October 10, 2019, The Daily News Journal, Scott Broden A bulldozer pushed hidden tombstones into a large pile of debris during construction of two gun businesses last week. “I was very disturbed about that,” said cemetery preservationist Allen Gooch said. “I view any burial ground as being sacred ground, and…
October 3, 2019, Blaine Little, The Murfreesboro Pulse Even if for those new to Murfreesboro, it’s hard to imagine anyone wouldn’t discover the City Cafe. The century-old diner, a historic landmark just off the Square, is a local staple. The food is good, but so is the company. There are…
As seen in The Murfreesboro Morning Press, April 23, 1983 Don’t you just love OUR local history? The Murfreesboro Morning Press was published by from 1978 till 1983. published and edited by Donald Keith, Mike West and Jim Leonhirth. The following is the full article:
August 9, 1987, The Daily News Journal , Sherry Billingsly “The water isn’t as clear as it used to be” Living in Murfreesboro makes Rick Egles feel kinda like a fish on dry land. After all, Egles worked 13 years as an officer for the Florida Marine Patrol before moving…
From www.citycafemboro.com: City Cafe was opened on February 10, 1900 by Henry & Dorsey Cantrell. It was originally located at 11 south side public square. Did you know? It is the oldest restaurant in Tennessee that is still in operation and, is known all over Rutherford County as the best…
Monday, September 16, 2019, Rutherford County Archive Sylvester Chambers has been a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors since (1985). Sylvester has a broad range of experience in collecting, building and repairing mechanical clocks of all makes, especially antique clocks. He has been repairing clocks for…
September 16, 2019, Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal Carl Bernard Tipton (1923-1989), a self-taught prodigy on banjo and mandolin, was a longstanding resident of Rutherford County. His love and devotion for gospel and bluegrass music spanned an active 50-year career. I met Carl after a performance at a festival…
September 5, 2019, Nancy DeGennaro, The Daily News Journal “Bridge Over Broad” was christened Blue Raider Bridge in a special ceremony Thursday that welcomed local, state and Middle Tennessee State University dignitaries. Blue Raider Bridge, the name chosen as a nod to MTSU’s Blue Raider mascot, is representative of the…
September 1, 2019, A Series by Barry Lamb Carney, Legrand Hargis was born on January 1, 1808 in Person County, North Carolina to William and Mary Hargis Carney, who came to Rutherford County from Person County before 1809. He was married to Catherine Wells Lytle, daughter of Captain William Lytle…
August 29, 1956, The Daily News Journal The Law Goes to School Shown at the FBI police training school here this week are, from Left, front row: Desk Sgt. Doyle O’Brien, Desk Sgt. Joe Cook, Lt. Ralph Vance, Capt. Claude Vance, Chief N.W. Powers of the City Police; Special FBI…