Joe B. Jackson Pkwy. Bridge Construction
Murfreesboro City Television, January 31, 2014 Information regarding the installation of I beams at the bridge construction connecting the old County Farm Road and Joe B. Jackson Pkwy.
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A Driving tour of Place Names in Rutherford County
Usher in Christmas with Oaklands
The Murfreesboro Post, December 7, 2013 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Usher in the holiday season with an enchanting tour of historic homes and landmarks. The 30th annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes is slated for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. and will comprise tours of various home…
Sam Davis to be remembered
The Murfreesboro Post, November 21, 2013 SMYRNA, Tenn. –- “Sam Davis, a Hero Remembered” will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the capture, trial and execution of Sam Davis beginning Friday, Nov. 22, at his historic home. The commemoration will last through Sunday, Nov. 24. Events begin with a bus ride to…
Crews battle Stones River Battlefield grass fire
Marie Kemph, The Murfreesboro Post, November 20, 2013 Firefighters contain blaze likely caused by cigarette MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Firefighters spent more than two hours Wednesday at Stones River National Battlefield battling a large grass fire that was likely caused by a lit cigarette, according to officials. “The fire could possibly…
Autumn in the Oaks Educational Field Day at Oaklands
Oaklands Mansion, November 10, 2013 Living History and hands-on educational field day presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum. For more information visit Oaklands Historic House Museum on Facebook or www.oaklandsmuseum.org.
Scales, Walkup will be missed
Dan Whittle, The Murfreesboro Post, October 20, 2013 Two women at the bookends of Rutherford County have left long-lasting foot prints that younger generations would do well to follow as role models into the future. Murfreesboro’s Mary Scales and Smyrna resident Katherine Walkup, both of who died the first week…
Ghostly encounters: Lt. Col. Julius Garesche
Dan Whittle, The Murfreesboro Post, October 14, 2013 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — There are numerous paranormal events reported at Stones River National Battlefield each years, but the Headless Horseman tops the list of inquiries at the park and cemetery. “Garesche is the ‘star’ among all our reported sightings,” veteran park employee Bill…
Oaklands to celebrate fall harvest
The Murfreesboro Post MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Residents are invited to celebrate the fall harvest on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m. in Maney Hall at the Oaklands Historic House Museum with a hearty Southern supper inspired by the 1860s. During supper, guests will be treated to mourning tours of the mansion.…
Learn about your ancestors at free workshop
The Murfreesboro Post, September 21, 2013 The Linebaugh Public Library has joined with the Col. Hardy Murfree and Stones River chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution to sponsor a free workshop for anyone interested in researching their ancestors. Merry Anne Pierson, the state lineage research chair of the…
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A Driving tour of Place Names in Rutherford County
Usher in Christmas with Oaklands
The Murfreesboro Post, December 7, 2013 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Usher in the holiday season with an enchanting tour of historic homes and landmarks. The 30th annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes is slated for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. and will comprise tours of various home…
Sam Davis to be remembered
The Murfreesboro Post, November 21, 2013 SMYRNA, Tenn. –- “Sam Davis, a Hero Remembered” will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the capture, trial and execution of Sam Davis beginning Friday, Nov. 22, at his historic home. The commemoration will last through Sunday, Nov. 24. Events begin with a bus ride to…
Crews battle Stones River Battlefield grass fire
Marie Kemph, The Murfreesboro Post, November 20, 2013 Firefighters contain blaze likely caused by cigarette MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Firefighters spent more than two hours Wednesday at Stones River National Battlefield battling a large grass fire that was likely caused by a lit cigarette, according to officials. “The fire could possibly…
Autumn in the Oaks Educational Field Day at Oaklands
Oaklands Mansion, November 10, 2013 Living History and hands-on educational field day presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum. For more information visit Oaklands Historic House Museum on Facebook or www.oaklandsmuseum.org.
Scales, Walkup will be missed
Dan Whittle, The Murfreesboro Post, October 20, 2013 Two women at the bookends of Rutherford County have left long-lasting foot prints that younger generations would do well to follow as role models into the future. Murfreesboro’s Mary Scales and Smyrna resident Katherine Walkup, both of who died the first week…
Ghostly encounters: Lt. Col. Julius Garesche
Dan Whittle, The Murfreesboro Post, October 14, 2013 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — There are numerous paranormal events reported at Stones River National Battlefield each years, but the Headless Horseman tops the list of inquiries at the park and cemetery. “Garesche is the ‘star’ among all our reported sightings,” veteran park employee Bill…
Oaklands to celebrate fall harvest
The Murfreesboro Post MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Residents are invited to celebrate the fall harvest on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m. in Maney Hall at the Oaklands Historic House Museum with a hearty Southern supper inspired by the 1860s. During supper, guests will be treated to mourning tours of the mansion.…
Learn about your ancestors at free workshop
The Murfreesboro Post, September 21, 2013 The Linebaugh Public Library has joined with the Col. Hardy Murfree and Stones River chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution to sponsor a free workshop for anyone interested in researching their ancestors. Merry Anne Pierson, the state lineage research chair of the…