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Murfreesboro Founding Time Line
Greg Tucker, Rutherford County Historical Society The decision to locate the new Rutherford County seat of government near Murfree’s Spring was voted by a four to three margin in the spring of 1812. The exact date of the founding of Murfreesboro, however, could fall on any one of several significant…
Absalon Scales House for sale (1974)
The Daily News Journal, July 21, 1974 You never know what you’ll come across at the Rutherford County Historical Society.
Knox Ridley served as dynamic Smyrna leader
Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal, November 19, 2018 Knox Ridley and his twin brother, Sam, served Smyrna as progressive mayors over a 50-year time frame. Knox Ridley, an exceptional man, was a member of the dynasty that molded Smyrna into the progressive city we have today. Knox was our…
Florence Hill Academy, (Florence), 1887-1903
FLORENCE HILL ACADEMY 1887-1903 was located one mile south of Fosterville on the east side of the Bell Buckle road. Gran Gilmore and wife sold two acres of their land and signed a deed for the school on September 30, 1887. Trustees were F. B. Williams, P. R. Miller, J.…
Debbie Watts as Sarah Childress Polk
Carriage Lane reception House, November 10, 2018 Debbie Watts recently retired from Metro (Nashville) School System, combining her love of history and her extraordinary communication skills.
May 21, 1908 Goldstein’s ad
May 21, 1908, ‘The News Banner’, Murfreesboro, Tennessee The ‘News Banner’ was in business in Murfreesboro from 1899-1931. The News Banner was formed when The Murfreesboro News and the Independent Banner merged in 1899.
Smith, Cason and Kittrell Dry Goods Store
The Daily News Journal, November 9, 1906 Smith, Cason & Kittrell Dry Goods Store was located on the north side of the the Public Square, present day location of the former Judicial Center.
‘The flag meant a lot’, WWI collection honors memory of veteran
The Daily News Journal, Nancy DeGennaro, November 11, 2018 Rummaging through the family attic proved memorable when 90-year-old Mary Baughman ran across World War I memorabilia of her father-in-law, Kenneth R. Baughman. “I’ve spent a lot of time in the attic. I like history, and I especially like family history,”…
2018 Awards Banquet
Carriage Lane Reception House, Saturday, November 10, 2018 Each year the president of the RCHS is tasked with selecting only five volunteers for recognition. I use the word ‘tasked’ because choosing ONLY five volunteers is a tough, tough task. This year’s recipients were: Award of Appreciation – Russell & Vicki…