The Jordan-Ewing-Nelson-McElroy home
September/October 2019, Froe Chips Researched and written by Barry Lamb It is a common occurrence during times of war that a wounded soldier feels a special bond for a nurse who is taking care of them. The intense anxieties of battle and one’s own welfare while in the army, coupled…
Haynes School (Black), 1909-1946
HAYNES SCHOOL BLACK 1909-1946 was on the north side of Shores Road and about two and one-half miles west of Beasley Road. It was on a lane that at one time led to the house and cemetery of the Blackman plantation. On August 28, 1909, Charles Haynes and wife Caroline…
Poplar Grove Academy, 1852
POPLAR GROVE ACADEMY 1852 was “on the turnpike road leading from Nashville to Jefferson, three miles west of the latter place, on Stewart’s Creek, Rutherford County, Tennessee.” The school was one mile north of the Smyrna depot and one mile east of the Nashville and Chattanoogarailway. It was across the…
McFadden School, 1939-1972
McFADDEN SCHOOL 1939-fl. 1972 was erected on the same site as the previous two schools. This building was erected along the same architectural plans as its predecessor but with improvements. There were sixteen classrooms, four of which were made from the space in the basement formerly occupied by the NYA…
Walnut Grove Academy, 1830-1900
WALNUT GROVE ACADEMY c1830-c1900 was located on the Jefferson Pike near its intersection with the present Sam Davis Highway. It was near the site of the present Stones River Baptist Church (ed. note: the intersection of Nissan Blvd. and Jefferson Pike, across from Gil’s Ace Hardware). The school is shown…
City Cafe: A Historic Meat & Three
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…
Fletcher’s Schoolhouse
FLETCHER’S SCHOOLHOUSE prior to Civil War was probably located some one hundred yards north of the James Franklin Fletcher plantation house which stood on the north side of the Bradyville Pike just outside of Murfreesboro. The location of the farm is shown on the 1878 Beers Map as being about…
Rockvale Alum Still Going Strong at 94-Years-Old
October 2, 2019, The Rutherford Source, Keith Ryan Cartwright The Hayes family has been in Rockvale for more than a century. Frank Hayes is a purple heart recipient, served in World War II under Gen. George S. Patton and is the oldest known Rockvale graduate still alive. Friday, Sept 13,…
Nine new members appointed to Murfreesboro Bank Council
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:
Powell’s Chapel School, 1878-1926
Powell’s Chapel School, 1878-1926 was located about halfway between Walter Hill and Jefferson, about two miles north of the Jefferson turnpike, and about fifty yards from Powell’s Chapel Road. The road today is known as Powell’s Chapel Road. Both the Baptist Church and schoolhouse are shown on the 1878 Beers…
Eaton College for Women, 1853 – ?
EATON COLLEGE FOR WOMEN 1853- or TENNESSEE BAPTIST FEMALE INSTITUTE 1854-Civil War was in Murfreesboro on two acres of land bought from Dr. James Maney on September 13, 1869, by Trustees James M. Haynes, John W. Hall, and M. Ransom. The school was between High and Maney Avenues and bordered…
The Egles Family of Donut Country
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…
Hickory Grove School (Black) 1925-1955
Hickory Grove School (black) 1925-1955 was off the west side of Hickory Grove Road which runs north off Jefferson Pike. The first building was torn down around 1925. The second schoolhouse was a one-room frame building with a door and steps at the front. A kitchen was added later to…
The History of the City Cafe
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…
Rocky Fork School (black), 1878-1945
ROCKY FORK SCHOOL BLACK 1878-1945 was on the present Del Thomas Road. The school was on the first hill to the south after the bridge. On August 26, 1878, J.T. Neal and wife sold land to colored Trustees Claiborne Coleman, Gene Sneed, Percy Davis, Allen Ridley, and William Paschal for…
East End Grammar School, 1921-1929
EAST END GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1921 – January, 1929 was housed in the old MOONEY School Building on the south side of East Main Street in Murfreesboro. On March 23, 1920, J. H. Reed and wife Sarah H. had sold to the county the MOONEY SCHOOL property which the Rutherford County…
Douglas School, (Bradyville) 1878-1920
DOUGLAS SCHOOL fl. 1878-c 1920 was on the north side of the Bradyville Pike just east of its intersection with McKnight Road. The site is on the Beers Map of 1878. James Douglas gave the land and the building for the school. The frame building was weatherboarded and painted white.…
323 North Walnut Street
September 22, 2019, Rutherford County Historical Society The office building at 323 North Walnut Street was built in 1971 and contains approximately 9,434 feet of office space. Businesses over the decades include Dr. Bryan Bell, The Neighborhood Youth Corps, Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency, Homestead Realty, Properties Unlimited and many, many…
Murfreesboro Man Gets ‘Key To The City’
September 19, 2019, WGNS Radio (MURFREESBORO) When the Murfreesboro City Council met on Thursday (9/19/2019) night, Mayor Shane McFarland awarded a local resident the key to the city, honoring him for over 30 years of volunteer service. Mayor McFarland noted, “John Verge loves Murfreesboro and its people. He has been ringing…
Sylvester Chambers, Master Clock Maker
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…