O’Reilly Auto Parts Distribution Center Land to become Stones River Battlefield Land
February 27, 2019, WGNS Radio The Tennessee Historical Commission and Tennessee Wars Commission announced the purchase of more battlefield land in Murfreesboro. The plot of land that was purchased by O’Reilly Auto Parts to build a distribution center will become part of the Stones River Battlefield. The purchase is moving…
Silver Hill School, 1887-1924
SILVER HILL SCHOOL fl. before 1887-1924 or 1925 was located about ten miles from Murfreesboro on the east side of the old Lebanon Highway, not far from the Wilson County line. On February 10, 1887, Drury Hall and wifeMartha deeded three-fourths acre of land and a donation of ten dollars…
Grant Acquires 42-Acres of Stones River Battle Land
February 26, 2019, WGNS Radio (MURFREESBORO) A grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission is enabling Stones River National Battlefield to acquire the 42-acres of battle land that once housed General Electric and Cummings Signs. $1,827,502 has been awarded for the acquisition of 42 acres of the Stones River Battlefield, formerly…
Smyrna High was a Fundamental and Innate School Established on Solid Ground
Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal, February 25, 2019 In part 2 of the collective history on Smyrna High, we will continue a journey into the tapestry of life within one exceptional school in our county, as we touch on the bare highlights of a longstanding legacy. Please click here…
Cub Scout Pack 337, 1972
More Gateway development may erase a piece of Murfreesboro Civil War history
Scott Broden, The Daily News Journal, February 20, 2019 A future development in Murfreesboro’s Gateway area may replace earth mounds that were part of Fortress Rosecrans during the Civil War. “Fortress Rosecrans was a 200-acre fort that was constructed to serve as a supply depot for the Union following the…
1913 Middle Tennessee State Normal School Baseball Team
Matt Ward, The Daily News Journal, January 14, 2007 A little history about Murfreesboro’s Mooney School, once located on East Main Street.
Madelyn Scales Harris
RCHS Monthly Meeting, February 18, 2019 Our monthly meeting featured Murfreesboro City Council Member Madelyn Scales Harris. Madelyn has a phenomenal story to share – a story of laughter, a story of love and a story of family service to our community.
Black History Month, The Benevolent Cemetery
Murfreesboro City TV Channel 3, February 15, 2019 A historic site once forgotten in Murfreesboro is soon to get a new life. The Benevolent Cemetery located off Church Street was covered in brush and broken headstones. Hundreds are buried there including members of the famed Buffalo Soldiers, a black cavalry…
Clarissa of Jefferson, a Black Woman’s Fight for Freedom
RCHS Publication 17, Spring 1981 Clarissa’s legal fight for her freedom started in April of 1805 and was to last for at least two years. On April 2, 1805, the court ordered William Edwards to give bond to permit Clarissa to appear at the next court when she was to…
Robert Weakly of Old Jefferson
RCHS Publication 17, Spring 1981 Publication number 17 contains an article on the town of Jefferson while it was the county court seat, 1803-1811. Robert Weakley was one of the founders of Jefferson and a portrait of him is a part of our cover. Some of Robert Weakley’s descendants still…
Smyrna High ‘Rock’ School holds Untold Memories
The Daily News Journal, Susan Harber, February 11, 2019 A generation of history within the walls of the Old Rock School in one article is unfeasible to behold. Thus, we will touch on bare highlights of a Smyrna school that originated some of the sharpest and most keen business minds…
The new Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Station 4
Murfreesboro City Channel 3, February 8, 2019 Thank you Michael Linn White of Murfreesboro City Channel 3 for a wonderful piece including the fully restored, steam-power pumper.
Black History Month – Women of Murfreesboro
February 8, 2019, Murfreesboro City Channel 3 Have you heard the story of Ann Bradford Stokes? Do you know about Lutie Lytle’s contributions to the legal world? Both women were from Murfreesboro and had an impact in the world of medicine and the legal profession. Find out their stories as…
Photos from the Alvin C. York Medical Center Collection – American Legion Post 16 Baseball Team
Alvin C. York Hospital Collection, February 7, 2019 The Rutherford County Historical Society acquired thousands of photos from the Alvin C. York Veterans Hospital in December, 2018. Can you ID the boys in this pic? Please send your answers to [email protected].
Adventures In Murphry’s Burrow, featuring
Murfreesboro City TV Channel 3, February 6, 2019 Murph is an inquisitive rabbit that interviews guests that come visit his burrow. He also visits unique and interesting people and places in the city. This month, Murph visited RCHS President Walter White and Rutherford County Historian Greg Tucker at the historic…
Cedar Grove School, 1882-1911
CEDAR GROVE SCHOOL 1882-1911 was known as School No. 6 in District 24. It was located on the west side of Cedar Grove Road just before the Cedar Grove Methodist Church which is shown on the 1878 Beers Map. It was in the field east of the present home of…
Black History Month-Women of Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro City Channel 3, February 6, 2019 The Murfreesboro Union provided news to African Americans in the early and mid-20th century. Copies of the newspapers are scarce as only a handful are known to exist. The Rutherford County Archives is in search of copies to add to their collection. Please…
La Vergne Preparatory School, 1890’s-1900
LA VERGNE PREPARATORY SCHOOL early 1890’s-Nov. 1, 1900 was behind what was later called the “Rock Store” which now houses the Glass Contractors of Tennessee. It was on the northeast side of the present Waldron Road, just south of the railway overpass, and across from the LA VERGNE ACADEMY. The…
Photos from the Alvin C. York Medical Center Collection – Help us ID this person
Alvin C. York Hospital Collection, February 6, 2019 The Rutherford County Historical Society acquired thousands of photos from the Alvin C. York Veterans Hospital in December, 2018. Can you ID the person in this pic? Please send your answers to [email protected].