Reeves-Sain Drug Store, thanks for the Memories
Jason Reynolds, The Murfreesboro Post, December 11, 2018 No one knows quite how long the Walking Eagles breakfast club has been meeting, but all agree it has been 20 years or so. Now, the club that was based at Reeves-Sain is meeting at Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits on Memorial…
Bethel School, 1886-1970
BETHEL SCHOOL -1886 was in District 9, two or three hundred yards southeast of Bethel Church which was established in 1827 by Ebiezer McGowan. It is assumed that McGowan gave the land. The school was on the east side of Sulphur Springs Road in the Bethel community. The Methodist Church…
Central High School Photos Saved
The pics from Central High School have been ‘rescued’ from the recently closed Reeves-Sain Drug Store!!! Much appreciation to the management (former) of Reeves-Sain and Dr. John Ash of Murfreesboro’s Central Magnet School.
Exploring the Sam Davis Home (WKRN TV)
Historical letters from German soldier enlightening
Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal, December 3, 2018 German immigrant Private Daniel Miller held Federal guard duty on Fortress Rosecrans for a year and a half (Oct. 1863-April 1864) following the Stones River battle. With incredible detective work by Dr. Homer and Mable Pittard, a startling discovery was made…
2018 Christmas Open House was an unqualified success!
Ransom School House, December 1, 2018 The 2018 Rutherford County Historical Society Christmas Open House saw more then 200 visitors Saturday night!
A rainy, rainy tour of Old Jefferson
Old Jefferson, Near Smyrna, Tennessee, December 1, 2018 Yes, it rained and rained, still, Toby Francis led a tour of ‘Old Jefferson’. BTW, ‘Old Jefferson’ was the county seat of Rutherford County from 1803 till 1811.
APTA Marker Unveiled Noon, Dec. 10, 2018
December 1, 2018, WGNS Radio MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Chapter of The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities is planning to mark a 126-year-old structure in Downtown Murfreesboro. The new marker is scheduled to be unveiled at 305 N Highland Avenue on Monday, December 10th at noon. The APTA…
35th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes
December 1, 2018, WGNS Radio. (MURFREESBORO) From 4:00 to 8:00PM Saturday evening (12/1/2018) sprinkles along with temps in the low 60s brought huge crowds to the opening hours of the 35th ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES. In addition to the tour, Oaklands Mansion hosted a Holiday Marketplace in Maney Hall.…
Vice President Bush visits MTSU
Vice President George H.W. Bush visited Middle Tennessee State University, August 29, 1988, prior to defeating Michael Dukakis in the 1988 presidential election.
Twelve Corners School, 1860-1937
TWELVE CORNERS SCHOOL 1860’s-1937 was located at the intersection of the Twelve Corners Road and the Bradley Creek Road. The church, called Bradley’s Creek Church, the graveyard, and later the school occupied thethree corners of the intersection. The church is on the 1878 Beers Map. During the Civil War, the…
2009 Awards Banquet
Screen Art was once located on West Vine Street
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.