Allen Chapel AME Church: ‘Legacy of Service’
Nancy De Gennaro, Daily News Journal, July 24, 2015 MURFREESBORO — On Sunday, Allen Chapel AME Church will celebrate 155 years as a congregation, and News Channel 5 meteorologist Lelan Statom will serve as keynote speaker for the event. “We’re celebrating a ‘Legacy of Service’ by serving others. To have…
Chicago Board of Trade Artillery Demo, July 18, 2015
The Stones River National Battlefield hosted a six-gun artillery encampment the weekend of July 18 and 19. Please click on the photo below and enjoy the pics from this well-attended event.
Keeble deserves documentary of his story
State Representative Mike Sparks, Daily News Journal, July 19, 2015 Did you know that the first African-American Tennessee legislator was from Rutherford County? Many may not be aware of the name Sampson Keeble. In m y opinion, Keeble was a significant trailblazer who paved the way for African-Americans in politics…
Interactive map documents emancipation of slaves
Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, July 18, 2015 MURFREESBORO – Over the past few years, the Tennessee State Library and Archives has developed an interactive map for researchers to use in their explorations of the Civil War. The map has become even more detailed thanks to the efforts of Zada…
Harber: Sam Davis remains most admired for his courage
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, July 17, 2015 In the historical annals of Smyrna, there is no other name more prevalent for all ages than Sam Davis. He is the most admired and revered individual in the past 150 years and remains at the forefront of our local antiquity to…
City Council to discuss takeover of Historic Bradley Academy
The Murfreesboro Post, July 29, 2015 The City Council is set to consider a memorandum of understanding Thursday with the Bradley Academy Historical Association transferring operation and management of the historical building to city government. This story has been updated. To view the original version, please click here. The City…
Remembering Rutherford: Forrest was postwar activist for black civil rights
Greg Tucker, Daily News Journal, July 13, 2015 Retired Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest was an outspoken advocate for the civil rights of the freedmen in postwar Tennessee. This advocacy and his popularity with the Memphis black community were resented by some of his white contemporaries who spread false rumors…
History in tune: Macon Music starts second year
Brian Wilson, Daily News Journal, July 7, 2015 “We wanted people to know this isn’t just music in July,” Oneal said. “This is music that lives on all year long.” Musicians set to perform at Uncle Dave Macon Days stopped by Hobgood to perform for the students on Monday. They…
Murfreesboro Storytellers – Cannonsburgh & Uncle Dave Macon Days
Murfreesboro City Television, July 6, 2015 Host John Hood tours Cannonsburgh Village, a popular tourist attraction in Murfreesboro. Hood also finds out more about Uncle Dave Macon Days, one of the largest events held in Murfreesboro.
Harber’s History Lesson: Mother’s essay brings memories of Old Jefferson
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, July 5, 2015 My mother, Judith, was always a good writer, and I felt she could have made a career in this endeavor. While visiting her on a recent weekend, we filtered through some historical papers she had at hand. In the mix was an…
New Book Chronicles Uncle Dave Macon’s Life
Dan Whittle, the Murfreesboro Post, July 5, 2015 History echoes here loud and clear — “Let ‘er go boys” — due to the Uncle Dave Macon Days that annually brings thousands of fans to the geographical and musical heart of Tennessee. Thanks to Uncle Dave, notable musical history also lives…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
January 27, 2015, WGNS Radio Truman visits with City Cafe owners Tammy Greer and Teresa Kellogg. Bart Walker and the staff of Rutherford County’s WGNS Radio (1450AM, 101.9FM) have been supporters of our local history for a long, long time. Please click the WGNS icon and enjoy former Rutherford County…
Monument will honor Confederates killed in Forrest raid
Scott Broden, Daily News Journal, June 29, 2015 MURFREESBORO – A Sons of Confederate Veterans monument to honor 26 killed cavalrymen with a Nathan Bedford Forrest-led raid will be erected where they’re buried at Old City Cemetery. “It’s going to mark graves that were previously unmarked,” Rutherford County Historian Greg…
Around Rutherford: At home with Uncle Dave Macon
Nancy De Gennaro, Daily News Journal, June 29, 2015 KITTRELL COMMUNITY — Probably the most famous person to reside in the Kittrell Community is the late Grand Ole Opry star Uncle Dave Macon. During the second weekend of each July, Uncle Dave Macon Days Old-Time Music Festival honors the memory…
Remembering Rutherford: Memorial to honor casualties of Forrest’s local raid
Greg Tucker, Daily News Journal, June 28, 2015 Twenty-six died to save a hundred. The Texas Rangers and the Georgia Cavalry made the sacrifice. It was July 13, 1862. After surprising victories at Forts Henry and Donelson on the lower Cumberland River in early 1862, the federal army took control…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
June 25, 2015, WGNS Radio Today Truman visits with Rutherford County historian Greg Tucker. Bart Walker and the staff of Rutherford County’s WGNS Radio (1450AM, 101.9FM) have been supporters of our local history for a long, long time. Please click the WGNS icon and enjoy former Rutherford County Truman Jones…
Harber’s History Lesson: Ridley won two medals for World War I service
Few realize we have a highly decorated World War I veteran in our historical past. James Allison Ridley, first lieutenant (Infantry), received the Distinguished Service Cross for his outstanding action during the heat of battle in the 11 3 th Machine Gun Battalion, 30 th Division, American Expeditionary Force in…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
June 16, 2015, WGNS Radio Today Truman visits with Rutherford County historian Greg Tucker. Bart Walker and the staff of Rutherford County’s WGNS Radio (1450AM, 101.9FM) have been supporters of our local history for a long, long time. Please click the WGNS icon and enjoy former Rutherford County Truman Jones…
Remembering Rutherford: Sam Ridley ouster verdict changed little in Smyrna
Greg Tucker, Daily News Journal, June 14, 2015 OUSTER—a putting out, ejection or removal from possession or enjoyment of an estate, franchise or office. See Black’s Law Dictionary (4 th ed. 1968), page 1253. Sam Ridley in 1980 was believed to be the longest serving city official in Tennessee. He…
Smyrna Celebration – Centennial marks Past and Future
Daily News Journal, Brian Wilson , June 14, 2015 SMYRNA — A six-month celebration of Smyrna’s past 100 years kicked off Friday in a historic neighborhood where town leaders have focused improvements and redevelopment. The centennial event at the Simply Smyrna celebration was geared to recognize the town’s history and consider…