Harber’s History Lesson: Rucker provided much service in city’s early years
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, June 7, 2015 When I research William Reade Rucker, the term ‘honorable’ always comes to mind. At age 30, William was mayor of Murfreesboro from 1822 to 1823 in an exciting day when our town was state capital of Tennessee; and all was moving along…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
June 2, 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…
Fosterville once thrived with turnpike, railroad
May 30, 2015, Susan Harber, Daily News Journal Fosterville, also known as Jordan’s Valley, brims with 182 years of a long, deep history; yet we will glimpse into the earliest days of the community and explore the tragedy and triumph. The community is in the southernmost section of Rutherford County…
Harber’s History Lesson: Fosterville once thrives with turnpike and railroad
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, Sunday, May 31, 2015 Fosterville, also known as Jordan’s Valley, brims with 182 years of a long, deep history; yet we will glimpse into the earliest days of the community and explore the tragedy and triumph. The community is in the southernmost section of Rutherford…
Milton School, 1934-1956
MILTON SCHOOL 1934-1956 was located on the north east corner of the intersection of State 96 and the North Milton Road. It was on the same property as had been the MILTON SEMINARY. The red brick building was built for both elementary and secondary grades but was never used as…
General guest speaker at ceremony
Nancy De Genarro, Daily News Journal, May 25, 2015 MURFREESBORO – Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Huber was guest speaker at the Memorial Day service held Sunday at Stones River National Cemetery. “I’m here today to speak on behalf of all our armed forces: past, present and those in the future. And to…
Stones River National Battlefield getting bigger
Nancy De Gennaro, Daily News Journal, May 24, 2015 MURFREESBORO – For more than 80 years, Murfreesboro residents have had a national park in their backyard. And it just got bigger. Recently the Civil War Trust purchased two tracts of land, approximately 2 acres total in size, which will help protect…
Remembering Rutherford: Ransom Legacy runs deep in Rutherford County
Daily News Journal, Greg Tucker, May 24, 2015 MURFREESBORO – The descendants of Benjamin and Sarah Ransom not only prompted geographic expansion of Rutherford County, they influenced the health, safety, business and industrial development, infrastructure and spirituality of the county and eventually reached into the heavens. Son of a Revolutionary officer,…
Remembering a Hero: A Fallen Marine
ruNancy De Gennaro, Daily News Journal, May 24, 2015 MURFREESBORO – Choking back tears, biting his upper lip, 8-year-old Christian Golczynski looks into the eyes of the Marine colonel who hands the boy the folded American flag that was draped over his father’s coffin. That moment of strength was captured…
T.G. Bond and his 1913 Ford
May, 16, 1926, The Nashville Banner You just never know what the volunteers of the Rutherford County Historical Society will come across!
Harber’s History Lesson: Sam Davis’ Brothers also suffered Losses
Daily News Journal, Susan Harber, May 17, 2015 Alfred and John Davis were brothers of local hero Sam Davis of Smyrna and forged their own lives within history. Charles Lewis Davis of Virginia wed first wife, Margaret Saunders, who died at age 36. Her children included Mary, Alfred, William, and…
Remembering Rutherford: Newspaper Evolved through multiple mergers
Greg Tucker, Daily News Journal, May 10, 2015 MURFREESBORO — The first edition of the Daily News Journal designated on the front page as “Vol. 1—No. 1”, was printed and distributed in Murfreesboro on Monday, March 2, 1931. (Page one articles in this first DNJ included “Sweet Potato Crop Will Be Plentiful”…
MTSU receives $80K from Historic Preservation Fund
Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, May 10, 2015 MURFREESBORO — Several programs at Middle Tennessee State University were awarded Historic Preservation Fund grants, which were announced Thursday by Gov. Bill Haslam and the T ennessee Historical Commission. “Protecting Tennessee’s historic places is critical to preserving our state’s heritage,” Haslam said in…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
May 5, 2015, WGNS Radio Truman visits with Rutherford County Historian Greg Tucker, live from the historic Rutherford County Square. 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
May 5, 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: Forrest overcame personal hardship to gain Civil War fame
Susan Harber, Daily news Journal, May 3, 2015 When I penned a story on Nathan Bedford Forrest’ incredible Murfreesboro raid in the Civil War, I pondered upon a new quest to know the personal man. His strong personality traits were the result of a hardscrabble childhood, followed by the enrichment…
Central Magnet School Exhibit is open till the end of the school year
(excerpts from the Daily News Journal, February 7, 2015, www.dnj.com/story/news/local/2015/02/07/central-magnet-seeks-connections/23061923/) Murfreesboro native and Central Middle School graduate Dr. Bren Martin of MTSU’s history department has collaborated with the faculty and staff of Central Magnet School to create an exhibit celebrating the history of the old Central High School and Central Middle…
Just over the hill to Gilsville! Gil’s Ace Hardware founded in 1975 celebrates 40th anniversary
Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, April 27, 2015 SMYRNA – Gil’s Ace Hardware will reach a milestone this week as it celebrates 40 years of business, owner Ginny Williams said. The Smyrna fixture will mark the occasion from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the store, located at 415 Nissan Drive…
Remembering Rutherford: Did Frank and Jesse James have a Rutherford hideout?
Gregg Tucker, Daily News Journal, April 26, 2015 One of entertainer Uncle Dave Macon’s seven sons wrote in 1940 that the “outlaw James brothers spent one summer hiding out near Kittrell,” a community in eastern Rutherford County. Esten Gray “Doad” Macon was the “quiet” Macon brother — relatively intellectual, early…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
April 27, 2015, WGNS Radio 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 and…