History in Bronze: Statues help immortalize Blue Raiders legends John Stanford, Reese Smith Jr.
Will Borthick, Daily News journal, March 25, 2015 MURFREESBORO — Perfect spring weather and a crowd of more than 300 people were on hand for a historic afternoon at MTSU Tuesday. The first two statues on the school’s campus were unveiled prior to the Blue Raiders’ baseball game against defending…
Utopia School, 1880’s – 1890’s
UTOPIA SCHOOL 1880’s and 1890’s was on the south side of Walnut Grove Road about 1/4 mile east of its intersection with the Midland Road. It was known as the Jim McCord or Bob Everett place. The school was a one-room building. A large cherry tree grew in front. The…
Remembering Rutherford: Once prosperous area now recalled as ‘slum’
Greg Tucker, Daily News Journal, March 22, 2015 William T. Christy served several terms as a city alderman in the mid-1800s. S.B. Christy was a founder of both the First Methodist and St. Mark’s United Methodist Churches in Murfreesboro. Addie Collins Christy was instrumental in establishing the first Catholic congregation…
‘Show and Tell’, March 16, 2015
The Rutherford County Historical Society hosted this year’s annual ‘Show and Tell’ at the Carriage Lane Bed & Breakfast, located at 337 East Burton Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. More than three-dozen attendees were entertained with items and stories ranging from a football helmet from the legendary 1938 Central High football team…
Harber’s History Lessons: Elmwood provided hospital for Civil War wounded
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, March 15, 2015 Elmwood, also known as “Rose Hill,” is a Greek Revival treasure built in 1815 and retains standing dominance of five family generations working the land. The Hord farm, with nine existing acres, on Old Nashville Highway was designated on the National Register…
Around Rutherford: Living in Leanna
Brian Wilson, The Daily News Journal, March 15, 2015 LEANNA – Few people will argue about about the size of Leanna. But where this tiny community northwest of Murfreesboro actually lies is another question entirely. “We’re not even sure where Leanna stops and starts, to be honest,” said Will Jordan,…
Eagleville site dates back 5,000 years
Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, March 13, 2015 MURFREESBORO — Before the ancient Britons built Stonehenge and writing was first introduced in the Middle East, a small group of Native Americans had established a temporary camp in Eagleville. The remains of that camp were uncovered last summer by MTSU professor…
History Break “Stones River Walking Tour” – Stones River National Battlefield
Murfreesboro City Television, March 11, 2015
Stones River Walking Tour
Murfreesboro City Television, March 11, 2015
History Break “Union Artillery Demonstration” – Stones River National Battlefield
Murfreesboro City Television, March 11, 2015
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
March 10, 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
March 10, 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…
Demos’ Celebrates 25 Years
‘Regular-dressed folks’ said target market for eatery Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, March 8, 2015 MURFREESBORO — When Demos’ Restaurant opened Dec. 12, 1989, it wasn’t an instant success. “We do more customers in a day now than we did in a week then,” said Peter Demos, president of Demos’…
Remembering Rutherford: Confederates routed in Third Battle of Murfreesboro
Daily News Journal, Greg Tucker, March 7, 2015 Tactical misinformation (“bad intelligence”) was a factor in an embarrassing 1864 defeat for Nathan Bedford Forrest in Rutherford County. In contrast, his Union rival obtained valuable information on the Confederate battle strategy from a local “loyalist.” After the disastrous defeat at the…
Women who changed local history
Daily News Journal, Nancy De Gennaro, March 6, 2015 Many of the historical sites traditionally associated with men have strong ties to women, too, van Zelm said. Three key areas are typically associated with women in Rutherford County: education, preservation and community service, she said. Preservation “The Rutherford County Courthouse…
Murfreesboro Storytellers – March 2015 – Oaklands
Murfreesboro City Television, March 2, 2015 Host John Hood visits Oaklands to find out more about its rich history as well as tour the “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” exhibit.
Harber’s History Lesson: Cherry Shade provided Civil War landmark
Daily News Journal, Susan Harber, March 1, 2015 Cherry Shade personifies an era of both grandeur and personal suffering. The stately home on 308 acres was built in 1833 by John Hill with a land grant from his father, Thomas Hill. John’s grandfather Green Hill of North Carolina was a…
Teddy Bear Tea at Sam Davis Home March 14
The Murfreesboro Post, March 1, 2015 The Sam Davis Home is now taking reservations for Teddy Bear Tea and Young Ladies Tea, set to take place March 2015. The Sam Davis Home is now taking reservations for Teddy Bear Tea and Young Ladies Tea, set to take place March 2015.…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
February 26, 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…
History Break “Nathan Bedford Forrest” – Stones River National Battlefield
Murfreesboro City Television, February 25, 2015 n July 13, 1862, in what is known as the first Battle of Murfreesboro, Nathan Bedford Forrest and his raiders’ (Texas and Georgia Rangers) defeated Union units (9th Michigan Infantry & 3rd Minnesota) camped at Oaklands and at the Courthouse in Murfreesboro.