Remembering Rutherford: Banker with Japanese ties key to Nissan decision
Remembering Rutherford, Daily News Journal, January 25, 2015, Greg Tucker In the early 1970s, Tennessee Gov. Ray Blanton initiated an effort that dramatically changed the environment, economy and demographics of Rutherford County. This six-year team project involved leadership at many levels. It finally succeeded thanks to a personal business relationship.…
Local man looks back on his place in history
Daily News Journal, January 17, 2015, Scott Broden SMYRNA – Martin Luther King Jr. completed his march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to speak with protection from National Army Guardsmen such as Dub Raborn. “That was the most intense time,” Raborn recalled. “There were a lot of spectators, and some…
Fosterville High School (Black) 1897-1947
FOSTERVILLE SCHOOL BLACK 1897-1947 was located on the east side of the U.S. 231 Highway between Christiana and Fosterville. It was on the first knob north of the Midland Road, just south of the present Faulk’s sawmill, and across from the home of the Fraziers and Braceys. The land was…
Harber’s History Lesson: Beesley church now provides diamond among historic sites
Harber’s History Lesson, Daily News Journal, January 17, 2015, Susan Harber Beesley Primitive Baptist Church is a sparkling diamond placed on the National Register of Historic Places in April 1999. The church and cemetery carry a rich history integral to the early Beesley settlers. The term “primitive” was strictly adhered to,…
Professors work to leave no man behind
Daily News Journal, January 17, 2015, Michelle Willard MURFREESBORO – When a soldier volunteers for the United States Armed Forces, the government makes one promise above all others, to leave no man behind. But that wasn’t the case in the the 19th century when more than 1,700 American soldiers died…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
January 13, 2015, WGNS Radio Truman visits with lifelong Rutherford County Historian Gregg 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…
Dilton School, 1898-1942
DILTON SCHOOL 1898-1942 was the relocation of the old OAKLAND ACADEMY to a site .3 of a mile east of the Dilton store on the north side of the Bradyville pike. On June 7, 1913, J. T. Bivins and wife Belle, D. M. Bivins and wife Myrtle, and W. C.…
McBride School, 1837-1910s
The McBRIDE SCHOOL between 1837 and 1851-1910’s was located west of Midland just over the Bedford County line. It was on the north side of the road about 1/2 mile east of the intersection with Longview Road. In 1837 Charles McBride bought a farm of 137 acres from Zephaniah Anglin…
Remembering Rutherford: Pumpkin Crockett recalls good life, people at county farm
Remembering Rutherford, Daily News Journal, January 10, 2015, Greg Tucker William “Pumpkin” Crockett was born and raised on the county farm. For him it was “heaven on earth.” Hoping to make the “poorhouse” a self-sustaining operation, Rutherford County in 1892 purchased approximately 175 acres of “good land” between the NC&StL…
History Break-Ector’s Texas Brigade-Stones River National Battlefield
January 6, 2015, Mike Browning, City of Murfreesboro (Tennessee) This living history video, captured on the 151st anniversary of the Battle of Stones River, presents two sides of the Battle of Stones River. Brig. Gen. Matthew D. Ector led an experienced Confederate unit under Maj. Gen. William H.T. Walker’s Division…
Murfreesboro Storytellers – January 2015 – Rhea Seddon and Hoot Gibson
Murfreesboro City Television, January 5, 2015 Host John Hood interviews astronauts Dr. Rhea Seddon and Robert “Hoot” Gibson about their lives at NASA and being a part of the space program.
History Break “Eufaula Light Artillery” – Stones River National Battlefield
Murfreesboro City Television, January 5, 2015 The Eufaula Alabama Light Artillery (CSA) was organized on February 26, 1862. Lieutenant W. A. McDuffie commanded the four guns of the Eufaula Light Artillery. This living history video, part of the Chickamauga Connections to the Battle of Stones River, includes a short report…
History Break “Lieutenant H.F. Nuckles Kentucky” – Stones River National Battlefield
Murfreesboro City Television, January 5, 2015 Stones River National Battlefield volunteer Mike Warfield reads a letter, written by Lieutenant H.F. Nuckles, 4th Kentucky (Orphan Brigade), February 9, 1863, more than a month after the Battle of Stones River. The letter notifies the family of fallen Confederate soldier, Henry Hall, killed…
VAUGHN: Brother Mathis finds perfect fit at Mt. Carmel Baptist
Ralph Vaughn, The Murfreesboro Post, January 15, 2015 Dr. F. Murray Mathis, a Southern Baptist minister, has spoken and prayed with small groups and even groups of thousands on many occasions. After all, his Christian ministry stretches over a half-century. Last year, he accepted a new challenge; one he believes…
Harber’s History Lesson: Vester Waldron contributed much to La Vergne
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, January 3, 2015 La Vergne has an enduring and rich history. The town was named for Francis Leonard de Roulhac de La Vergne, who was born in Limoges, France, in 1767. Upon arrival to America, he settled in northwestern Rutherford County in 1822 and made…
Flat Rock School (Black), 1878-1920s
FLAT ROCK BLACK 1878-1920’s was located about one mile east of Midland on the south side of Midland to U.S. 231 Highway. The site is shown on the 1878 Beers Map. Mr. Jim M. Williams, a school director and operator of the store at the Midland crossroads, provided the building.…
Job Shadow: Park ranger protects past from future
Helen Comer, Daily News Journal, December 31, 2014 MURFREESBORO – Shots rang out across fields and through forests outside of Murfreesboro from Dec. 31, 1862, and Jan. 2, 1863, during the Battle of Stones River. Every year, park rangers like Jim Lewis, 48, and visitors commemorate the Civil War battle this…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
December 30, 2014, WGNS Radio Truman visits with lifelong Rutherford County Historian Gregg 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…
Popular film stars, Dixie boosted ice cream sales
Remembering Rutherford, Daily News Journal, December 28, 2014, Gregg Tucker Popular film stars, Dixie boosted ice cream sales The Rutherford County Gas & Oil Co. announced in March 1922 that the firm was reincorporating under a new name — Consumers Supply Co. This new business entity had “in course of…
Campground School, 1878-1895
CAMPGROUND SCHOOL 1878-1895 was located at the southeast intersection of the Midland-Shelbyville Road and the Campground Road. Its site is marked on the 1878 Beers Map. The one-room building was built on the east of the church grounds and faced the church rather than the Midland Road. A teacher was…