Hench’s College (Bradyville), 1878
HENCH’S COLLEGE 1878 was on the farm of W. H. Youree 1.5 miles south of the Bradyville Road and about one-half mile east of the Cripple Creek Road. The site of the farm and the name W. H. Youree are on the 1878 Beers Map. The subscription school was held…
Floraton School (Kittrell), 1980s-1912
FLORATON SCHOOL 1890’s-c 1912 was located on the west side of Rock Hill Road, later called Kittrell Road, between the Bradyville and Woodbury Roads. Locally the school was called “POSSUM TROT.” The school and community were named after Flora, the daughter of William Travis. Although the school was in operation…
The Story of the Circuit Rider
Gloria Christie, The Murfreesboro Post, January 25, 2014 From the beginning, religion has been an important ingredient in the lives of the people of Rutherford County. Most of these earliest settlers of Scotch-Irish decent were strong, determined folk who had been twice expatriated from Scotland then Ireland. Many were Huguenots…
Seed Tick School (Fosterville), Antebellum
SEED TICK before Civil War was located on the north side of Camp Ground Road about one-fourth mile west of its intersection with the Shelbyville Pike. It is on the Beers Map of 1878. The property was later owned by Bob Edwards and Tom Cook. The building was a one-room…
New book focuses on lost Civil War legend
Mike West, Murfreesboro Post, January 19, 2014 TULLAHOMA, TN – A new book explores “The Tullahoma Campaign,” a nearly forgotten episode of the Civil War. Edited by David E. Currey and Robert E. Hunt, the book features numerous photographs and articles written by several historians, including James Lewis, Vince Armstrong…
History of Smyrna Slave Revealed
Dan Whittle, the Murfreesboro Post, January 12, 2014 SMYRNA, TN: Historians around the globe know about Tennessean Sam Davis, the famous Confederate Coleman scout who chose death by a hangman’s noose rather than disclose identities of fellow Southern Civil War sympathizers. However, few know about “Uncle” Charlie Waldron, who was…
Former MTSU professor to hold Book Signing
The Murfreesboro Post, January 2, 2014 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Linebaugh Public Library will be hosting local author Reuben Kyle on Monday, Jan. 6, from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. Kyle will be selling and signing copies of his book, “From Nashborough to the Nobel Prize: The Buchanans of Tennessee,” which…
Let there be light
Gloria Christy, The Murfreesboro Post, January 1, 2014 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For thousands of years, people have been fascinated by electricity. It wasn’t until the 18th century with the famous kite experiment by Benjamin Franklin in 1752 did the path to the everyday use of electricity begin to take shape. Through…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
December 31, 2013, 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
December 27, 2013, WGNS Radio Discussion Remembering the Daily News Journal building after the announcement that it is for sale. 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
December 17, 2013, 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…
INSIDE MTSU: Alumnus pens book on hidden Civil War history
Gina Logue, The Murfreesboro Post, December 15, 2013 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The closest thing to a sure bet in Rutherford County is that you don’t have to go far to find a Civil War history buff. With the Stones River National Battlefield in the county seat of Murfreesboro and the Tennessee…
Martin, Elks in midst of golf course, country club history
Greg Tucker, The Daily News Journal, December 15, 2013 In 1920 R.W. Marlin bought 85 acres of the Alfred Miller estate east of the Murfreesboro-to-Shelbyville Turnpike for $38,000 and built the County’s first golf course (nine holes). In 1935 he sold the same 85 acres for $13,000 Unable to support…
A Driving tour of Place Names in Rutherford County
Usher in Christmas with Oaklands
The Murfreesboro Post, December 7, 2013 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Usher in the holiday season with an enchanting tour of historic homes and landmarks. The 30th annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes is slated for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. and will comprise tours of various home…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
December 3, 2013, 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
December 2, 2013, WGNS Radio Today Truman visits with local historian Shirley Farris Jones. 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…
Sam Davis to be remembered
The Murfreesboro Post, November 21, 2013 SMYRNA, Tenn. –- “Sam Davis, a Hero Remembered” will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the capture, trial and execution of Sam Davis beginning Friday, Nov. 22, at his historic home. The commemoration will last through Sunday, Nov. 24. Events begin with a bus ride to…
Crews battle Stones River Battlefield grass fire
Marie Kemph, The Murfreesboro Post, November 20, 2013 Firefighters contain blaze likely caused by cigarette MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Firefighters spent more than two hours Wednesday at Stones River National Battlefield battling a large grass fire that was likely caused by a lit cigarette, according to officials. “The fire could possibly…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
November 19, 2013, 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…