MTSU Honors the late Dr. Linda Kennedy
WGNS Radio, January 28, 2012 WGNS presents more about the death of Dr. Linda Kennedy. This from her alma matter. She was one of the first five African-American students to attend Middle Tennessee State University in the 1960s. She is remembered as a lifelong K-12 educator and administrator who touched the…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
January 25, 2012, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones visits with legendary Middle Tennessee State University basketball coach Jimmie Earle. 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
January 24, 2012, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones visits with Rutherford County Historian Greg Tucker and Joseph Lee of the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra. 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
January 23, 2012, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones visits with Murfreesboro resident and astronaut Hoot Gibson. 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…
Old School Names were often Descriptive
As published by the Daily News Journal, Sunday, January 22, 2012 By Greg Tucker, President of the Rutherford County Historical Society Rural education in 19th century Rutherford County could have been a Hard Start with Little Hope for a Last Chance to ascend that Happy Hill of knowledge. The rural…
Oaklands Mansion – Wedding Dresses Through the Decades Exhibit
WTVF’s Talk of the Town came to visit the Wedding Dresses Through the Decades exhibit at Oaklands Mansion recently.
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
January 10, 2012, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
January 5, 2012, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones visits with artist Norris Hall. 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…
Hinckley stalked Carter in Tennessee
Dan Whittle, The Murfreesboro Post, January 1, 2012 When former President Jimmy Carter came to Nashville back in October 1980, a stalker followed him with he probable intent of shooting the president, according to recently released government documents. “John Hinckley Jr. was in Nashville the same day (Oct. 9, 1980)…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
December 27, 2011, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
December 19, 2011, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones visits with local historian and author 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…
Civil War heirlooms bear Rutherford tales
As published by the Daily News Journal, Sunday, December 11, 2011 By Greg Tucker, President of the Rutherford County Historical Society Not all Civil War “arms” were made for combat. There were a number of “musician’s swords” and at least one extraordinary “Double Barrelled Flintlock Sporting Gun.” Now Rutherford artifacts,…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
December 2, 2011, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones visits downtown resident and author Matt Ward. 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
December 2, 2011, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones visits downtown resident and author Matt Ward. 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…
Local History with Truman Jones and Friends
November 29, 2011, WGNS Radio Today Truman Jones visits 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…
As time goes by
Jonathan Fagan, The Murfreesboro Post, November 27, 2011 Rutherford County’s Historical Society has experienced extensive growth in the past few years, drawing financial security from the Lurlene Rushing Foundation and recently receiving its own permanent location as a gift from the family of C. B. Arnette. Post reporter Jonathon Fagan…
Enjoy annual Oaklands Candlelight Tour of Homes
The Murfreesboro Post, November 27, 2011 The annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes is slated for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday in historic downtown Murfreesboro. The tour, sponsored by Oaklands Association will feature beautiful and historic private homes, a distinctive church, and the graceful Oaklands Historic House…
Hidden Spy System still exists in the old Post Office
As published by the Daily News Journal, Sunday, November 27, 2011 By Greg Tucker, President of the Rutherford County Historical Society The view into the ladies’ room was closed but the men’s room continued to be under surveillance. At the time there were very few women employees but privacy concerns…
MTSU to celebrate centennial book release
The Murfreesboro Post, November 25, 2011 Residents are invited to celebrate the release of Middle Tennessee State University: A Centennial Legacy with members of the university community Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Tom Jackson Building on campus. The special reception will be held in Cantrell Hall, and professors whose…
Rutherford Savings lost in the 1932 bank failure
Greg Tucker, Remembering Rutherford, Page 27 “The worst financial climate in decades,” according to federal regulators, has cause the failure of 150 U.S. banks since January 1, 2009. Others are expected, particularly among the smaller regional and local banks. None yet in Rutherford County, but rumors persist. As a result…