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Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bell Buckle, Tennessee
Built in 1883, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church is in the picturesque town of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. The Gothic Revival church is now abandoned. It is a contributing property to the Bell Buckle Historic District.
Tour the Stones River Cemetery at Hallowed Ground Event on July 27
Join a park ranger for a hour-long walk by lantern light through Stones River National Cemetery. Visitors will get a chance to appreciate the stories housed within the cemetery by listening to soldiers and civilians share their experiences through the letters they wrote and received during the conflict. Reservations are...
Early Intervention Key for Dyslexic Students in Rutherford County
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Dyslexia is a common learning disorder affecting many students in both Rutherford County Schools and the Murfreesboro City School System. According to the Center for Dyslexia at MTSU, at least 100,000 students in grades K-12 statewide have dyslexia. Nationally, the National Institutes of Health estimate that 15% of the population may be dyslexic. Characteristics of dyslexia include confusion of visually or phonetically similar letters, and difficulties with sequencing and monitoring sounds in reading and spelling. Stewart commented on dyslexia myths that many people think are common indicators of the learning disability…
Monday - Friday: The Old Nashville Highway Repaving Project May Cause Delays and Temporary Closure of Stones River National Battlefield Sites
Murfreesboro, TN – Going on now (Monday July 22, 2024), crews from the Rutherford County Road Department will be repaving Old Nashville Highway. The current schedule calls for paving operations that will impact entrances into the Stones River National Battlefield now through Friday July 26th and Monday July 29th.
City Community Development Grants Assist MHA Mercury Court Redevelopment
The City of Murfreesboro Community Development Department has awarded the Murfreesboro Housing Authority (MHA) with $1.1 million in federal grant funding for the Mercury Court Redevelopment Phase I Plan. The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnership Grant Program funds are administered by the City’s Community Development Department.
This Middle Tennessee town hopes to help other towns with a new vision guidebook
During a recent event that closed with a sing-a-long to You Are My Sunshine, the Leiper’s Fork Foundation along with Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation gathered to celebrate a community milestone. Hosted at Fox & Locke, the event unveiled Leiper's Fork's new guidebook, “Charting Your Own Vision: Lessons From Leiper’s Fork." Officials are hopeful the free, 20-page guidebook will help other small towns and rural communities interested in following the Leiper’s Fork model...
Get Ready for a week of ROAD EXCITEMENT in the 'Borp
Murfreesboro, TN - A busy week ahead for construction crews and a challenging one for Boro motorist. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks his computer twice to warn local motorists of places to avoid between today and July 27, 2024. City Construction Projects. Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock...
MTSU boasts first accredited Tourism and Hospitality program of its kind in state
MURFREESBORO — Local students who are interested in the tourism industry and want to keep their talent close to home got some good news this week. Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) announced this week the accreditation of the Tourism and Hospitality Management program — the first and only of its kind in the state.
Murfreesboro City Council Approves FY25 Annual Action Plan and Subrecipient Awards
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro City Council approved the FY25 Annual Action Plan and Subrecipient Awards on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The Annual Action Plan outlines local priorities and allocates approximately $1.3 million to address community development and housing needs. This plan is presented to the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds.
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