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Photos: Construction for Rutherford County’s Newest Elementary School
Check out the progress so far on Poplar Hill Elementary School! Located on Baker Road in Murfreesboro’s Blackman community, the school is scheduled to open in August 2025. Poplar Hill is expected to relieve overcrowding at Stewarts Creek and Blackman elementary schools. School colors are green and white with a metallic gold accent and its mascot is the coyote.
Vanderbilt’s Fraley and Williams Officially Named to 2024 U.S. Olympic Team
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced its official roster for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team with Vanderbilt track and field graduate student Veronica Fraley and alumna Lily Williams among the 592 athletes who will represent Team USA this summer in Paris. Fraley will...
New Concert Venue and Event Space to Open this Fall in Madison
Anchored by a 700-seat concert hall and adjacent state-of-the-art recording studio, Harken Hall today announced it will open its doors this Fall at 514 Madison Station Blvd in Madison, TN. The space is designed to provide facilities and services for performing artists as well as host corporate events, organizational meetings, weddings, and an array of community activities.
Middle Tennessee Road Construction and Lane Closures 7-11-14-2024
July 11 – 14, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for Scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic. (MM 11-17) RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Rutherford Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of events in and around Rutherford County. Check out these 5 events. With mocktails, treats, music, sales, and unbeatable shopping, this Summer Sip ‘n’ Shop event provides a refreshing break from these dog days of summer. Invite your friends, grab a cart, and enjoy this summer day in style. The shopping (and air conditioning oasis) awaits you!
Titans 2024 Training Camp Preview: A Look at the Running Backs
Here is the Titans 2024 training camp preview for the running backs. In camp (6): Tyjae Spears, Tony Pollard, Hassan Haskins, Julius Chestnut, Dillon Johnson, Jabari Small. Offseason developments: Well, we all know the biggest development here – Derrick Henry signed with the Ravens in free agency, ending his memorable run in Tennessee. The Titans, meanwhile, began planning their course for life without Henry, and they did that by signing former Cowboys running back Tony Pollard in free agency. Pollard worked alongside running back Tyjae Spears during the offseason, under a new position coach in Randy Jordan. The Titans signed Dillon Johnson (Washington) and Jabari Small (Tennessee) as undrafted free agents, adding two more backs into the stable with Hassan Haskins and Julius Chestnut also back in the mix. Chestnut returned as an exclusive rights free agent. RB Jonathan Ward was not re-signed, and he remains a free agent.
Subway Launches New Sandwiches and Toppings for Summer
Subway‘s Summer of Footlongs shows no signs of slowing down as the brand makes significant updates to its menu with bold new flavors, textures and returning fan favorites – each showcased on three new signature subs. After unveiling Footlong Dippers last month, Subway’s latest footlong snacking innovation, this menu refresh gives its world-famous footlong subs a spicy, tangy and satisfying crunch.
Belmont Men’s Basketball Welcomes Tyler Lundblade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – – Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Casey Alexander announced Wednesday the signing of Tyler Lundblade to a national letter of intent to play basketball for the Bruins, starting in the fall of 2024. Lundblade, a 6-7 guard/forward from Dallas, Texas, made 15 game...
Amazon’s Prime Day Event Begins July 16
Amazon’s 10th Prime Day event starts July 16 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and runs through July 17. Prime members will get exclusive access to millions of great deals on brands like Clinique, Allbirds, and Kiehl’s. New deals will continue to drop as often as every five minutes during select periods throughout the event, so members can come back and shop often to find something they love. Invite-only deals are also back this year, which means Prime members can request an invitation to exclusive deals that are expected to sell out. Some of the top Invite-only deals to put on your radar include up to 40% off Sony Wireless Headphones and up to 30% off Peloton products.
OBITUARY: James Patrick Hnidowicz
James Patrick Hnidowicz passed away suddenly on July 6, 2024 at the young age of 38. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he lived most of his life in Bayonne, until moving to Murfreesboro, Tennessee four years ago. He loved spending time with his family playing card games, was an...
OBITUARY: Brittany Nicole McHugh
Brittany Nicole McHugh, age 26, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly Stuart, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Brittany is survived by her parents, Frances and Leo McHugh, and sisters Cynthia (Drew) Barrett, Catherine (Kenneth) Kolinski, and Christina McHugh. She is also survived by her grandmother, Jane Kelly, cousins Jacqueline Kelly and Ronnie Watkins, and nieces Kayleigh and Aubrey McHugh and Charlotte Kolinski.
OBITUARY: Sirvathana ‘Sirvi’ Vichidvongsa Grimes
Mrs. Sirvathana “Sirvi” Vichidvongsa Grimes, age 45, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born in Laos to Khamsing and Vilay Vichidvongsa. Sirvi was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a cytogenetics technician for LapCorp. She was a proud mother who considered her children to be her greatest accomplishment. Sirvi loved people and enjoyed cooking for those she loved.
OBITUARY: Thelma Jane Doe (Lewis)
Thelma Jane Doe (Lewis) passed away peacefully in her home in Smyrna, Tennessee on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the age of 78. Jane is survived by her husband of 57 years, Greg Doe; children Katie Carney, Tom Doe (Yelena) and Patrick Doe; her sisters, Joanne Shelton (Earl) and Nancy Davis; and 5 grandchildren: Chandler, Mary Kate and Hannah Carney and Annabelle and Alex Doe.
Top Stories From July 10, 2024
Here are the top stories for July 10, 2024. 1Notes Live Amphitheater Project in Murfreesboro Scrapped. The City of Murfreesboro has elected not to move forward with the Notes Live project in the Gateway area due to Notes Live’s inability to meet the conditions set forth in its development agreement with the City. Read more.
Deputies to Use Enforcement and Education to Slow Down Speeders
One person died in a traffic crash where speeding was the contributing factor this year with five people dying from traffic crashes involving speeding last year in Rutherford County, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. Speeding contributed to 282 crashes this year in the county. Speeding was the main factor in 667...
MTSU Recording Industry Alum Takes Helm of Rutherford Arts Alliance
After nearly 30 years in the music industry, Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Jeff Lysyczyn will be singing a new tune as the first executive director for the local nonprofit Rutherford Arts Alliance. The advocacy group was founded six years ago to promote the arts and culture throughout Rutherford County,...
Josh Heupel Named To 2024 Dodd Trophy Watch List
ATLANTA – Fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is one of 21 honorees named to the watch list for the 2024 Dodd Trophy, the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. announced on Monday. Managed by Peach Bowl, Inc. and presented by PNC Bank, The...
Zaxby’s Introduces New Chicken Finger Tacos
July 8, 2024 — After 30+ years of perfecting chicken, saucy chicken chain Zaxbys is leveling up its iconic Fingerz with the introduction of new Chicken Finger Tacos. The limited-time offer brings together two classic food favorites — chicken and tacos — in a way only Zaxbys can with two new signature sauces.
Wynonna Judd to Celebrate Career Milestone With Shows at The Venetian Las Vegas
After nine years, country music icon, Wynonna Judd returns to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for three special performances during NFR week this December. To celebrate her dynamic career, which began as one half of the legendary mother-daughter duo, The Judds, Wynonna will play The Greatest Hits in honor of her 40th anniversary as a live entertainer. The shows will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11, Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, all starting at 8:30 p.m.
Should I Take Prenatal Supplements?
The female body undergoes a number of changes throughout life, especially while carrying a child. During pregnancy, women may experience nutrient deficiency or imbalanced hormones while the body is trying to support both the mother and child. To support these changes, health care providers recommend prenatal supplements. Prenatal supplements are over-the-counter multivitamins that are specially formulated to meet the body’s increased demand for micronutrients during pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins and additional multivitamins can also help when trying to conceive by providing key nutrients.
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