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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.
Jewish Federation hosts event to denounce recent displays of anti-semitism in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville held an event to denounce the recent anti-Jewish demonstrations in the Nashville area. The event was held at Bicentennial Park on Sunday and was in response to a rash of neo-Nazi marches and demonstrations, which included an attempted takeover at a Metro Council Meeting, and a fight just off Broadway that resulted in charges.
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...
Pike and Walker Added to Women’s Basketball Support Staff
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Athletics announced the addition of two individuals to the women's basketball support staff on Monday. Rachel Pike will serve as the new Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, while Johna Walker will join the Blue Raiders as an Associate Athletic Trainer. Pike, a certified strength...
Bellevue homeowners fear new development will disrupt ecosystem, large birds’ nest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Whether bald eagle or osprey, homeowners in Bellevue are worried the development of a new apartment complex will disrupt large birds who’ve built a nest on a nearby light pole. The Ariza Bellevue project, developed by Cypressbrook Company, would build a 417-unit apartment complex on...
Titans EDGE Arden Key fires social media shots at Paul Kuharsky
The Tennessee Titans will report to training camp later this week! Local media members are prepping to ramp up their in-person coverage of the team. This seemingly prompted Titans outside linebacker Arden Key to fire shots at team reporter Paul Kuharsky via social media on Sunday evening. A screenshot of Key’s thoughts went viral via “X” (formerly Twitter).
Mompreneur ditches medical school to be one of the first Black women to build an amusement park
Real estate tycoon DeLisa Guerrier and her husband Elde are collaborating to construct an amusement park. Inspired by Fairyland, one of the first theme parks located in Oakland, California, the pair are creating Storyville Gardens, the first proposed theme park in Nashville since Opryland USA closed down in 1997, StyleBlueprint reported.
Contestants arrive for Miss Tennessee Volunteer week
JACKSON, Tenn. — This is the time to meet all 36 contestants competing for the title of Miss Tennessee Volunteer. During competition, the participants are judged in four categories: fitness, interview, evening gown, and talent. “I was just crowned, well, yesterday, and just being able to see everyone and...
Tennessee announces hiring of Kristen Golightly
Tennessee announced the hiring of assistant women’s golf coach Kristen Golightly. “I am thrilled to add Kristen to our staff this season,” Tennessee head coach Diana Cantu said. “Her personality, work ethic, and determination are going to be huge for our program. “She has excelled in working...
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.
Missing: 41-year-old Al Marvyn Trim of Murfreesboro
Al Marvyn Trim, 41, was reported missing by his family on July 19. He left his home in Murfreesboro after making threats of harming himself. He was last seen driving a 2019 black Dodge Durango with Tennessee tag number DV82058. Trim has been entered into NCIC as missing. If you...
Monterey Volleyball Welcomes New Coach
After a 2023 campaign that saw Monterey High School Volleyball go winless in 12 outings, first year head coach Todd Daugherty steps into the role looking to get back to basics. Daugherty is a Crossville native who fell in love with the game during his time at the University of...
3 Tennessee Titans you aren't talking about yet, but we guarantee you will in training camp
There's been no shortage of chatter about Will Levis, Calvin Ridley, L'Jarius Sneed and Jeffery Simmons since the Tennessee Titans last played a game. Plenty of talk about top draft picks JC Latham and T'Vondre Sweat too. When the Titans take the practice field for the first day of training...
Fortera Fights Against Generational Poverty
The Fortera Foundation is breaking the cycle of generational poverty by providing essential resources and financial aid to single-parent students. Established in 2021, the Fortera Foundation focuses exclusively on assisting single parents attending college. In collaboration with Austin Peay State University, the foundation offers scholarships and financial literacy education to...
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