Murfreesboro Unveils State-of-the-Art Transit Center to Enhance Local Travel
The city of Murfreesboro has opened a new transit center at New Salem Highway and Bridge Avenue. The facility covers 2.89 acres and is designed to support the city’s public transportation needs, as reported by the City of Murfreesboro. Construction on a $17 million project in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, began...
Residents celebrate launch of free hygiene vending machine in Rutherford County
SMYRNA, Tenn. — Community leaders, youth advocates, and local organizations gathered at the Smyrna Boys & Girls Club last week to celebrate the launch of a free hygiene vending machine that will provide students with essential personal care products. The machine dispenses deodorant, toothpaste, floss, wet wipes, and...
UPDATE: Three Injured in Midday Crash on NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A two-vehicle accident in Murfreesboro on Wednesday around noon resulted in three people being injured. The crash occurred in front of or next to the Yard Sale Store, near the intersection of NW Broad Street and Front Street. Murfreesboro Police Public Information Officer Larry Flowers confirmed...
Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrates the U.S. Constitution
Honorary Regent Andrea Calfee of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Col. Hardy Murfree Chapter, posted a U.S. Constitution display during Constitution Day Sept. 17 at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. The display will be available through Constitution Week Sept. 17-23 to commemorate America’s most...
TDOT seeks public input for proposed I-24 Choice Lanes project
Driving between Nashville and Murfreesboro can bring a wide range of emotions for drivers.
TN attorney general joins lawsuit on alleged scalping schemes by Ticketmaster
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a lawsuit with six other attorneys general against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment over their alleged ticket scalping scheme. The lawsuit claims that the scheme locked out fans and drove up prices on its website. “The...
11 Things You Never Expected to Miss After Leaving Tennessee
Here are 11 things people never expect to miss after leaving Tennessee, according to locals and those who’ve moved away: Sweet Tea Everywhere — It’s on tap at most restaurants, and few other places serve it as a default. Lake Life — The abundance of lakes, water skiing, fishing, and weekends in the Smokies or ......
Back-to-Back Drug Busts in La Vergne Net Guns, Cash, and Narcotics
LA VERGNE, Tenn. – La Vergne Police made two major narcotics arrests on back-to-back days this week, seizing large quantities of drugs, cash, and even a firearm as part of their ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug activity in Rutherford County. September 15 Arrest – Nashville Edge Apartments -...
Photos Released of Publix Suspect in Murfreesboro’s “Bag It and Bolt” Case
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Forget extreme couponing — one woman in Murfreesboro has allegedly taken bargain hunting to a whole new level. On September 15, detectives say a “person of interest” was spotted rolling a cart through the Publix on Veterans Parkway near I-840, casually filling a large bag with a mere twenty-four...
Memphis lawmaker asks gov to put Guard under police chief command
A Memphis lawmaker who opposes the deployment of National Guard troops to the city’s streets is urging Tennessee’s governor to place them under the “direct leadership” of the local police chief. Democratic Rep. Jesse Chism said he recognizes the “seriousness” of Memphis’ public safety problems but wants to make sure...
