Soles4souls Reaches $2 Million Milestone In Donations From Designer Brands...
Soles4Souls, the organization committed to turning shoes and clothing into opportunity around the world, has reached a milestone of more than $2 million in donations from Designer Brands Inc. customers...
View ArticleTips for Driving in Snowy and Icy Conditions
As snow is expected to fall throughout the middle Tennessee area over the next few days, it’s a good time to review driving tips for winter weather. Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road...
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Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes
The National Weather Service is calling for sub-freezing temperatures for multiple, consecutive days beginning Sunday night (January 14) and continuing through Wednesday (January 17). In preparation...
View ArticleMLK Day Events in Murfreesboro Canceled Due to Winter Weather
The annual MLK Day March, program, and blood drive have been canceled due to weather conditions. The City of Murfreesboro has not posted updates on rescheduling these events. Martin Luther King Jr. Day...
View ArticleNashville Zoo Announces Names for Sumatran Tiger Cubs
Back in October 2023, the Nashville Zoo announced the birth of three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs. Now, the Zoo has announced the names of the cubs following a fundraising poll. The...
View Article5 Facts About Martin Luther King Jr You May Not Know
Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968). He was a minister and social activist whose leadership during the American civil rights movement changed the course of history. Many of us have...
View ArticleFamily of 3 Escapes Murfreesboro Fire
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighters were able to contain a fire to an attached garage of a home on Butterfly Bend Thursday, Jan. 11. A family of three, including a disabled man, made it...
View ArticleRutherford County’s Cold-Weather Shelter Program Open This Week
Coldest Nights is a seasonal, cold-weather shelter program for unsheltered adults in Rutherford County on nights when the low temperature is forecast to be below freezing. Supper is served at 6:00 p.m....
View ArticleMurfreesboro City Offices to Close Tuesday, January 16
Murfreesboro City Offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16 due to extreme winter weather conditions. The closure is for all city personnel except for Emergency Services.
View ArticleCheck on Elderly Relatives & Neighbors During Cold Weather Snap
Middle Tennesseans are in for a frigid week. We’ve already seen lots of snow and cold temps but now the temps drop dangerously low. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect from 11pm Monday night through...
View ArticlePursuing Transfer Students, Expanded MTSU ‘Promise Tour’ Embraces Community...
Middle Tennessee State University’s transfer admissions team will meet with prospective students at 11 Tennessee community colleges — from Morristown to Memphis and from Dyersburg to Chattanooga — in...
View ArticleHypothermia and Frost Bite: Knowing the Signs and How to Avoid It
A winter storm has moved into Middle Tennessee. Whether you head out to run quick errands or go play in the snow, there are many risks that come with the extreme cold, snow, and high winds. These...
View ArticleMurfreesboro Fire Rescue’s Captain Promoted to Shift Training Officer
Rescue Department Chief Mark McCluskey has promoted Captain Karl Daigle to the role of Shift Training Officer. Captain Daigle joined MFRD in 2004 as a firefighter. He previously held the position of...
View ArticleHome Heating Leads in Causes of U.S. Home Fires; Tips to Heat Your Home Safely
Home heating is one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire injuries in this country, and the third leading cause of home fire deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association....
View ArticleMurfreesboro Woman Run Over by Her Own Car
January 16, 2023 – Murfreesboro Police Department CID detectives are investigating an incident where a woman died after accidentally being run over by her car in the driveway of her home on Sunday,...
View ArticleMAP: Public Warming Centers Open Throughout Tennessee
There are currently 80 warming centers open in Tennessee. The centers have been established by local counties for those who may be in need during the extreme cold. To view the map, visit here. For...
View ArticleMurfreesboro City Hall and City Facilities to Close Wednesday, Jan. 17
City Hall and City facilities CLOSED with the exception of essential services. Public Transit operating 9am-430pm. Monday’s trash collection moved to Wednesday and Tuesday’s trash collection moved to...
View ArticleTVA Urging Customers to Conserve Power During Critical Wednesday Morning Period
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking consumers to take special steps to conserve electricity between 6-10 a.m. Wednesday, as the power supplier will be working to meet record power demand...
View ArticleTennessee Treasury’s College Savings Program Awards $10K in Scholarships to...
State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. is pleased to recognize 5-year-old Grace Head as the winner of the $5,000 Grand Prize in the 2023 TNStars Holiday Scholarship Giveaway. Her mother, Anne Head, of...
View ArticleUrban Farm And Forestry Businesses Cost Share Funds Available
The second round of funding of the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost share program is available to businesses in Tennessee’s disadvantaged urban communities that aim to provide education...
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