Nissan to Cut 9,000 Jobs Following Decline in Sales
Nissan Motor announced Thursday that it will cut 9,000 jobs globally and reduce costs by $2.6 billion due to declining sales in China and the U.S. With U.S. headquarters located in Franklin, TN, the...
View ArticleOne Generation Away Launches “Give Thanks, Give a Turkey” Drive
One Generation Away, a Franklin-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger across Tennessee and beyond, is launching the “Give Thanks, Give a Turkey” drive. Now through November 27, 2024, each $25...
View ArticlePrincipals Named for New Poplar Hill Elementary, Smyrna Primary School
Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan has announced two key principal appointments, naming Jason Eaton the founding principal of Poplar Hill Elementary School and Dr. Amy Perry as the principal of...
View ArticleRockvale Community Provides Necessities to Hurricane Helene Survivors
Jennie Griffin learned about Hurricane Helene devastation on East Tennessee residents from her son, Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Tyler Griffin who is helping with recovery efforts. Griffin, who is...
View ArticleSpace Heaters Sold on Amazon, TikTok Shop Recalled
GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters were recalled after reportedly overheating, posing fire and burn hazards. Testing determined the smart electric space heaters do not comply with the...
View ArticleMTSU Faculty Use $3M Grant To Develop K-12 Teachers Into Data Science Leaders
A cohort of Middle Tennessee State University faculty members were recently awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to recruit, retain and develop local science, technology,...
View ArticleMurfreesboro City Construction Projects for November 10 through November 16
City Construction Projects for November 10 through November 16 Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock Blvd just north of Racquet Club Dr) Expected No Lane Closures: Tuesday: Street to be opened to traffic....
View ArticleMasked Man Robs Bowling Alley After Breaking in Through Roof
(November 12, 2024) – Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives are searching for a burglar who cut a large hole in the roof of a local business and repelled down a...
View ArticleNashville International Airport and Icelandair Accelerate European Service
Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, and Icelandair today announced that due to popular demand and strong sales, Icelandair has decided to accelerate the launch of its Nashville to...
View ArticleBillboard Names MTSU’s Department of Recording Industry Among Best Music...
For a tenth year, Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Recording Industry in the College of Media and Entertainment has been named among the best music business schools by Billboard. The...
View ArticleTSSAA Names Director of Schools Jimmy Sullivan Administrator of the Year
Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan has been named Administrator of the Year for Athletic District 4 as part of the annual A.F. Bridges Sportsmanship Awards sponsored by the Tennessee Secondary...
View ArticleOverturned Semi Blocks Lanes on I-65 North Near McEwen Dr. Exit
November 14, 2024 – A semi-truck hauling a large load overturned on Interstate 65 North near the McEwen Drive exit earlier today, causing significant traffic disruptions. According to officers on the...
View ArticleMFRD Firefighters Participate in Performing Under-Pressure Training
Firefighters from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department joined more than 80 firefighters from 36 departments across 12 states for a training conference last weekend, thanks to the generosity of the...
View ArticleLast Chance to Support Murfreesboro Schools Backpack Food Program
The last day to donate to the Murfreesboro City Schools Backpack Food Program is Wednesday, November 20th. This food drive provides essential, easy-to-access meals and snacks for children in need....
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Hungry Kids Need Food During Thanksgiving And Christmas Breaks
Most families will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast while more than 1,300 Rutherford County Schools’ students may not have enough food to eat while school is out nine days during the holiday. These students...
View ArticleResidential Structure Fire in Westhaven Caused by Unattended Cooking
The Franklin Fire Department quickly extinguished a residential structure fire in Westhaven on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Firefighters were dispatched just after 2 PM to a two-story, 2,000-square-foot...
View ArticleBNA Adds Nonstop Flight to Shreveport with Allegiant Air
Nashville, Tenn. (November 19, 2024) – Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, and its airline partner Allegiant Air® are excited to announce a new nonstop route to Shreveport Regional...
View ArticleCountry Singer Jamey Johnson Arrested in Williamson County
November 19, 2024 – Authorities arrested Singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson in Williamson County over the weekend, as reported by News Channel 5. Johnson faces charges of drug possession and speeding....
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Multi-state Outbreak of E. coli Linked to Carrots Sold at Trader Joes, Sprouts
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots...
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Shop with a Sheriff Fundraiser to Take Place at Toot’s
More than 35 Rutherford County school students will experience a merrier Christmas, thanks to Toot’s restaurants and their diners. Sheriff’s school resource officers will collect donations from diners...
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