<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 10–> MURFREESBORO — One of the newest eateries in the city is teaming up with a local nonprofit to give young people a First Shot at success with a fun and sophisticated fundraiser for adults. The inaugural 2011 Ladies Night Black Blue fundraiser for the First Shot Foundation will be from 5 [...]
Women have a lot of responsibilities to their family and themselves. That’s why the Junior League of Murfreesboro is holding the Women’s Day Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at McFadden Magnet School, located at 221 Bridge Ave.. It’s a free opportunity for women to learn about the supportive resources available in our [...]
In the world of natural horsemanship, the names Cameron and Parelli require no introduction. And when these two great American cowboys roll into Murfreesboro, TN. on March 9th, for the 2012 International Road to the Horse World Championship, it is game on. Cameron and Parelli, two men who have redefined the whole concept of colt-starting, [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 3–> MURFREESBORO — The First Shot Foundation and Blue Restaurant Bar announce the inaugural 2011 Ladies Night Black Blue fundraiser event from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 at Blue Restaurant Bar in Jackson Heights Plaza. The event for women and men will feature a “Strolling Fashion Show” showcasing fashions from [...]
It’s a good weekend for free festivals, with the 29th annual African Street Festival in Hadley Park Saturday and Sunday (www.aacanashville.org or 615-251-0070); The Step Back in Time Festival at Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill, Friday and Saturday (931-364-2222); the Buchanan Log House Fall Folk Festival, Saturday (www.buchananloghouse.com or 615-370-9415); the Greenway Art [...]
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say an unidentified man threatened to ignite a bomb inside a mosque in Tennessee on Sept. 11. Murfreesboro Police spokesman Kyle Evans told The Daily News Journal that his department and an agent with the Department of Homeland Security are investigating who made the threat to the Islamic Center of [...]
Main Street: Murfreesboro and Rutherford County is in search of a large tree to celebrate Christmas this holiday season. Main Street is looking for an 18-20 foot tall evergreen-preferably a cedar, fir or blue spruce. On December 2nd, Rutherford County Courthouse comes aglow as the community comes together for our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and [...]
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say an unidentified man threatened to ignite a bomb inside a mosque in Tennessee on Sept. 11. Murfreesboro Police spokesman Kyle Evans told The Daily News Journal that his department and an agent with the Department of Homeland Security are investigating who made the threat to the Islamic Center of [...]
ABC News broadcasts – Week of Sept. 5. During the week of Sept. 5, all ABC News broadcasts will air special coverage to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, including World News With Diane Sawyer, Good Morning America, Nightline and 20/20. Today — NBC, Sept. 5-9, 7am ET. Starting Sept. 5, NBC’s morning showToday will incorporate 9/11 coverage and programming into its show each day [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 4–> MURFREESBORO — John Joslyn, the man who gave the world its very first look at the RMS Titanic resting on the ocean floor in the late 1980s, will be the keynote speaker at the Tennessee Hospitality Association and Greater Nashville Hospitality Association Annual Meeting on Wednesday. Joslyn’s speech begins at 9 [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 14–> Also, the annual “Touch a Truck” event offers an assortment of trucks — firetrucks, dump trucks, delivery trucks, etc. — for children to investigate, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Thompson Station Church parking lot at 2604 Thompson Station Road. Details on both events: www.wcparksandrec.com or 615-790-5719 At [...]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Internet bidding is heating up for a new view of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. A tintype that shows a rare angle of the oft-photographed general was recently donated to Goodwill in Murfreesboro and The Tennessean reports the picture could set a record for the thrift’s online bidding site (http://bit.ly/q7ELmv). It [...]
Thinking of becoming your own boss if the recession claims your job? You might want to think again — unless you want to be a private eye, open a day care or join one of a handful of other self-employment fields that managed to grow in a shrinking economy. Middle Tennessee and the nation began [...]
Thursday, August 25 • According to William Walter‘s bio, “Four albums of independently released original material, a full bag of carefully selected cover tunes and a bold sense of improvisation make for an exciting repertoire of live music … The full band’s unique sound combines high-energy rock and roll with a special blend of funky [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 3–> MURFREESBORO — Glowgolf, an operator of indoor, glow-in-the-dark, miniature golf courses based in Wichita, Kan., has opened a new location at Stones River Mall. Glow-in-the-dark miniature golf is a family entertainment concept similar to black light or “cosmic” bowling. Special florescent golf balls, putters, course obstacles and wall décor all glow [...]
