The homeless population continues to see increased arrests over the past month and a half in Rutherford County. On Friday and Saturday, three homeless persons were busted on public intoxication charges. Public intoxication is evidently a theme in the arrest of the homeless population. Despite the upswing in the homeless population in the past 12-months, [...]
Longtime friends David Maggied and Clay Scales decided it was time to combine their individual talents to bring Middle Tennessee homeowners and builders custom interior remodeling experience. In July 2012, On Point Solutions LLC was created to do just that. By combining interior remodeling experience with a business-savvy mind, On Point Solutions provides custom renovations [...]
Two former residents who were recently kicked out of FB Trailer Court apparently decided to get back at management by spreading needles on the ground throughout the community. The syringes, which one of the residents uses for diabetes, are only obtainable through a prescription – a fact that perhaps they did not consider when plotting [...]
Michael Phelps, a former Smyrna employee, talks with Shay Stewart about a job with Ozburn-Hessey Logistics during an August 2012 job fair in Smyrna, Tenn. (TMP File Photo) SMYRNA – The Town of Smyrna’s proposed 35-cent tax hike from 75 cents to $1.10 should eliminate more future layoffs of government employees, Mayor Tony Dover said [...]
Youth Empowerment through Arts Humanities brings three weeks of camp, Southern Girls Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp, set for July 22-26, and Tennessee Teens Rock Camp, set for June 17-21 and 24-28, to the Middle Tennessee community of students and musicians. “These camps provide programs and instruction that students do not get otherwise,” said Josh Hildebrandt, [...]
Matt Alexander shows off a chair he built on April 30, 2013, outside his shop in Cainsville, Tenn. (TMP Photo/K. Beck) When it comes to making furniture, Cainsville resident Matt Alexander sticks close to home, rarely venturing from his Southern roots from whence he draws much of his inspiration. Whether it be a rocking chair, [...]
I’ve been outside smelling the roses – coffee in hand – this morning. The dreary cold days in early May suppressed any joy of enjoying springtime, but I ended up doing some gardening in the drizzling rain last week with a friend. I’ve been taking an oil painting class in Nashville called Secret Gardens, Hidden [...]
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A group in Murfreesboro has started a petition to end the use of red-light cameras, but police say the traffic enforcement measure has improve safety. Middle Tennessee State University student Axl David, who heads Citizens Against Photo Enforcement, says he plans to submit the petition to City Council after 1,000 people [...]
Five men in their twenties who were in Murfreesboro are facing a serious list of charges for illegal drug sales. Devin Antonio Wakefield of University Ridge Apartments was taken into custody after police received a tip about marijuana sales being conducted from his unit. The arrest took place after one of several officers went to [...]
The Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is a nonprofit agency that serves victims of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and drug-endangered children along with their non-offending parents and family members. The CAC provides a safe, child friendly location where victims and their families can receive support services and where children suspected of [...]
SEYMOUR — Seymour is headed back to Murfreesboro — again. All-everything pitcher Carly Lewis threw another shutout and the Lady Eagles made it three trips to state in three years with a 4-0 win over visiting Farragut in the Class AAA state softball sectionals Friday night. “She’s IMAC Player of the Year, IMAC Pitcher of [...]
New York, San Francisco, Miami and many other large cities are considered destination cities. Many smaller cities like Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Daytona Beach are destination cites most of the year. Others like Louisville, Indianapolis and New Orleans are destination cites for one or perhaps two events a year such as the Kentucky Derby, [...]
The Murfreesboro City Council expressed concern about how some requested rezonings could impact schools. Thursday’s meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council was attended by only four council members, but business was conducted nevertheless because that number reached the threshold for a quorum. Vice Mayor Ron Washington presided in Mayor Tommy Bragg’s abscence, and was joined [...]
The Rutherford County Family YMCA and North Rutherford YMCA are offering day camps to give kids in Rutherford County an adventurous, active and healthy summer. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime. Nearly 50 [...]
Gratis. On the house. Free of charge. At no cost. Without charge. Complimentary. In other words—FREE! It’s not often that you get anything free, let alone the admissions to six grand experiences. Mark your calendars now to spend Saturday, May 18th in Rutherford County for the 15th Annual “Free Day in May” event. The Rutherford County Convention [...]
