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Our most recent articles tagged 'Culture'Mosaic Art Panels Beautify Camp Avenue Children’s Park
Known as a regional hub for shopping, The Avenue Murfreesboro is home to dozens of top-name retailers and restaurants in a pedestrian-friendly outdoor shopping center.
Historic Homes Offer a Glimpse of the Past
Rutherford County is home to a number of historic sites that draw tourists from all 50 states and beyond.
Eagleville Grows While Preserving Small-Town Appeal
Eagleville wants to retain its small-town charm, but it also has ambitious plans and several big projects in the works.
Kid-Friendly City Attracts National Attention
People around the country are just now learning about Murfreesboro’s popular music festivals, diverse economy, vibrant parks, quaint downtown, expansive sports fields and numerous shopping venues, but Murfreesboro residents have been enjoying them all along.
Murfreesboro Is Home to a Burgeoning Music Scene
When Jack and Diane Untz first stepped inside the Maple Street Grill on Murfreesboro’s historic public square, they knew they had found a home for their fledgling live-music venture.
Murfreesboro Island Is in the Works
Murfreesboro residents will soon have a new venue for corporate events and private parties, and it’s unlike anything the city has ever seen.
Old Timers Day Celebrates La Vergne
A country ham breakfast, live music, a parade and fireworks are just a small part of what has made La Vergne’s Old Timers Day festival a hit the past 37 years.
Magazine Tabs Smyrna as Ideal for Retirees
The small but fast-growing town of Smyrna garnered worldwide attention in September 2007 when U.S. News & World Report featured it as one of the best places in the nation to retire.
Weekend Tour Samples Rutherford County’s Vibrant Offerings
From graceful 1800s homes along Murfreesboro’s picturesque Main Street to Smyrna’s high-tech Nissan plant that turns out 120 vehicles an hour, Rutherford County is a study in contrasts.
Outdoor Festival Features Fine Art, Live Music, Activities
The Stones River Greenway is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, and now it’s become a destination for art lovers.
Pickin’ and Strummin’ at Uncle Dave Macon Days
Take note: In 2008, Uncle Dave Macon Days was named one of the Top 100 events in all of North America by The American Bus Association.
At 102 Years Old, Willie Brandon Still Keeps Courthouse Clean
Nobody could ever call Willie Brandon lazy.
Murfreesboro Residents Leave the Driving to Rover
For only $1, passengers can leave the driving to Rover.
H.O.T. 100 Bike Ride Is on a Roll
Plenty of spokes persons attend the annual H.O.T. 100 Bike Ride in Lascassas.
Flannery O’Connor Stayed Here
The Dillon-Tucker-Cheney House is one of the most beautiful – and one of the oldest – homes in Rutherford County.
Sam Davis Home Offers Glimpse Into History
The Sam Davis Home in Smyrna was built along the banks of Stewarts Creek in 1820.
Recreational Opportunities Abound in Rutherford County
The great outdoors are pretty great in Rutherford County, and they’re getting even better.
Experimental Aircraft Association Stays on Course
Interested in aviation? You’re in good company.
Chris Young Is Murfreesboro Native
Chris Young is a country music star, thanks to a TV competition that launched him to fame.
Artist’s Mural Depicts Local Civil War History
Now that’s a big painting.
Preservation Effort Aims to Save Historic Readyville Mill
The Readyville Mill operated continuously from the 1870s until the early 1980s.
Uncle Dave Macon Days Thrives at Cannonsburgh Historic Village
Experience what life was like for pioneers in the South with a visit to Cannonsburgh Village, a reconstructed pioneer settlement and living history museum near downtown Murfreesboro.
Rebekah Weiler Takes Top Honors at Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree
Middle Tennessee State University senior Rebekah Weiler breaks the mold when it comes to banjo players. Not only is she one of the few females who play the instrument, she’s also extremely good at it.
Rutherford County Boasts a Vibrant Mix of the Arts
Nashville has a world-class symphony, visual-art exhibits and thriving theater scene are just a short drive away, but there is no need to leave Rutherford County for top-notch cultural offerings.
Downtown Murfreesboro Attracts Unique Visitors and Discriminating Shoppers
Take a leisurely stroll around Murfreesboro’s Public Square and you’ll see businesses that have been here for decades – Mullins Jewelers, Ruby’s Dress Shop, Holden Hardware, Shacklett’s Photography – and continue to thrive. What you don’t see are many vacant storefronts.
Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra Tries Unconventional Approach
Sound the trumpets. The symphony orchestra in Murfreesboro is now appropriately named the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra.
Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp Gives Girls A Stage for Their Talents
If you notice a lot of noise coming from the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in the summertime‚ you’re probably getting a taste of band practice at the Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp.
Young Jevaughn Robinson Finds Help and Hope From the Community
When 10-year-old Jevaughn Robinson traveled from his home in Jamaica to Murfreesboro with his mom and 7-month-old brother in November 2005‚ he could not even walk because of a disorder called osteogenesis imperfecta‚ also known as “brittle bone” disorder.
Country Music Star Chris Young Is a Murfreesboro Native
Murfreesboro native Chris Young always knew he would be a country singer.
Uncle Dave Macon Days Has Everyone Kicking Up Their Heels
When the second week of July rolls around in 2007‚ Murfreesboro’s Uncle Dave Macon Days will celebrate 30 years of old time music and dancing.
Rutherford County Is at the Top of the Heap in National Rankings
Rutherford County is one of the top 20 fastest-growing counties in the United States. Meanwhile‚ Middle Tennessee State University has the largest undergraduate student enrollment of any public college in Tennessee.
Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra Helps Students Start Musical Careers
The Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra brings together some of the best student musicians in Middle Tennessee.
Historic Stones River National Battlefield Renovates Visitor Center
The bloody battle started in the vicinity of the Cason Lane Kroger‚ moved over Sam’s Club and its parking lot‚ and then surged across Interstate 24 before sprawling over 4‚000 Rutherford County acres.
Walter Hill Artist Renowned in Middle Tennessee and Beyond
Stand on the front lawn of Donna Davis Carter’s home in the Rutherford County community of Walter Hill and there’s no question that an artist and one with a quirky sense of humor lives in the house.
Rutherford County Celebrates 200 Years with Heritage Festival
It was without a doubt the biggest birthday party ever held in Rutherford County. Hundreds turned out on a beautiful fall day to eat cake‚ tour historical sites and celebrate 200 years in a Middle Tennessee county that has witnessed everything from Civil War battles to the transformation of a tiny teacher’s college into one of the state’s largest universities.
