Verna Lucretia Fredenberger, affectionately known as Lu, passed away on August 29, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 77. Born on March 5, 1947, in Burnsville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Kermit Hensley and Etta Johnson. Lu was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Mt....

Honda has established a remarkable legacy in the NTT INDYCAR Series, showcasing a history filled with triumphs and innovation. The manufacturer has also played a pivotal role in elevating the sport of INDYCAR. That will continue with their role as the Official Vehicle and Pace Car of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway, September 14-15, 2024.

It’s time for the Tennessee agriculture and forestry industries to develop new crops of leaders in their field. The Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS), the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and other partner agencies have developed the Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program (TAFLP). TAFLP provides leadership and networking opportunities for farmers, foresters and the agriculture community.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be conducting a full road closure in Davidson County on I-24 from I-65 to I-40, also known as the downtown east loop. Crews with Jones Bros. Construction will conduct a full road closure on I-24 westbound from the I-65 split to the I-40 merge starting Friday, September 6 at 8 p.m. until Monday, September 9 at 5 a.m. Crews will conduct this same closure starting Friday September 27 at 8 p.m. until Monday, September 30 at 5 a.m. The work is needed to resurface I-24 and repair bridge expansion joints. Traffic will be detoured to the west loop.

Visitors to Rutherford County generated $772,865,400 in spending in 2023, a 3.78% increase from 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. “The continued growth in visitor spending reflects the hard work and collaboration of our community, local businesses and tourism partners,”...

Krispy Kreme is introducing four new flavors in honor of Barbie’s 65th anniversary. Krispy Kreme has teamed up with Barbie for four dreamy flavors that launched on Tuesday, September 3rd. Barbie™ Berries ‘N Kreme™ Doughnut: Unglazed shell doughnut filled with Strawberry Kreme™, dipped in white icing, drizzled with purple...

As excitement grows for the 10th anniversary of the can’t-miss Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, the official 2024 lineup schedule is announced. Dave Matthews Band and Noah Kahan will take on the Midnight Sun Stage, while Hozier and NEEDTOBREATHE will hit The Gold Record Road Stage. Pilgrimage Music &...

NASHVILLE — Fresh off its first season opening win since 2019, the Tennessee State football team will meet its toughest FCS opponent in history traveling to Fargo, North Dakota to face the second-ranked North Dakota State Bison on Saturday at 2:30 PM. Tennessee State (1-0) vs. North Dakota State...

Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers and Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers arrested five drivers for DUI during a sobriety checkpoint Friday on Rutherford Boulevard. One driver was charged with possession of a weapon while intoxicated, said THP Sgt. Jeffery Boyd. Four people were charged with simple possession of marijuana...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 events in and near Rutherford County!. Celebrate the arrival of fall with Oaklands Mansion and help support their mission to enhance the community’s quality of life. Shop handmade crafts and vintage items and enjoy the tastes of local food trucks and vendors. Learn about Murfreesboro’s history and discover other community activities, clubs and events to enjoy. The first 100 guests will receive a shopping bag with special goodies. There will also be a scavenger hunt, henna, a silent auction, door prizes, live music, a community outreach area and the Mansion will be open for free self-guided tours.

Chappell Roan’s Midwest Princess Tour will stop at FirstBank Amphitheater on October 1st, 2024. Tickets to the show sold out very quickly. The event has shown sold out on the website since the sale date on July 20th. Roan took to social media to share that she and her...

Middle Tennessee State University is now among 192 universities nationwide that have received a 2024 “highly established” rating from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, an organization that “empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement.”. The rating stems from MTSU’s highly established action...

Sept. 5, 2024 – There’s nobody quite like grandparents, so whether you call them Pop-pop, Mamaw, Papa or Nana, why not treat them to their favorite drink from Scooter’s Coffee®? Buy any drink and get a free drink for yourself on us on National Grandparents Day. This offer is available only on Sunday, September 8, 2024, and must be redeemed through the Scooter’s Coffee mobile app.

NASHVILLE – The Titans have waived linebacker Luke Gifford. Gifford, who initially joined the Titans last offseason, played in 11 games for the team in 2023, primarily on special teams. He was credited with six stops on special teams a year ago. Gifford, who spent his first four NFL...

CLARKSVILLE/KINGSTON SPRINGS 9-4-2024 – Last night’s Mega Millions drawing created thousands of winners throughout the state, including two who won $40,000 each by matching four numbers plus the Mega Ball and adding the Megaplier option for an extra dollar. Meanwhile, the jackpot for the popular drawing-style game now...

9-4-2024 – The Mega Millions® jackpot is still turning up the heat as September begins with style. After no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night – the white balls 12, 41, 43, 52 and 55, plus the gold Mega Ball 9 – the estimated jackpot for Friday, September 6, is an estimated $740 million ($366.3 million cash). If won at that level, it would be the seventh largest jackpot in the history of the game.

Carole Lucille Morris Valesky, age 80, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was a native of Glover’s Gap WVA and was preceded in death by her husband Donald Valesky; parents, Robert Eugene Morris, and Margaret Eleanor Thomas Morris. Mrs. Valesky retired from Middle Tennessee Medical...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s and women’s basketball programs will host the third annual Market Square Madness event Oct. 18, as announced Wednesday morning. Held at Market Square in downtown Knoxville, fewer than 1.5 miles north of the Tennessee campus, festivities will officially begin...

Gary Earl Middleton, age 78 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away at home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 31, 1946, in Cumberland, MD to the late Earl and Eloise Saville Middleton. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Connie...

Following an early sellout of premium seat memberships, new Nissan Stadium reserved seat memberships will go on sale this fall, beginning with Wave 2 of seating options in October. Wave 2 will include all remaining lower bowl seats, seats in the 200-level of the stadium, and the midfield sections on...