The Class of 2020 is grappling with the loss of their final moments with classmates and teachers. But Yeongseo Son — who also goes by Julia — is taking the opportunity to reflect on the people who made her time worthwhile at Murfreesboro’s Central Magnet School.
To ‘Change Minds,’ Women’s March Moved Outside Nashville This Year
Women’s March Tennessee shifted away from Nashville for the first time this year, and sacrificed the size of past turnouts in exchange for easier access for rural participants.
Murfreesboro Residents Get A Big Tax Hike After Decades Of Flat Taxes
Listen Update: This story has been updated to reflect the Wednesday vote by the Rutherford County Commission. Rutherford County commissioners voted on Wednesday to increase the property tax by 5.7%. This means Murfreesboro residents are facing two separate property tax hikes. One at the city level, and another at the county level.
Murfreesboro Is Still Booming, But Officials Want Caution In City Budget
Listen Murfreesboro has seen a decade of boom times, with increasing population, brisk construction and commercial growth. While that trend shows no sign of slowing, officials are signaling that this is the year to pivot toward more prudent government spending.
Shelbyville And Murfreesboro Place Strict Limits On Protesters, Even Banning Selfie Sticks
The city of Murfreesboro released Friday morning an exhaustive list with more than 50 types of items that will not be allowed on site of the white nationalist rally Saturday afternoon. The items include guns and pepper spray to eggs, laser pointers and even balloons.
To Ready Themselves For White Nationalists, Two Tennessee Towns Prepare As If A Hurricane Is Coming
Listen Murfreesboro is one of the fastest growing cities in Tennessee, and like many in the South, it has a busy town square where locals often hang out, shop and dine. But this weekend, it’s probably going to look very different.
Tennessee Baptists Join Chorus Speaking Out Against White Nationalist Rallies
Tennessee Baptists are the latest group to speak out against the white supremacist rallies planned for Murfreesboro and Shelbyville this weekend.
Tennessee Guard, State Police Will Monitor Protests But Remain On Standby, For Now
Listen The Tennessee Guard and state police say they’ll be on standby this weekend, if planned protests and counter protests in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro erupt into violence.
Shelbyville And Murfreesboro Businesses Close Up Shop For ‘White Lives Matter’ Protest
Listen Many of the businesses in the area where two white nationalist rallies are expected to happen next Saturday will be closing their doors. Most of the establishments affected are small, private businesses, like hair salons and real estate offices.
Judge Orders Rutherford County To Stop Arresting And Jailing Kids For Minor Charges
Listen Rutherford County is going to have to stop its policy of arresting and detaining children accused of minor crimes, at least for the time being. A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in favor of a lawsuit that claims the county has spent years unlawfully detaining juveniles.