MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Middle Tennessee State University Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty member will open the MTSU Observatory for two hours during the 2024 solar eclipse Monday, April 8.
Professor Eric Klumpe said the observatory near Wiser-Patten Science Hall will be open from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m., weather permitting, for the eclipse. Scientists said Murfreesboro will have 93% totality compared to 100% totality hundreds of miles aw .
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After more than a year of study and analysis, Rutherford County Schools has developed concepts for county-wide rezoning that would likely begin in August 2025.
The school district is hosting three parent input sessions at schools next week to gather important feedback.
“These input sessions are a vital part of this process,” Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said. “The concept maps we have put together are not the final recommendation. .
(RUTHEFORD COUNTY) You may not realize it, but only during the COVID pandemic year did the Rutherford County School system not see a dramatic increase in students. The county has hired a consulting firm to study all of our school zones, growth, and building capacities, and we are preparing to bring new zoning concepts to the public for input before our School Board makes any final decisions.
Dr. "Jimmy" Sullivan, director of schools for Rutherford County, will be on the WGNS Action L .