(MURFREESBORO) Life is not forever, but memories can be longer. We're talking about the old, giant sycamore tree on the southeast side of the historic Rutherford County courthouse.
County Mayor Joe Carr shared some unexpected news on WGNS.
What Is History? - During the depression, that giant sycamore saw the man who called himself "The Human Fly" as he gathered only $13 from a crowd to climb to the top of that courthouse. Once on the top, it started to rain, and he slipp .
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Veterans and current active military members and their families are invited to the 40th annual Middle Tennessee State University Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces game — the longest-running in the NCAA.
The MT Blue Raiders (4-5), seeking to become bowl eligible by season’s end, will host the Charlotte 49ers (2-8) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in Floyd Stadium.
MT Athletics and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans .
Courtesy of City of Murfreesboro
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The city of Murfreesboro recently launched a project to teach the community of prominent figures behind the names of parks, roads, bridges and memorials.
While many residents may know the Doug Young Public Safety Training Center off New Salem Highway is named after the former vice mayor and councilman, other names are less notable, especially to newcomers.
Who was John Bragg whose name resides on a highway to Woodbury? What did Baxter Ertis Hobgood do before his name appeared on a Murfreesboro elementary school? Who is behind the name on Vaughn Street and where is it?