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 - The Rutherford County Library System is set to implement significant changes to library cards, impacting those aged 17 and under. Starting December 18, individuals in this age group will face restrictions on the library sections they can access and the books they can check out. While the move is intended to cater to age-appropriate content, it has raised concerns, particularly regarding students conducting research for school assignments. Rita Shacklett, Director of the .
MURFREESBORO, TN - In response to the emotional challenges faced by students, schools across the country are embracing the concept of calm centers. Often referred to as calm rooms, calming rooms, or reset spaces, these designated areas aim to provide students experiencing anxiety or emotional distress with a place to regain composure. The primary goal is to create a relaxing environment that calms the senses through visual, auditory, or tactile stimuli. Tactile stimulation, involving touch-sensa .
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – While the COVID Pandemic has all but vanished from the rear-view mirror, communities across the country continue to examine the aftermath of changes that occurred during the widespread illness. That was Rutherford County School Board member Caleb Tidwell from Zone 3.
Changes in student behavior continued to grow, as COVID numbers continued to drop. The rise in negative student behavior led to an increase of “Behavioral Interventionist.”
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The annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade is directly around the corner and this year Grand Marshal has been announced by the Parks and Rec Department. That was Parks Director Nate Williams.
The theme of this year's parade is Christmas Magic, as explained by Susan Hicks with parks and rec. This years parade will be on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2 PM. As in years past, the parade will start near the intersection of East Main Street and Middle Tennessee Blvd. The parade route wil .