Traffic, troubles for O’Reilly distribution site
Sam Stockard, The Murfreesboro Post, January 3, 2018 O’Reilly Auto Parts’ second traffic plan for a proposed distribution center in Murfreesboro calls for modifying Thompson Lane and widening Northwest Broad Street, in addition to erecting a traffic signal. The auto parts company, which bought the former General Electric property in…
Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Saturday, December 16, 2017, Stones River National Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Members of the Rutherford County community gathered at Stones River National Cemetery to honor veterans during the Christmas season as part of Wreaths Across America Day. Present were Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets, the Young Marines of Rutherford County, several…
Remembering a massive battle in Murfreesboro that happened 155 years ago
WGNS Radio, Murfreesboro, TN, December 12, 2017 The Battle of Stones river took place 155 years ago as of this month. The event will be remembered at the Stones River National Battlefield December 26th through January 2nd.Again, the 155th anniversary for the Battle of Stones River will be commemorated on…
Murfreesboro road plan will extend Northfield Boulevard to Thompson Lane
Scott Broden, The Daily News Journal, November 9, 2017 Northfield Boulevard will be extended from Broad Street to Thompson Lane in the Gateway area, the Murfreesboro Planning Commission decided Wednesday. The Northfield project is a part of the 2040 Major Thoroughfare Plan that the officials adopted before a room with…
Possible Land Acquisition for our Stones River National Battlefield?
The Friends of Stones River National Battlefield has been working with the Civil War Trust, O’Reillys Auto Parts and the City of Murfreesboro to purchase the tract known to many as the General Electric plant, located on N.W. Broad Street. However, our negotiations have failed to come to an agreement.…