Education

'I Can Do It' Pre-K

Cadence Academy Preschool Team Reveals Why They Value Teaching Exceptional Education And Moral Values Article by Julie Brown Patton Fall enrollment for new students is underway for the teaching team at Cadence Academy Preschool, a private, faith-based preschool in Murfreesboro. The Cadence program is designed to stimulate a child’s curiosity and instill
strong moral values. Their specialized curriculum uses Bible stories, songs and values-based
lessons to build foundational skills for reading...

Local Services

Community Partners For Animals

Rutherford County Pet Adoption And Welfare Service (PAWS) Leads The Way To Rescues, Adoptions, Assistance Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by PAWS Puppies and kitties and roosters — oh my! Bunnies and reptiles and ducks sometimes, aye! Serving as Rutherford County's animal control, animal shelter and pet community resource, the staff and volunteers at Pet Adoption And Welfare Service (PAWS) in Murfreesboro fuel multiple initiatives to connect people and pets for happy, healthy...

Fitness

Look At Great Things Happening!

Award-Winning Parks And Recreation Department Provides Opportunities For Safe Community Activities Through Network Of Parks, Facilities, Open Spaces Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation team members pride themselves on being centered around their mission statement that includes “strengthen the quality of life of our community." To Executive Director of Recreation Services Nate Williams, that goal carries a lot of weight. ...

Local Services

The Family Command Center

How Modern Homes Are Evolving To Bring Order, Function And Calm To Busy Family Life Article and Photography by Provided Behind every beautiful home is a closet working overtime. No matter how stunning the kitchen is or how perfectly styled the living room looks, real life usually happens somewhere between the mudroom, the pantry and the frantic search for a missing soccer cleat five minutes before school drop-off. For today’s families, luxury is no longer just about beautiful finishes or...

Wellness

Traverse Barfield Crescent Park

Free Nature Classes/Displays, Playgrounds, Wilderness Station, Ball Fields Await Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Nestled away from the busyness of town is one of Murfreesboro’s hidden gems: Barfield Crescent Park, which offers visitors a “state park feel” in the middle of the city. At first glance from Veterans Parkway, it looks like a great city park with ballfields, playgrounds, walking trails and pavilions. But on a closer look, Barfield Crescent...

Home Services

Keep Homes/Facilities Running Smoothly

Lee Company Provides 24/7 Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical, Maintenance Plus More Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Casey Templeton From roots in refrigeration services for facilities during the 1940s to evolving into a major commercial and residential service provider for heating, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical and general facility maintenance across Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia, Lee Company technicians and specialists are dedicated to...

Entertainment

Catch General Jackson Showboat's Entertainment

Enjoy This Legendary, 77-Foot Tall Paddlewheel Vessel That Launched on April 20, 1985, Named After First Steamboat On Cumberland River Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center The General Jackson, Middle Tennessee's iconic paddlewheel showboat and beloved Gaylord Opryland attraction for 41-plus years, offers midday and evening cruises along with a variety of themed and holiday excursions. The summer season includes Nashville Live lunch cruises...

Professional Services

What Does It Take To Be Construction Ready?

Hensley Civil LLC Delivers Top-Quality Grading, Site Work, Utility Installation Article by Julie Brown Patton Underneath any building, whether residential or commercial, lies an essential execution of structural, geotechnical and environmental engineering. If these out-of-sight, critical elements of construction aren't handled properly, unexpected and costly problems can surface. To avoid issues, providing expert commercial site preparation services is the daily objective of professionals at...

Arts + Culture

Heartfelt Songs From The Road

Mark Mackay Pauses From Touring To Share Thoughts About Songwriting Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Iris Leonardo Music has the power to express what words alone cannot, says the creator of the emotion-packed, new single "I Am Love." When mod-country/guitar-driven rocker, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Mackay takes to the road, he carries with him soulful bits from his present Murfreesboro and Nolensville home turf. However, as a touring artist, he says what...

Local Services

Honest, Reliable Auto Services

Tire World Professionals In Murfreesboro Handle Vehicular Repair And Wheel Needs Of Customers Throughout Middle Tennessee Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Jon Gregory Earning and developing customer relationships based on trust is the underpinning of Tire World, Inc., asserts owner and Murfreesboro native Jason Wrather. As one of the last family-owned, longstanding tire-based businesses in Rutherford County with a 40 year-plus reputation, the entity was started by Jason's father...