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Donnie McKnight

Construction in and around Rutherford County has changed a lot since the 1970’s, and Donnie McKnight has been here to see it all. With over 45 years of experience in the Murfreesboro area, Donnie knows a thing or two about building.
11/12/2018

Livesay Properties, Inc.

Established in 2004, Livesay Properties has been one of the premier custom home builders in Murfreesboro, Franklin, Brentwood, and other areas of Middle Tennessee. They have developed hundreds of properties in a broad range of price points...
11/12/2018

Top-Producing Loan Officer to Lead FirstBank Mortgage Teams

Brandon Burks has been named the Tennessee Regional Sales Manager for FirstBank Mortgage. He will lead the sales teams for FirstBank Mortgage’s 21 locations throughout the state...
11/12/2018

Tim Dutton

After three decades in Middle Tennessee’s Real Estate and Construction industry, President and General Contractor Tim Dutton founded Heritage Custom Homes, Inc. to help home buyers make their dream homes an attainable reality.
11/8/2018

Andy Holmes

A Murfreesboro resident since 1985 and a MTSU Business Management graduate, Andy Holmes has overseen the construction of over 600 home construction projects across the greater Rutherford County area.
11/8/2018

The American Heart Association Announces Middle TN 2018-2019 Board of Directors

The Middle Tennessee American Heart Association is pleased to announce its 2017-2018 Board of Directors. Vice President of Turner Construction, John Gromos, will serve as chairman and Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute’s Walter Clair, M.D. will serve as president.
11/8/2018

New Elementary School Naming Contest Open

Murfreesboro City School’s 13th elementary school needs a name. The School Naming Contest is open now through November 16. To submit a name suggestion, click the Ask MCS icon at cityschools.net. School mascot suggestions are also being accepted...
11/2/2018

Tommy Simmons

With a Civil Engineering Master’s degree in his back pocket and nearly 10 years experience in the engineering and construction sales industry, Tommy Simmons knew he wanted to do something different.
11/2/2018

Jeff Wyatt

Jeff Wyatt came from a family of contractors, and was fortunate to work for one of the larger homebuilders in Tennessee. He is from Murfreesboro and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2002. 
11/2/2018

VIProfile: Retta Gardner

It is often said that “attitude is everything,” and with a good attitude, combined with continuous education and a strong work ethic, Retta Gardner believes there are no limits to how far a person can go in life.
11/2/2018

VIP at Home: Stanlicks at White Oak

A decade ago, Roxanne and Mitch Stanlick began their search for a home in Murfreesboro and they found exactly what they were looking for in the Northwoods neighborhood. Built in 1995, they’ve now lived in their modern-style home for 10 years; recently, they completed a massive renovation project.
11/2/2018

Reinventing Vintage as a Statement Piece

Style is about achieving a look that says – WOW! In interior design, the wow factor is created in every room by using lighting, color, texture, and shape to highlight a focal point. Often these elements enhance a single “statement piece” that draws the eye into the room.
11/2/2018

Liz McPhee

While most of Rutherford County know Liz McPhee as the first lady of Middle Tennessee State University, she is a powerful force for education on her own. Recently retired after teaching third grade for 40 years, she has not slowed down.
10/22/2018

Dr. Linda Gilbert Named 2019 TN Superintendent of the Year

The Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents released the following statement announcing Dr. Linda Gilbert as the 2019 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year: The Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS) met in Gatlinburg, TN on September 9th for their annual Awards Banquet. 
10/22/2018

FirstBank Mortgage Announces 66 Recipients of Next Generation Mortgage Scholarship

FirstBank Mortgage has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 66 families as part of the Next Generation Mortgage Scholarship program. In all, $66,000 was awarded to families across Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.
10/22/2018