Topic: Murfreesboro

159th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldier dies in Afghanistan

October 3, 2009 |

Fort Campbell – A Fort Campbell Soldier died Thursday at Combat Outpost Garda in the Nerkh District of Afghanistan from injuries sustained from insurgent small-arms fire.

Specialist Russell S. Hercules Jr., 22, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., was an infantryman assigned to F Company, 4^th Battalion, 101^st Aviation Regiment, 159^th Combat Aviation Brigade. He joined the Army in June 2006 and arrived at Fort Campbell in October 2008. «Read the rest of this article»

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A botanical tour of Flat Rock State Natural Area scheduled for Oct. 3

September 30, 2009 |

There are a few days left to RSVP for the Botanical Tour of Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens State Natural Area, slated for Saturday, October 3, beginning at 10 a.m. (central).

Reservations are required and the deadline to reserve a spot on the tour is Friday, October 2. For more information or to RSVP, please call (615) 532-1378 or e-mail todd..

Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens is one of the most ecologically significant natural areas and serves as an important research natural area. Naturalist Todd Crabtree will lead the tour and participants will get to observe numerous species of rare plants, as they hike along the trail. In addition to observing a variety of habitats, participants will see cedar glades, barrens, woods and sinkholes. Grasses and composites will be the focus, but many other plants will be evident – including a mix of fall foliage and flowers.

The 3.5-mile trail is long and not steep, but footwear with good ankle support is recommended. In case of inclement weather, the hike will be canceled. Participants should bring their own lunch and water and are asked to meet at the Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens parking lot on Factory Road. A map of the area can be found at http://www.tn.gov/environment/na/natareas/flatrock/flatrock.pdf. «Read the rest of this article»

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HUD awards more than $600 Million in Recovery Act grants to support community development and job growth

September 26, 2009 |

Tennessee to receive over $13.2 million; Clarksville $215,046

Washington – In the Obama Administration’s continued effort to stimulate community development and job growth, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $620 million to over 500 communities across the country through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). To view the list the full list of grantees receiving funding under this program, visit HUD’s Recovery Act website. Tennessee will receive over $13 million (see attached list).

The Recovery Act made available a total of $1 billion through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. On July 16th, HUD announced the first round of grants under this program to nearly 700 communities, totaling $360 million. With today’s announcement, all $1 billion are now in the hands of communities, working to create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods.

“Today, I am proud to announce that HUD has moved quickly to obligate more than $10 billion in Recovery Act funds,” said Donovan. “Nearly three quarters of our Recovery Act funds are now available to communities across the country and are being put to work creating jobs, making homes more energy efficient, and strengthening neighborhoods.” «Read the rest of this article»

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Murfreesboro Regional Sustainability Forum

May 15, 2009 |

The Tennessee Environmental Council presents a summit for a sustainable Tennessee at the Murfreesboro Regional Sustainability Forum. A forum on clean energy, natural resources and healthy communities. Come and learn more about the connection between healthy communities and habitat and water quality. Hear from local and regional experts. Be part of developing an action plan for our community.

When: Tuesday, May 19, 5:30-8:30 PM
Where: 311 Butler Dr., Murfreesboro, TN

Free tree seedlings will be given to the first 50 people!

RSVP today by email or by calling 615.248.6500

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The GOP Review

April 20, 2009 |

Election Laws, economic development and the budget are among wide variety of issues debated on Capitol Hill this week

(NASHVILLE, TN), April 16, 2009 – Election laws, economic development, the budget, telecommunications, and violent crime were among a wide variety of issues headlining debate on Capitol Hill this week. However, State Senators also took time on Monday to remember the victims of last week’s tornadoes in Rutherford, Sumner, and Benton Counties and commended emergency personnel for their handling of the disaster.

The worst damage was in Rutherford County where a deadly EF-4 tornado hit Murfreesboro packing winds of 166 mph to 200 mph, killing a mother and her baby. The tornado, which was a half-mile wide and ran a 28-mile path, set a record for the longest EF-4 tornado in history. Seven people were critically injured and about 818 homes were damaged, with 111 of those homes completely destroyed. The cost to businesses and residents has preliminarily been estimated at $40.2 million.

A Murfreesboro Gas station suffered significant damage (Chris Jackson)

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Surviving the Murfreesboro tornado

By Chris Jackson | April 14, 2009 |

Clarksville native Chris Jackson’s personal account of his experience in the recent Murfreesboro Tornado

I can remember as a child how much fear I had of the word “tornado”. Like most children who grew up in the seventies, our first exposure to exactly what those terrible storms were, came from the yearly airing of “The Wizard of Oz”. I can remember a few times where tornadoes touched down near our home in the Salem community, and even one time when some shingles were blown off our roof while we were out having fun at Opryland.

I’m not a scientist, and certainly not a meteorologist, but it seems to me that in recent years we have had to endure far more of these storms then we ever did when I was a child. Those who have lived longer than me seem to agree. «Read the rest of this article»

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