New FirstBank Under Construction

Temps in the 30's didn't slow an enthusiastic groundbreaking Thursday morning for a new FirstBank in the Publix Shopping Center on the New Salem Highway. It will be known as the Salem Cove branch.

(Left Photo, L-R) FirstBank Murfreesboro President Ben Weatherford and FirstBank CEO and President Chris Holmes.

FirstBank Murfreesboro President Ben Weatherford commented . . .

(Above photo) Architect's drawing of the Salem Cove branch of FirstBank. Weatherford said the faciity should be open this coming September or October.

Community Growth Continuing

Murfreesboro Mayor Tommy Bragg (below left) and Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess (right) take time to talk about the growth and strong economy being enjoyed in the area.

Forecasters continue to predict that Rutherford County will become larger than Hamilton County (Chattanooga). The current local population is over 260,000, and studies show Rutherford County should be at 310,000 in only two-years, and explode to 420,000 by 2030. To give you a clearer picture, current population estimates for Hamilton County are 340,855.