historic preservation

MTSU Kirksey Old Main Reopens Following Extensive Upgrades

Aug 18, 2026 at 03:36 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday (August 18th) to celebrate the grand reopening of Kirksey Old Main following.... Read More

Center for the Arts | The Hidden History and Massive $400k Transformation of a 117-Year-Old Landmark

Jul 13, 2026 at 11:47 am

The Center for the Arts Murfreesboro drives local economic growth while preserving rich community history. From its origins as a 117-year-old post office and public library.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro | The Walnut House & Happy's Sports Lounge

Apr 23, 2026 at 10:39 am by Producer

Murfreesboro’s historic downtown is undergoing a high-energy transformation into a premier entertainment destination. Sarah Callender of Main Street Murfreesboro joins.... Read More

MTSU’s Awarded Library of Congress Grant to Support Regional Educators

Apr 16, 2025 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation was named one of six recipients of Teaching with Primary Sources, or TPS.... Read More

Farm Agency’s Depression-era Photography - Free Public Talk Thursday at The Heritage Center in Murfreesboro

Sep 21, 2024 at 06:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation will host author Joseph R. Millichap for a free public talk Thursday, Oc.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Preserve Historic Battlefield with New Park Land

Jun 20, 2024 at 07:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday evening to approve a unique sub-grant agreement for the American Battlefield Trust. The Trust.... Read More

Music City Swing Kicks Off Murfreesboro Concert Series - and - Busking for Others on the Local Square?

May 31, 2024 at 06:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Busking... It's the activity of playing music in the street for voluntary donations – and we may see more busking in downtown Murfreesboro... That w.... Read More