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Michelle Willard

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Michelle Willard is a freelance journalist and Award-winning newspaper reporter. Recovering archaeologist. Political nerd. True crime junkie. Local know-it-all.

Registered: Oct 04, 2017

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Murfreesboro Police Blotter: Feb. 12 - Part 1

Feb 12, 2019 at 05:30 pm by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Police responded incidents like fraud, assault and burglary on Feb. 8-9, according to MPD's call log for Feb. 11. The map below is a listing.... Read More

8 lots in Smyrna's Colonial Town Park, Hot Topic Tennessee building sell for $26M+ each

Feb 11, 2019 at 01:00 pm by Michelle Willard

There were a few notable commercial transactions in January and both were in north Rutherford County. On Jan. 2, limited liability company Capref Smyrna sold eight lots .... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Blotter: Feb. 8, 2019

Feb 08, 2019 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Police responded to approximately 100 calls for service from Feb. 5-6, according to MPD's call log for Feb. 7. The map below is a listing of select inc.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Blotter: Feb. 7, 2019

Feb 07, 2019 at 10:19 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Police responded to approximately 110 calls for service from Feb. 4-6. The map below is a listing of select incidents that did not result in an arrest. Other cri.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion is the most famous historic house in town.

Rutherford County makes move to help preserve history with a tax abatement

Feb 07, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County took a step becoming the first county in the state to help owners of historic properties with upkeep. At the Feb. 4 Steering Committee meeting, a measure wa.... Read More

Opinion: Why does Bill Ketron want to treat the Square like my granny's living room?

Feb 04, 2019 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

My grandmother had a beautifully decorated living room. It had a definite Asian feel with gifts from my uncles who served in Vietnam festooning the walls. The white carpet st.... Read More

Celebrate Valentine's Day early at 'Defibrillator,' a night of storytelling, music and more

Feb 01, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

Local creatives are collaborating on a one-night multi-genre show celebrating the "heart breakers, breath takers, and fate makers" of our lives. "Defibrillator" will weave st.... Read More

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Why John Hood deserves the Doug Young Lifetime Achievement Award

Jan 31, 2019 at 04:30 pm by Michelle Willard

On Thursday, Jan. 31, the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce honored four men who deserve the accolades at its annual Business At Its Best luncheon. But one man stands hea.... Read More

What's going on with Nissan's former CEO Carlos Ghosn?

Jan 31, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

You may not recognize his name but Carlos Ghosn has had a tremendous impact on Rutherford County. That's why I've been following news of his downfall rather closely. And.... Read More

Linebaugh Library hold open house Tuesday, Jan. 29

Jan 25, 2019 at 12:11 pm by Michelle Willard

When the doors open at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, Linebaugh Library staff will be welcoming those who haven’t yet seen the new layout and upgrades. If it’s been a w.... Read More

Bakery war breaks out on Murfreesboro's Public Square. Who will be declared winner?

Jan 22, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

Tasty Table and Olive Branch Bakery have joined forces on North Church Street. Tasty Table has relocated from its Medical Center Parkway location to the former B.McNeel's bu.... Read More

Golfer saved before Christmas with quick thinking by Old Fort Golf Club's Christopher Randolph

Jan 18, 2019 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

When a golfer at Old Fort Golf Club had a heart attack, Golf Department Shop Manager Christopher Randolph sprung into action. "Because of Chris's quick response and acti.... Read More

Needing more money for sports, Murfreesboro approves hotel/motel tax increase

Jan 18, 2019 at 09:30 am by Michelle Willard 2

Despite protests from local industry, the Murfreesboro City Council adopted on first reading Thursday night, Jan. 17 an increase in the Hotel/Motel occupancy tax from 2.5 perc.... Read More

4 questions about building a DMV and Clerk's Office at Lane Argi-Park

Jan 15, 2019 at 02:09 pm by Michelle Willard 2

Rutherford County's Board of Commissioners is looking at doing something that on the surface seems like a good idea. Committee Chairman Allen McAdoo said the county is consid.... Read More

Rutherford County's state House delegation gets prime committee assignments

Jan 11, 2019 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

House Speaker Glen Casada made committee assignments Thursday, Jan. 10 for the 111th General Assembly. Rutherford County's delegation came away with one committee chairmanshi.... Read More