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Contents

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Welcome to the Boro 20

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FEATURES

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BEST WARRIOR

National Guard members from across the country compete in swimming, shooting, survival skills in Tennessee.

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OZONE FALLS

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WELCOME TO MURFREESBORO

MUSIC NOTES Mungion plays Hop Springs, Aug. 18.

MOVIE Nope

17 Living NATURE NEWS Monarch butterflies

Sounds

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Get to know the middle of Tennessee.

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LOCAL AUTHORS

FRANK CAPERTON III Historian and encourager, 1962–2022

26 Art

Papadosio hits The Caverns with other jamtronica artists for two-day festival.

EXHIBIT Paintings by Michael Butts at Walnut House

Wilson County Fair brings country, bluegrass, gospel and rock sounds.

Diverse works by five local writers.

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Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Better Business Bureau encouraging businesses to train and educate workforce.

THEATER Cinderella

CONCERT CALENDAR Secret Commonwealth, Mixtape ’80s tribute band and more

Art Director: Sarah Mayo Copy Editor: Steve Morley Publisher/Editor in Chief: Bracken Mayo

ALBUMS Jason Lee McKinney Band, One Last Thing

CALENDAR Friday Night Live, Depot District BBQ Fest, Community Rhythm Event, State Fair, and more

Tall Tennessee Falls sits just off historic state roadway.

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14 Reviews

6 Events

Advertising: Nneka Sparks

27 Food

RECIPE Squash and zucchini casserole

Contributors: Tiffany Boyd, Jennifer Durand, Delores Elliott, Bailey Finn, Bryce Harmon, Laura Lindsay, Blaine Little, Zach Maxfield, Ashleigh Newnes, Ethan Pickering, Jay Spight, Andrea Stockard, Bill Wilson

22 RESTAURANT Flying Chicken Station

30 News

BUSINESS BUZZ Joe and Dough Cafe, Whataburger, Electric Peach Tattoo, Doodles Kitchen and Bakery, and more BUSINESS MOMENTUM Being a teammate

34 Opinion FREE YOUR CHILDREN Misconceptions about home schooling

MR. MURFREESBORO Stones River Battlefield SPORTS TALK Flair stops by to pump up the Titans.

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THE IDEA OF “SCHOOL CHOICE,” which evidently ultimately aims to set the interesting precedent of letting parents “choose where they want their tax dollars to go,” has recently been a rising topic of discussion.

Of course, parents in the area have quite a few existing choices on how to educate their children—in addition to their area’s public institution, they can choose to send them to a handful of reputable private schools in the area; they can home school, choose an online learning model, affiliated with the public schools or not, or, if the student qualifies, they can attend an area magnet school. The Rutherford County Board of Education recently approved an application to open Empower Academy, a “public charter school,” further increasing local choice.

Though it seems many proponents of charter schools, vouchers and “school choice” don’t necessarily want choices, they have choices. They want others to pay for their luxury, or perhaps they are interested in obtaining public money in order to launch a school of their own.

Some parents don’t want their kids going to a standard public school but would rather that taxpayers pay for their children to attend the school of their choice, rather than them having to pay the bill.

“It’s our money!” they say of tax dollars used for education. “We should choose where it goes.”

That’s a new approach.

Maybe we should let criminals choose which jail they go to. I want to choose which highway crew works on my road—they’re my tax dollars, after all!

How about launching some charter law enforcement agencies, providing more “choice.”

Maybe some want to choose which property assessor’s office looks at their property, or which fire department serves their neighborhood.

The point is, individuals don’t typically get to dictate how public tax dollars are spent once they are collected and allocated. They can get involved, campaign to get representatives elected who want to spend tax dollars a certain way or lower—or raise—taxes.

This idea that “they’re my tax dollars and I want to choose how to spend them” seems like bizarre logic.

One exception would be if we are talking about food stamps. The recipients of government food stamps get to select the food items they want to use their vouchers on.

So it’s kind of like food stamps, for education.

“Well, that’s welfare! Socialism!”

It’s not welfare or socialism when Republicans propose it, right?

Interesting issue. Choose the best way to educate your children now, without waiting for any further government ruling or financial handout.

And the Pulse rolls on! Thanks to everyone for reading, contributing, advertising and distributing our community publication, highlighting the people, events and places of our area, which is so awesome it keeps on drawing more and more people.

Catch the Pulse and other local businesses along with Blue Raider Athletics at the MTSU Fan Day, an event kicking off football season and the fall semester, on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 21, at the MTSU Floyd Stadium. Should be fun.

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EVENTS CALENDAR  AUGUST 2022  BY ANDREA STOCKARD AUG. 7

reer Closet has professional attire available at no cost for students seeking their first internship or job interview. Students may acquire one full outfit each school year from the closet. While all donations are welcome, high-need items include women’s blouses, plus-size clothing, blazers without shoulder pads, and belts. Men’s items needed include tall and size 28–32 waisted slacks. For questions about the Career Closet, email kim.collins@mtsu.edu or call 615-8985467. The Career Development Center offers a myriad of online and in-person services to help students find the right job.

Learn more at mtsu.edu/career.

MOVIE TRIVIA WITH BRAINIAC Brainiac Trivia will present a special movie trivia night at The Warehouse (730 Middle Tennessee Blvd.) beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7. The event will focus on movies from the 1980s to today. Local artists Ryan Frizzell and Meagan Armes will both be on hand selling their original artwork. For more information, email musictreeentertainment@yahoo.com or find Brainiac Trivia on Facebook.

AUG. 9 RUTHERFORD CABLE BREAKFAST MEETING The theme for the August meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 9, is “Pandemic, Purpose & Panic: One Woman’s Survival Guide.” The meeting is at the Doubletree Murfreesboro (1850 Old Fort Pkwy.), with a virtual zoom option, from 7:15–9 a.m. This conversation centers around authenticity, conscious leadership and the need for transparency. Nancy Youssef, a recovering corporate executive, shares her story involving Fortune 1000 companies, an award winning start-up, and leadership in the not-for-profit world to address her personal challenges, social stigmas and disruption. Youssef currently serves as chief business development officer for Soles 4 Souls, a nonprofit based in Nashville. She is also founder and President of Curves with Purpose and is an adjunct professor of fashion entrepreneurship and retail management at Belmont University. Bring plenty of business cards. For more information, visit cablemembershipdirectory.wildapricot.org or email yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com.

AUG. 9 TENNESSEE TRAILS ASSOCIATION MEETING The Tennessee Trails Association’s monthly meeting of the Murfreesboro chapter will be on Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 7–8 p.m. at Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road). For more information, visit tennesseetrails.org or call or text 615-971-8894.

AUG. 11 LINEBAUGH HOSTS LOCAL AUTHOR WARREN GILL Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) 6 * AUGUST 2022 * BOROPULSE.COM

AUG. 11 AUG. 5 FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERT WITH MIXTAPE The Main Street Friday Night Live Concert Series is on the historic Murfreesboro Square on Friday, Aug. 5, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Bring a chair to see Mixtape’s ’80s tribute and enjoy supper from one of the food trucks onsite or at one of the downtown restaurants. This is a free family concert. For more information, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/friday-night-live. hosts local author Warren Gill for a book signing on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Gill will be signing and selling copies of Cane Creek Days, published in October 2021. Cane Creek Days is the memoir of a boy growing up on a farm near Petersburg, Tennessee, and illustrates the kind of farming life that no longer exists. It takes place among the fields, small towns, bridges and dusty roads through which winds the beautiful, life-sustaining stream called the Little Cane Creek. Gill shares about growing up in the 1950s, the lessons he and his community learned and how they survived without the technological tools that modern farms use today. Gill, who retired after a career as an educator, including time as a researcher and professor at MTSU and UT with his primary focus on animal husbandry, lives on a farm near Petersburg. Books are $20 for hardback and $15 for paperback. Learn more at warrengillbooks.com.

AUG. 11 SUMMER COCKTAILS & APPETIZERS Shaken or stirred? Come out to The Curious Kitchen (327 E. State St.) for a cocktail party on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 6–9 p.m.

In this three-hour class, a skilled mixologist teaches how to whip up famous cocktails while creating an array of delicious appetizers. Afterwards, you will be prepared to throw your own cocktail party. The menu includes naan flatbread with fontina and mushrooms, fresh ceviche with corn chips and more, and cocktails include watermelon mojito and a lavender lemon drop. All participants must be at least 21. For more information, visit thecuriouskitchen.net.

AUG. 11–12 MTSU CAREER CLOSET CLOTHING DRIVE Middle Tennessee State University’s Alumni Office and the Career Development Center have teamed up for a clothing drive to restock the MTSU Career Closet. The inaugural Career Closet Extravaganza will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11–12, with clothing drop-off at the MTSU Alumni House (2263 Middle Tennessee Blvd.). Donors may use the visitor parking spaces to drop off items. The Career Closet is part of MTSU’s Career Development Center, located in Keathley University Center. Thanks to MTSU alumni, faculty, staff and local community, the Ca-

DISCOVERY CENTER ALL ACCESS NIGHT Don’t miss the fun at the next All Access Night on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 5–8 p.m. at Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St.). Your little paleontologist will “dig” learning more about dinosaurs and exploring fossils. All Access Nights are a time for special-needs families to enjoy the Discovery Center’s exhibits in a sensory-friendly environment. The event is free, but reservations are suggested.

For more information, call 615-890-2300 or visit explorethedc.org/allaccess.

AUG. 12 AND 13 A FEW OF MY FRIENDS The Annual AFOMF Gathering is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13, at the Hilton Garden Inn (1335 Conference Center Blvd.).

The women’s gathering begins with speaker and founder Patricia Douglas at 7 p.m. on Friday and continues Saturday with prophet Janet Wells at 9 a.m. and evangelist Lisa Hooks at 2 p.m. This is the event’s fourth year of existence, and this 2022’s gathering will be “digging up treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places.” Enjoy musical guest Shelley Massey and vendors The Closet Experience and Kaylee Boutique. Lunch is provided. The cost to join the weekend is $50. For more information, visit worldcovenantministriesinternational. org or find AFOMF (A Few of My Friends) Annual Gathering on Eventbrite.

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AUG. 13 DEPOT DISTRICT BBQ FESTIVAL Join Smyrna Parks and Recreation’s Annual Depot BBQ Festival on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Depot District (98 Front St., Smyrna) from 6–9 p.m. Enjoy BBQ vendors, live music and family fun. There is no entry fee. For more information, find the Depot District BBQ Festival event on Facebook or Eventbrite. For vendor information, visit townofsmyrna.org or call 615-459-9773.

LEAGUE OF SUPER PETS

Join Premiere 6 Theatre and Team George Weeks in supporting Purple Paws as Premiere 6 (810 NW Broad St.) shows DC League of Super Pets on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. Admission is $10 per person and also covers a small popcorn and drink.

Get there a little early to check out the petthemed swag table. For more information, visit murfreesboromovies.com.

County special. Artists will be provided with a panel and paid $50. Panels will be sealed and assembled in collage fashion into a temporary mural to be hung at Walnut House. Artists will pick up panels and instructions at Walnut House on Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. Deadline for finished panels will be Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. Panels will not be returned. Those interested in participating can email gtogrye@bellsouth.net by Aug. 12.

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CRUISIN’ THE ’BORO ON SATURDAY NIGHTS

THE CONNECTION AT CHAMPY’S

Show off your car, listen to music and meet new friends at Cruisin’ the ’Boro on Saturdays, Aug. 13 and 27, from 4–8 p.m. at River Rock Baptist Church (2248 Highway 99). The Murfreesboro Hot Rod Club hosts the day featuring music, door prizes and games for the kids. Parking is a $1 donation to charity. Concessions are provided by the RRBC Youth Groups. Everyone is welcome. For more information, find the Cruisin’ the ’Boro on Saturday Nights event on Facebook, or call 615405-5271 or 615-556-0547.

Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken will host the August 2022 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18. All Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and professionals are welcome to attend this casual, free, no-obligation event, where they can meet other small business owners and tap into one another’s experience and energy. Champy’s is located at 1290 NW Broad St.

AUG. 16 EMPTY SPACES CREATE PLACES PROJECT Rutherford County Arts Alliance is in search of 20 local artists to paint panels with abstract forms, colors and themes that represent landmarks that make Rutherford

AUG. 18-SEPT. 18 NASHVILLE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PRESENTS GEM OF THE OCEAN, CYMBELINE

The Nashville Shakespeare Festival works with Kennie Playhouse Theater again to bring two exciting plays to Middle Tennessee: August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean and Shakespeare’s Cymbeline,

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both led by strong female characters with a lot of heart. Cymbeline runs Aug. 18–21 and Sept. 4–5 and 10–11 at oneC1TY Nashville, near Centennial Park, a vibrant urban community using sustainable design features with abundant green spaces and a community lawn for enjoying the outdoors, music, art and theater. Gem of the Ocean runs Aug. 25–28 and Sept.

1–3 and 8–9. Both plays will be staged in Franklin at Academy Park (120 Everbright Ave., Franklin) Sept. 15–18. The events are free with a suggested $10 per-person donation. Each evening begins with food vendors at 5:15 p.m., an “Insight” talk at 5:30 p.m., a pre-show concert at 6 p.m. and main performance at 7 p.m. VIP Royal Packages are available which include reserved seating, parking and dinner. For more information, visit nashvilleshakes. org/shakespeare-in-the-park.

AUG. 21 BLUE RAIDER FAN DAY Fan Day will kick off at 3 p.m. on Sunday,

Aug. 21, at the MTSU Floyd Stadium.

MTSU football fans can gather on the field of Floyd Stadium for an afternoon full of fun prior to the 2022 football season.

This event will give Blue Raider fans the opportunity to meet players and coaches, get autographs, pick up 2022 posters and schedule magnets, play on the inflatables, get to know Blue Raider sponsors and enjoy live music. Fans can purchase season tickets onsite and the Blue Raider Athletic Association will also be set up to answer questions and sign up new members.

AUG. 21 CAR AND TRUCK SHOWOFF Bring your friends and family for an afternoon at the Car and Truck Showoff at Big Creek Winery Tasting Room (7027 Main St., Christiana) on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 3–6 p.m. All cars and trucks are welcome!

Show off your ride, listen to great music, enjoy delicious food and purchase wine for both the event and to take home. Everything will be local. The Table of Cuba and

AUG. 19 EVERYBODY DRUM SOME COMMUNITY RHYTHM EVENT Everybody Drum Some founder Ross Lester will continue the community rhythm event series at Old Fort Park the third Friday of each month, at least through October 2022. For those who would like to join their neighbors in some drumming, the next session kicks off at 6 p.m. at Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro between the playground and outdoor tennis courts. In the event of rain, Lester plans to move the sessions to the fellowship hall of St Patrick’s Anglican Church, 7103 Baker Rd., Murfreesboro. Check the Everybody Drum Some Facebook page or text or call Lester at 615-631-7458 for updates. There is no cost to participate in the community rhythm sessions, and people of all ages are invited to come join the drumming or to spectate. Participants can bring drums, shakers, tambourines, woodblocks or percussive instruments of any type, but instruments will be available for use from the extensive Everybody Drum Some collection. To learn more about Everybody Drum Some, visit everybodydrumsome.com.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Visit the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St.) to “travel” to India on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Families can take pictures in front of the Taj Mahal, go on a Gandhi walk, make Raksha Bandhan friendship bracelets and more. There is no cost. For more information, call 615-8902300 or visit explorethedc.org.

AUG. 27 AUGUST SIP & SHOP

AUG. 18-27 2022 WILSON COUNTY FAIR-TENNESSEE STATE FAIR The 2022 Wilson County Fair-Tennessee State Fair returns Aug. 18–27 at the James E. Ward Agriculture Center (945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon) with 10 stages of entertainment and over 150 events and competitions including livestock shows, motor sports, bluegrass competitions, talent shows, clogging and square dancing, hypnotists and ventriloquists, yard and garden art, a scarecrow contest, jump and run derby, a banana pudding contest, fruits and vegetables, a flower and plant show, state 4-H & FFA events, winemaking, home brewing and more.

This year’s headlining concert is Highway 96 with the Cedar Creek Boys opening.

Other shows include The Voice alumni Kenzie Rose and Ethan Lively, and Grammy award winner Charlie McCoy. This year’s theme, “95 Reasons to Celebrate Tennessee,” was chosen to spotlight every county in Tennessee. Each county is asked to showcase itself by setting up an exhibit on what it is known for. The focus this year will be “Year of Hay.” Gates open weekdays at 5 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sunday at noon. For more information, visit wilsoncountyfair.net. musician Lane Shackelford join the event.

For more information, call 615-785-2124.

AUG. 25 BLOOM STAGE: LESSONS LEARNED Join the next Bloom Stage collaboration on Thursday, Aug. 25, with Lesson Learned: Fables to Folklore and Forces of Nature at Walnut House (116 N. Walnut St.) beginning at 6:30 p.m. with wine and light refreshments and the show at 7 p.m. The theme is inspired by fables related to the times when we should’ve known better. Lesson Learned: Fables to Folklore and Forces of Nature features the poems and stories of Nick Bush, Sidney Blaylock, Lindsay Farrier and many others. Enjoy music from Cassie Sistoso, visual art by Dawna Magliciano and a live art performance by Gregory Lannom.

There will also be two open mic segments, so sign up for a slot and prepare a maximum 4-minute piece to share on theme.

Bloom Stage is a quarterly event that brings a blend of storytelling, poetry, music and art to the Murfreesboro stage at Walnut House.

Admission is free thanks to a sponsorship by Shannon Wheeler and Kara Kemp. Donations are accepted.

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Come out to the Avian Glen Winery (2545 Almaville Rd., Smyrna) on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., for an outdoor event featuring local vendors, food trucks, wine and giveaways. The night is family friendly and fun for all ages. Admission to the event is free. For more information, find the August Sip & Shop event on Facebook.

AUG. 30 MURFREESBORO TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL SOCIAL “Network. Engage. Envolve.” with the Murfreesboro Technology Council. The MTC invites the public to a social networking event on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from

5:30–7 p.m. at Strike and Spare Murfreesboro (1720 Old Fort Pkwy. #2002).

All are welcome. Discuss home automation while discounted activity bands are available for members who would like to bowl. Visit murfreesborotechnology.com and find Events Calendar to RSVP. If you have an idea that you think would make the Murfreesboro Tech Council great, email info@murfreesborotechnology.com.

SEPT. 2 CRAWLTUNES The Boro Art Crawl continues its associated activities, including CrawlTunes on Friday, Sept. 2, at The Abbey (215 N. Church St.).

It kicks off at 7 p.m. featuring the smooth jazz of trumpet player Fredrick Weathersby in an encore performance. Each CrawlTunes and CrawlTalks event is a free celebration, open to the public, and includes reception cheeses and wine. The Boro Art Crawl returns to the Square on Friday, Sept.

16 alongside Main Street Murfreesboro’s Friday Night Live. If you are an artist or a business near the Square and would like to participate or volunteer, call 615-542-6368

AUG. 25–27 LA VERGNE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL The City of La Vergne will host a carnival at Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Dr.) as a part of the city’s 50th-anniversary celebration. Crescent City Amusements will be set up from Thursday, Aug. 25 through Saturday, Aug. 27. Admission times are 6–10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and on Saturday from noon–10 p.m. Enjoy classic foods like hot dogs, funnel cakes, cheese curds, candied apples and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Experience the midway rides like the carousel, Ferris wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl and swing. In honor of the city’s 50th anniversary, the city provides vouchers for 250 armbands to citizens before the event. Each armband is good for four hours of unlimited rides at the carnival and will be distributed through raffle selection. La Vergne residents are given priority. Entries can be submitted by visiting lavergnetn.gov; the deadline is Friday, Aug. 12. Armbands will be available for purchase at the carnival for $20.

AUG. 27 DISCOVER INDIA (FREE DAY)

AUG. 27 MLT AWARDS AND OAKLANDS MEMBERSHIP BBQ The Murfreesboro Little Theatre 60th Season Awards Ceremony, in tandem with the Oaklands Mansion’s membership barbecue, will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, from 5:30–9 p.m. at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.). Join friends, neighbors, Oaklands and MLT members alike for an evening of BBQ, libations, live music and performances on the grounds of historic Oaklands Mansion. You do not have to be a member to attend, but reservations are requested. Enjoy Whitt’s BBQ on the front lawn of historic Oaklands Mansion, a native tree arboretum and natural wetlands.

Julie’s Bartending Service provides an open bar. A performance of Who Killed John Bell? A Bell Witch Experience, written by Jess Townsend, will follow the awards ceremony and brief membership meetings. The event is free, but a donation of $25 per person is recommended for non-members. Donations are accepted both at the door and in advance. Income from the membership meeting helps fund maintenance and preservation of Oaklands Mansion. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Dogs are permitted, but must remain on a leash at all times. For more information, visit mltarts.com and find Upcoming Events, and visit oaklandsmansion.org.

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MONDAYS CONNECT MURFREESBORO Join Connect Murfreesboro each Monday from 9–10 a.m. at BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse (2839 Medical Center Pkwy.) for a casual networking event designed to connect professionals, build relationships, drive referrals and help grow businesses. Please prepare a 60-second pitch about who you are and what you do, as well as a specific referral request for attendees on what can be done to help promote your business. The approximately 20 minutes at the end of each meeting is reserved for members to set up one-on-ones and socialize. For more information or directions, visit connectnashvillenetworking.com/events.

TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Cooperation presents a producer-only farmers’ market at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). The market is open through the last Friday of October from 7 a.m.–noon every Tuesday and Friday. Vendors hail from over 20 Middle Tennessee counties and sell a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, flowers, plants and more. “Come & Go” informative sessions are open to the general public every market day from 9–11 a.m. in the lobby.

Topics range from sustainable gardening, cooking, food preservation and environmental education. The Master Gardeners of Rutherford County are available from 9 a.m.–noon in the demonstration garden for questions and tours. For more information, call 615-898-7710 or 615-785-0862, email hlambert@utk.edu or visit rutherford. tennessee.edu/farmers-market.

WEDNESDAYS BORO 2 SQUARE RUNNING The Boro 2 Square running group meets at Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.) every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The group welcomes runners of all paces looking to get out and run and socialize with other runners. Normal run distances are between 3 and 5 miles. Participants are welcome to hang out and socialize at Mayday following the run. For more information, visit facebook.com/boro2square.

SATURDAYS SMYRNA DEPOT FARMERS MARKET

Carpe Artista hosts the Smyrna Depot Farmers Market in partnership with the Town of Smyrna. The 2022 season runs until Sept. 17 from 8 a.m.–noon at the Historic Smyrna Front Street Depot District (98 Front St.). For more information, call 615-984-4038 or visit carpeartista.com/farmers-market.

SATURDAYS SATURDAY MARKET Main Street Saturday Market in downtown Murfreesboro is a weekly farmers market on the Murfreesboro Public Square every Saturday from 8 a.m.–noon through the end of October. Spend the day with real farmers, real food and real community.

For more information, find Murfreesboro Saturday Market on Facebook.

ONGOING LIBERTY’S STATION COLLECTING AMERICAN FLAG PHOTOS Flag photography can be a rewarding subject to explore with a camera. From single flags to multiple flag displays, it can challenge the photographer both creatively and technically to capture meaningful images that tell the stories of patriotism. Liberty’s Station—a Murfreesboro organization whose mission is serving individuals with employment obstacles through meaningful job training and placement by developing their God-given potential—now offers an opportunity for photographers to share their most unique, successful images of the American flag and to have their work recognized and published in Liberty’s Station United States Flag book. The submission period will run through Sept. 7, 2022. Visit libertysstationtn.org and click on Liberty’s Station Flag Project to submit images and to review the official rules.

ONGOING HEAD START ENROLLMENT Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is currently enrolling for its Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K programs, which provide free learning activities for children up to 5 years old.

Enrollment means individualized education, health and dental screenings, development assessments, parent involvement, parent trainings and meetings, and family support services for all students.

For more information, call 615-742-1113 ext. 7510 for Murfreesboro Head Start or Early Head Start, ext. 7520 for Murfreesboro pre-K, or ext. 9410 for North Rutherford or home-based Head Start.

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With pieces ranging from reggae to bluegrass-flavored jams punctuated by rollicking piano work, the guys from Chicago should get the crowd moving—and the musicians in the house gawking at the collective virtuosity on the stage.

Mungion is scheduled to kick things off at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 and available at hopspringstn.com. For more on Mungion visit mungion.com.

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THE CAVERNS WILL PRESENT its first camping festival Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6.

Papadosio, a chill jam/electronic/progressive rock group, will headline Subterranea Fest, performing four sets across the two days. Originally from Asheville, North Carolina, Papadosio has become a festival-circuit favorite over the past decade.

Other artists appearing at Subterranea include SunSquabi, Doom Flamingo, Lespecial, Cloudchord, Earthcry and Axel Thesleff.

The weekend will also feature yoga, workshops, and sound baths—relaxing experiences using singing bowls or other auditory devices, often used for healing or meditation. These sound baths will happen in Big Room Cave, separate from the music venue on The Caverns grounds.

Art vendors and food trucks will set up onsite as well for what should be an exciting weekend for jamtronica fans at The Caverns. For more information on the Subterranea Festival and The Caverns, visit thecaverns.com.

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The evening of Thursday, Aug. 25, Charlie McCoy will join Tim Atwood and Megan Mullins at the Fiddlers Grove Opry Pavilion.

On Saturday, Aug. 20, catch Kinsey Rose, Ethan Lively and Zachariah Malachi. Additional music MEGAN MULLINS at the fair includes an Elvis tribute (Monday, Aug. 22), a Minnie Pearl tribute (Wednesday, Aug. 24), a group known as Def Leprechaun that mixes Irish and rock styles (Sunday, Aug. 21), bluegrass from East Nash Grass (Wednesday, Aug. 24) and some clogging (Saturday, Aug. 27), among much more. For a full schedule and more information, visit wilsoncountyfair.net.

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Underestimating an album, no matter the reason, can go forever unchecked, leaving billions of us unknowingly unaffected by an artist’s message thrown back into the racks. Fortunately, One Last Thing, the 11th studio album by Middle Tennessee’s Jason Lee McKinney Band, breaks the boundaries of the Christian rock section as “life-affirming, modern-day roots music” with a big, Southern blues/rock/gospel fusion that is very much straight-up praise, performed by a properly produced funk/rock quintet.

The intro track, “Cross Over” features a youth minister-like singing McKinney on guitar as the choir and band claps in the big unison style of The Lumineers and responds for the verses, then seamlessly transitions into a solid funk band—with a full horn section, thicker bass lines and all—for the choruses and bridge. The production is immaculate and leaves listeners with a feeling that only a choir and horn section can provide. It’s great, right off the bat, and following with a similar sentiment, the midnight-funker “Sing a Prayer” could play on secular club’s PA as dancers ask who it is, instead of noticing its praise-rock.

McKinney says that with One Last Thing the band brought “the message of the Gospel to the foreground. The Gospel was always part of our foundation, but now it’s front and center.”

On “Freedom,” a Foghat-like Hammond organ-and-guitar intro explodes right into a Black Keys-

ALBUM tinged gospel feel—loud, fuzzy blues with a choir yelling “Freedom!” Plenty of folks are into that stuff.

With McKinney leading on vocals and rhythm guitars, Barry Strauser on keyboards and backing vocals, Billy Wright on bass, Sam Berce on electric and acoustic guitars, and Logan Todd on drums and percussion (with other guests throughout), the band has produced a range of praise songs that fit anywhere from local Sunday sermons to convention centers.

Other sweet spots on One Last Thing include McKinney gearing towards the vocals of Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers in the rocker “Make No Mistake,” the why-is-this-onesexy “Song of Songs,” and the piano-driven “Liturgy,” evoking strains of the country hymn “May the Circle Be Unbroken.”

While listening to “When I’m Gone” for the first time, following the uplifting horned intro, it turns into an indie song from a random North Californian couple; a pop album song.

But wait. Here comes a half-time bridge with horns. So many layers! Then the electric guitar kicks in, an organ moans to match as they keep climbing!

This band is too good.

Many tracks evoke a sentiment like that (among hints of a wide variety of artists from Eagles of Death Metal to Scissor Sisters to Hall & Oates on some tracks), minus a couple of obvious, crowd-hypnotizing convention songs. It doesn’t matter how many tries or releases or genres it took to get there, the Jason Lee McKinney Band has reached a pinnacle with One Last Thing, where there’s plenty more to praise, for praise.

Find One Last Thing, along with past albums, show dates and Jason Lee McKinney Band merch, at jasonleemckinneyband.com.

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Jordan Peele’s third film comes with a lot of expectation behind it. Peele’s directorial debut, Get Out, was a smash hit that has solidified its position in the modern horror pantheon. His follow up, Us, was met with milder acclaim, that, while not diminishing its quality, has since faded from its honeymoon glow. For better or worse, his latest film, Nope, received the Cloverfield and M. Night Shyamalan advertising treatment, promising unparalleled mysteries and thrills that are all but impossible to live up to.

I’m happy to report that Peele manages to not meet those expectations, and in fact sidesteps them altogether with Nope, an Amblin Entertainment-style throwback to Spielbergian summer spectacles.

Nope is set in a secluded valley in Agua Dulce, California, where the descendants of the cowboy rider in Eadweard Muybridge’s famous photographic series “The Horse in Motion” own and operate a horse training ranch for horses in movies. After his father is killed by seemingly random falling debris, O.J. Haywood (Kaluuya) is left to run the family business with his energetic but disinterested sister Emerald (Palmer). Steven Yeun plays former child star Ricky “Jupe” Park, who now runs a Western theme park called Jupiter’s Claim.

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Nope is told in short chapters, one of which deals with a traumatic and intense episode during Jupe’s childhood starring in a ’90s sitcom. It may seem incongruous, but it ties in directly with the themes of the film, and provides one of the movie’s most haunting scenes.

Jordan Peele pulls together many themes and ideas in Nope, but whether you pick up on how the Haywood’ legacy in Hollywood is symbolic, or how advancement in camera technology connects to what we watch and how we watch it, or the themes of man’s place in nature, an exciting and enjoyable spectacle is still there to behold.

Peele’s writing and directing are sharp as ever, and cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema’s lens beautifully frames the desert landscape at magic hour, or O.J. racing on his horse mirroring his great-great(great?)-grandfather’s legacy. Everyone is excellent in Nope, but it’s Keke Palmer as Emerald who is the buoyant soul of the film, the perfect foil to Kaluuya’s down-toearth O.J. Her and her brother’s investigation into the oddity in the sky, the mystery in the clouds (I’ll say no more), is a delightful journey.

Whereas Get Out was an intense thriller with moments of tension-relieving levity, and Us was a downright scary semi-slasher, Nope is a lighter affair: a joyous adventure. There are plenty of intense and even terrifying moments, but the overall feel of Nope recalls the thrilling spectacles of the late 20th. That there’s so much more to mine from Nope is a bonus, but at this point it is to be expected from Jordan Peele.

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ennessee hosted the Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on the last week of July. The competition is an annual event in which National Guard soldiers from across the country have to compete hard in preliminary competitions just to reach. The competition involves various fitness training, field exercise and combat scenarios. Units across all 54 U.S. states and territories compete yearly in the Best Warrior Competition with 14 National Guard soldiers chosen to compete in the finals.

“It’s like March Madness for the Army,” said Lt. Col. Darrin Haas, with the Tennessee National Guard Public Affairs Office.

This marks the first time that Tennessee has hosted the Best Warrior Competition. The competitors will travel all over the state, but the contest is based out of Smyrna.

Middle Tennessee State University was chosen as one of the sites for the competition because of the swimming and exercise facility that the school recreation center has to offer.

Last year’s winner of the Best Warrior competition, Sgt. Cole Lukens, is a current MTSU student and involved full-time with the Army National Guard.

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nine credit hours per semester. The National Guard is paying for his schooling.

“The best part is probably the comradery, being able to develop and sharpen your skills with the best NCOs and soldiers in the National Guard,” Lukens recalled of last year’s competition, hosted in Arizona. Lukens plans to attend Army Ranger school next spring.

The competition took place in several venues over the course of a week. Following the Murfreesboro stop, competing soldiers traveled to do weapons, vehicle and survival training in Tullahoma and Milan, Tennessee.

“Tennessee hosting this competition means that we get to showcase all the things that we have to offer, like MTSU and all the facilities that the National Guard uses here in the state,” said Senior Enlisted Leader Ken Simmons with the Tennessee Air National Guard. Simmons has been with the Air National Guard for over 40 years and regularly attends the Best Warrior Competitions.

Tennessee State Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Crockett has helped energize the Best Warrior program and helped get Tennessee on the radar for hosting the national event.

“The competitions are pretty similar wherever it’s hosted, but this year we are giving it some Tennessee flavor,” said Crockett while watching the soldiers competing in swimming contests.

On the first day of actual competition, on July 25, exercises involved several types of cardio challenges including an endurance running test dubbed “the beep test” as well as several types of swimming tests. The swimming sections featured everything from endurance swimming to diving exercises, where soldiers dove for rifles at the bottom of the 12-feet-deep pool. The soldiers had to swim in full uniform with rifles and flak jackets to test their endurance in water scenarios.

Throughout the rest of the week, soldiers tested in weapons training with small arms, practiced survival skills in the Tennessee wilderness, and practiced combat exercises like breaching rooms and clearing buildings.

A scoring system tracked each competitor and by the end of the week-long contest Sgt. Spencer Fayles, with Utah’s 144th Area Support Medical Company, received 2022 National Guard Soldier of the Year honors and Sgt. Tyler Holloway, with Wyoming’s 115th Field Artillery Brigade, was declared the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.

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Populations declining, but those in Murfreesboro can plant milkweed to help species STORY AND PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH NEWNES SO, IT’S OFFICIAL. The beloved monarch butterfly is on the endangered list. Though the news is not surprising, it’s extremely disappointing for those of us who have worked diligently to try to secure the longevity of this beautiful species.

It’s easy in times like this for some to feel defeated, but I feel confident that we as humans can turn the clock back and fix what we’ve broken.

The gray wolf, the southern white rhinoceros and Louisiana black bear have all been removed from the endangered species list because of the conservation efforts made by humans. Let’s add the monarch to that list!

The monarch is a very special creature.

It’s one of the most recognizable species in North America. It holds the title of the only two-way migratory butterfly in the world and is famous for its epic annual journey from central Mexico to southern Canada.

Okay, we’ve established they are worth saving. But how? Milkweed, milkweed, milkweed! Plant it, protect it, tell everybody you know about it. Milkweed is a monarch’s lifeline. No milkweed? No monarch. That is exactly what is happening due to the overuse of pesticide, the destruction of natural areas, and the absence of native plants in our landscapes. Add to the list the presence of invasive species and the practice of overmowing, and there is simply not enough milkweed for the monarchs.

Want to do your part to help the monarchs? It’s simple, which is really cool. How many endangered species can we actively

save, and watch it happen in our own backyards? What’s promising about the monarch situation is that each of us has the power to really do something to make a difference and watch that play out before our eyes.

If you happen to be lucky enough to have milkweed growing on your property, don’t mow it. Not only are you mowing their lifeline, but chances are that plant is full of caterpillars and eggs, and you are killing a lot of monarchs.

No milkweed? No worries. Check out Murfreesboro’s Indigenous Plant Project’s (MIPP) native nursery or buy seeds online.

I think you’ll find the plant will bring you so much joy. You can watch the monarch life cycle, enjoy the gorgeous, intricate blooms on any kind of the milkweed species and know that your garden is a part of something so much bigger.

Maybe you have no idea what milkweed looks like. Several sites around us have wellestablished milkweed patches. There is a native garden at Barfield Crescent Park near the Wilderness Station, the landscaped plot between the Discovery Center and its parking lot, the pollinator plot at Old Fort Park, and even along the median on I-24 between exits 97 and exit 110. Once you recognize this plant, you may begin to see it everywhere along country roads and highways.

Small acts can make big impacts. As one of my favorite people said: “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

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n Highway 70, near the town of Crab Orchard, Tennessee, in Cumberland County, outdoorspeople can find the trailhead to the 110-foot-tall Ozone Falls, a towering freefall of a Tennessee water feature.

From the small parking area (and visitors can find more parking across the road or along the highway if the small lot is full), the trail that leads to the falls starts on large, flat rocks, making for a very level walk along this portion.

Suddenly, those venturing to Ozone Falls come to a steep bluff, and walk for a short section along the top of this cliff before the trail turns downhill.

Descending to the base of the falls, rocky overhangs create some small sheltered areas carved into the hillside. Reportedly, these areas were popular gambling sites for card and dice players years ago.

This bit of the trip makes for a fairly challenging journey down the rocks—certainly not an easy degree of difficulty.

Hikers must go over boulders and step from rock to rock for the full climb down, descending at a steep angle. The trail does not require a total vertical rappel, but does require a degree of surefootedness that

many public hiking trails do not.

By just taking it one step at a time, watching where they are stepping, many waterfall seekers can make it without incident.

And then, there it is: the splendid, tall Ozone Falls plummets into a rocky pool, surrounded by massive stunning cliffs along the basin walls, making a picturesque indentation in the hilly Tennessee countryside.

The falls does not make a huge pool, but it contains enough water for a few folks to jump in and swim around. The pool can apparently grow a good bit based on periods of heavier rainfall. Really, as cool and shady as the tucked-away falls pool is, most will want to get into the water on only the hottest of days.

Walking upon the sometimes slick rocks that encircle the feature, one can walk right under the 100-foot-plus Ozone Falls and stand directly underneath the sharply falling water as Fall Creek plunges into the pool from its course above—for those familiar with area waterfalls, this is not the same Fall Creek of Fall Creek Falls, located about 50 miles away; although a Tennessee waterfall enthusiast could definitely take in both of these Fall Creek waterfalls in the same day trip, if they are interested.

Incidentally, both Ozone Falls and Fall Creek Falls were filming locations for the 1994 film version of The Jungle Book.

Ozone Falls did not contain an incredible water volume on a recent July day, but the impressive, rocky basin, and the site’s easy access from I-40, make the Ozone Falls State Natural Area worth a visit for those wanting to take in the unique topographical features of Tennessee.

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Attend and mingle at other downtown Murfreesboro activities such as the free outdoor Friday Night Live concert series and the Boro Art Crawl events, both occurring next on Friday, Sept. 16.

Go Blue Raiders!

Take advantage of the chance to experience NCAA action and support the MTSU football, basketball and other sports teams at home games in Floyd Stadium and Murphy Center. Students get a free ticket to football and basketball games and the option to purchase discounted guest tickets.

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Area historic points of interest include Oak lands Mansion, the Stones River National Battlefi eld, and Fortress Rosecrans, all with stories from the Civil War era. History and geology fans can view archeolo gical relics, gems and fossils at Earth Experience – Mid dle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murf reesboro.

One thing to know about Murfreesboro food is that the area has a legit Southeast Asian dining scene. Explore Taste of Thai, Pad Thai, Ginger, Thai Spice, Thai Pattaya, Yummy Asian Hut, Far East, Cathay and other spots.

For traditional Southern cooking and soul food try Sylvan Park, Jeff’s, Campus Subs or Kleer-Vu Lunchroom.

Outdoor Life

The area is loaded with taquerias, Hispanic markets and food trucks—try Carmen’s Taqueria, Mexico Tipico and MexiVen.

The Murfreesboro Greenway inclu des over 15 miles of paved trail, much of it running along—and at times, over—the Stones River. The trail offers a variety of plant and animal life as well as scenery to view. Enter the system at Barfield Park, Cason Trailhead, Manson Pike, Old Fort Park, Thompson Lane and other access points throughout Murfreesboro.

Barfield Crescent Park also offers a great 18-hole disc golf course.

One newcomer said the quality of the food at some of the local gas stations and convenience stores pleasantly surprised him.

Fat Guy Barbecue, Taqueria Lupita, Flying Chicken Station, Mercados Marias and Kwik Mart may not impress with their atmosphere, but try the food.

Primrose Table, Five Senses, Steakhouse Five or Parthenon Grille may provide an even higher degree of cuisine, ambiance and elegance for those looking for a more upscale dining experience.

And Murfreesboro has multiple Indian restaurants including The Clay Pit, Tandoor and Ugadi Indian Grill.

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Sweet Treats

Between Marble Slab, Baskin Robbins, Hattie Jane’s, Culver’s Andy’s Frozen Custard, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and other spots, the town has plenty of frozen treats. For baked goods, check out Simply Pure Sweets, Nonie’s or Julia’s Homestyle Bakery.

Live Music!

Hank’s Honky Tonk (2341 Memorial Blvd.) hosts live country music seven nights a week.

In addition to all of the local breweries, local music fans can also catch live music at The Boro Bar & Grill just across from campus, at Puckett’s Grocery on the Square, or at the Abbey Public House. For an up-to-date list of live music happenings in Murfreesboro, visit boropulse.com/calendar.

FOR MORE TO DO: Find listings of local ice cream shops, happy hours, restaurants and date night ideas, along with all sorts of other local events, points of interest and more, at boropulse.com.

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Active in the Rutherford County Historical Society, Frank loved local history a great deal, and he did his part to leave a hefty contribution to the historical record of our town.

Often seen at local community events, fundraisers and festivals with his camera, Caperton died on July 6.

He helped many area residents with computer issues, and made it a point to be encouraging to many small-business owners, those involved with area nonprofits, and other community members, myself and the Murfreesboro Pulse included.

Frank seemed to make a habit of being a positive influence in many lives, giving others encouragement to go about their roles with a sense of purpose and joy. As one observer said, sometimes the seemingly small comments, introductions, favors and connections can ultimately mean a great deal to others.

Be like Frank and be an encourager—be a positive influence to others.

Over the years he has probably taken a photo of every single person in Murfreesboro; really, before you say “I don’t think Frank ever took my picture,” look through his shots. You may be surprised.

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THERE ARE STORIES to tell everywhere, and Murfreesboro is certainly no exception. While not every good story will be published, many authors with connections to Middle Tennessee and Murfreesboro have seen their writing make it into book form. Here are just a few recent releases from the group of local published authors.  24 * AUGUST 2022 * BOROPULSE.COM

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by Freddie Snell

by Christine Isley-Farmer

Mark McClish is a graphic designer and artist who graduated from Freed Hardeman University in 2018. He has recently also become a published author in 2021 with his debut science-fiction book, Adhara’s Sonder.

Adhara’s Sonder follows a young inventor named Cyrus in an isolated city after a third global war. At the beginning of the story, Cyrus runs into a time-traveling android named Adhara. The pair goes on adventures to stop catastrophes before they even happen with the use of Adhara’s knowledge from the future. As with many sci-fi stories, the destiny of every character is at stake.

“The feeling of being in a world surrounded by problems that you want to solve but being entirely helpless to fix those problems,” McClish said.

“One day, Cyrus is suddenly enabled to do something about the problems surrounding him, and the story explores the philosophies of responsibility; if you had the capacity to address big problems, would you do a good job? Would you make things better or worse?”

The book contains many illustrations that are originals by the author himself.

The book can be found narrated by the author on Amazon and hard copies can also be purchased. Find the author on YouTube and on Instagram.

This autobiographical book chronicles the life of Freddie Snell, a Tennessean with an interesting and almost supernatural number of near-death encounters under his belt.

Snell, now 67, is a man of many talents including, but not limited to, music, water skiing, theater tech, horseback riding and a stint as a sailor.

Not Yet, which came out this year, chronicles not only his interesting life but also all his brushes with near-death.

When Snell was 29, he broke his neck falling off a horse. When he was in his 40s, he survived a sinking ship in the shark-infested Caribbean waters.

Before his 66th birthday, he underwent quadruple bypass surgery just five months before placing fourth in U.S. Water Ski Nationals. These are only a few examples of the challenges and rebounds in his life. Check out Not Yet for more.

His tale is one of hope and straightup perseverance, with many of his stories about his life taking place in rural Middle Tennessee.

“From here on in these writings, it is understood that if I say ‘the lake’ I am referring to Center Hill Lake,” Snell jokes near the beginning of his life tale.

Snell’s book can be found on Amazon.

Christine Isley-Farmer is a retired Middle Tennessee State University Professor in the School of Music. She is a classically trained vocalist who taught at MTSU for 34 years. In all of her published books, music plays a role. She wrote the first entry in her Boomer’s Tales series at the beginning of 2021.

The illustrated children’s series follows a girl named Chloe and her grandmother’s dog, Boomer. The duo now has three separate books, with a fourth on the way in October 2022.

“In all of my published books and those to follow, bullying, obstacles, teamwork, kindness, friendship, lack of self-confidence, honesty, truthtelling, and children’s PTSD are addressed,” Isley-Farmer said.

The debut in the series, Finding My Yip, was named a finalist in the American Writing Awards for Children’s Fiction in 2021.

This year, the second book in the series, A Hard Nut to Crack, was a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards.

“Music is powerful in the healing process and brings people together. The messages in the books deal with qualities parents, teachers, and other adults in children’s lives want children to learn, Isley-Farmer noted.”

The series is available on Amazon and in select bookstores. Find more about the author at goodreadsbychristine.com.

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by Nancy Ellwood

Deirdre DeMarisco, a Murfreesboro resident, worked over three decades in group insurance.

After retiring, she began more closely chasing her passion for writing as free time presented itself.

The fictional romance book I Only Have Eyes for You follows HR manager Katie O’Brien and her instant romance with a surgeon, Dr. Branigan.

Katie has just relocated to Los Angeles where Dr. Branigan works, and, meeting through a mutual friend, they hit it off immediately.

The rest of the book explores their romance as it progresses through the years and trials that they face.

The title of the book refers to the slow song that the characters share their first dance to, as well as many more dances to follow.

I Only Have Eyes for You is available as a hard copy or eBook at bookstore. dorrancepublishing.com.

Let your little one experience the culture of Nashville with Local Baby: Nashville, a fun-to-flip and easy-to-read children’s book written by Nancy Ellwood that encourages families to explore Music City.

Mary Reaves Uhles’ bright and fun illustrations take the readers to see a performance at the Ryman Auditorium, watch ducks swimming in Centennial Park, enjoy the holiday lights at the Opryland resort, and much more of what the community has to offer.

Local Baby: Nashville also shows readers the abundance of good food and music that is at the heart of Nashville’s culture.

Uhles has twice won the Grand Prize for Illustration from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She has worked as an animator for Warner Brothers and Fisher-Price Interactive. Uhles now resides in Nashville and serves as the Midsouth illustrator coordinator of the SCBWI. Allow the talented illustrator and Ellwood to share the city with you and the youngsters in your life through Local Baby: Nashville. Find it and other books in the Local Baby series from Arcadia Publishing—including guides to Atlanta, Louisville, Austin, Queens, Wyoming and other locales—on Amazon.

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Cast of Cinderella Meets Broadway’s Cinderella as It Prepares for Cannon County Production ON A JULY AFTERNOON, as they were preparing for the upcoming musical, cast members in The Arts Center of Cannon County’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella received quite the surprise guest. Broadway actress Laura Osnes arrived to sit in on their rehearsal.

The cast was ready for feedback from Broadway’s Cinderella. Giving tips on how to display the magic through movement as well as acting motivation, Osnes seemed thrilled to help and was very educational during her Q&A afterwards. This was all made possible by Osnes’ current student, Francesca Noe, cast as Cinderella in the Arts Center’s production.

Noe has big shoes to fill but is adept, thanks to her talent and capable mentors.

Filling the role of Topher is local MTSU vocal student Cameron Roberts. The Fairy Godmother is played by Suzi Richardson, whose grace and goofiness are the perfect combination for the role. Arts Center favorite Gerald Melton fills the intimidating role of Sebastian, and David Campbell plays Lord Pinkelton. Cinderella’s stepmother is played by Stephanie Jones. Alexis Phillips offers a lighthearted portrayal of stepsister Charlotte while Stephanie Whiting complements as stepsister Gabrielle.

Professional actor Gerold Oliver returns to the Arts Center as Jean-Michel. These leads are enhanced and supported by a large ensemble of beautiful voices, elegant movements and intriguing background acting.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will run Aug. 12 through 27 at the Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury. Showtime will be 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

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ocated in the Marathon gas station at the corner of Old Fort Parkway and Thompson Lane, a restaurant known as Flying Chicken Station cooks up various Asian selections as well as fried wings, chicken tenders, fish and shrimp, and even burgers, Philly cheesesteaks and more.

Call it elevated gas station food, or perhaps a fusion of traditional Asian and fried ghetto cuisines.

The honeydew boba tea comes out first for a group trying an assortment of offerings from Flying Chicken.

A blue bear floats at the top of the drink.

A customer may first think this is some sort of a plastic ornamentation, but the Flying Chicken crew places this custom ice cube, turned blue by natural coloring from a blue flower, atop the teas.

“The ice bears are an adorable touch,” Julie Dickerson said. “My favorite dish is the shrimp fried rice,” she added.

Definitely try the bau: very, very fluffy, soft steamed buns, packed with a meaty filling and served with some sweet chili sauce.

“The steamed bao buns were wonderful,” said Joe LaFerriere, a Murfreesboro diner.

“The pork filling moist and tender, and the bun soft and slightly sticky. These were very traditional Chinese steamed bao and I really enjoyed them dipped in a little soy sauce.”

Those wanting some wings may have a tough time choosing a flavor, Flying Chicken offers a large variety of different sauces.

Customers can mix and match sauces with the chicken, fish or shrimp, if they like.

For example, get 20 wings, half tossed in hot sauce, half in sweet pineapple.

Or get an order of six chicken tenders, for $8.49, and Flying Chicken will toss two in sweet chili, two in mango habanero and two in honey lemon pepper sauces, or whichever the customer chooses.

“We really enjoyed the corn nuggets, the

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Black Panther sauce—a blend of hot teriyaki and Cajun flavors, in a further combination of Asian and American culinary traditions—has some zing with lots of seasonings going on, but it’s not incredibly hot.

The sweet chili sauce tastes just lovely, and would probably work on about anything— shrimp, egg rolls, wings, rice, whatever.

“The sheer variety of sauces is enough to come to this place,” Collin, another local diner, said. “The owners are very nice . . . The shrimp is delicious and incredibly crispy.”

Handmade Asian dumplings contain an interesting blend of sweet and spice in the filling, maybe some cinnamon in the srirachatype of hot sauce for dipping.

Find some salty, crispy fried okra at Flying Chicken Station, along with very tasty lo mein, a Chinese noodle dish that is not incredibly fancy, but well seasoned with sesame, soy, onion and garlic flavors. Get a small chicken lo mein for $6, a nice little serving of noodles.

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tasted like fresh homemade food,” according to local diner Hayley. “The dumplings were probably our favorite things.”

Da Peng, a military veteran formerly stationed in Fort Campbell, owns the unique restaurant. His sister, Ann Liu and her husband, Loi, run the Flying Chicken Station kitchen on a day-to-day basis. Ann is from China, while Loi is from Vietnam.

The couple seems proud of their food, and of the selection of teas at Flying Chicken Station.

The spot offers not only flavored milk teas with bubbles—such as mango, Thai, watermelon, honeydew, taro and peach— but also various other teas, like a very floral green passion tea, lavender tea, rose tea or red date tea.

Now, many customers point out that the wings at Flying Chicken, while fried crisp on the outside and remaining juicy on the inside, are quite small. Some even call them “pigeon wings.” But they come highly recommended.

“I got five of the hot lemon pepper and five of the hot honey; every bite of these

wings were perfectly crisp and both sauces were amazing,” said Jeffrey, a Smyrna resident.

One customer said she appreciated the smaller wings.

“I don’t mind small wings because my thoughts are they are probably from real chickens not pumped with steroids, antibiotics and other junk,” according to one Yelper.

A traveler who happened upon this Murfreesboro eatery said he would “totally go back to get more sweet chili wings.”

The Philly cheesesteak gets good marks as well. With the extensive variety of choices, hungry patrons can make all sorts of combinations at Flying Chicken Station: a cheeseburger with some fried okra, maybe, or some chicken tenders in various sauces with fried rice and thai tea, or perhaps the steamed bao with lemon pepper tilapia. So many possibilities.

Mike Todd calls it “the best little hidden gem in Murfreesboro. The couple that runs the place are as sweet as can be!”

So try it out sometime when you are in the mood for some Asian fusion.

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AROUND TOWN

’BORO BUSINESS BUZZ THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY VETERANS COMMUNITY CENTER recently opened at 439 Rice St. near Memorial Boulevard. The location will host many upcoming events for local veterans and others, including fundraising events, meetings and more. It will serve as an event space for different local veteran organizations and events, as well as a site to collect donations.

For more information on the center and upcoming events, visit rutherfordvetcenter.com.

Joe and Dough Cafe, Whataburger, Electric Peach Tattoo, Doodles Kitchen and Bakery, Panda Express, Bean Loft Coffee Company

BY DELORES ELLIOTT JOE AND DOUGH CAFE recently opened its new location at 1220 E. Northfield Blvd. in Murfreesboro. The cafe offers nearly countless breakfast options in addition to its lunch and dessert options, some of which include apple, cherry and pineapple fritters, cinnamon rolls, and gluten-free cake donuts during the weekend. Current hours are from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Sunday, which is 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shortly after opening its current location on Old Fort Parkway, WHATABURGER announced that it will open a second Murfreesboro location, which, along with a Smyrna location, will make for three locations in Rutherford County. The new Murfreesboro location will be located on Memorial Boulevard, and will open in 2023. Other locations include Hermitage, Gallatin, Madison, Nashville, Mt. Juliet and two in Lebanon. The franchise expects to expand across Tennessee even more over the coming years, but as of now, these locations are the only ones that have been announced. For more information, visit stories.whataburger.com.

ELECTRIC PEACH TATTOO recently re-opened at its new location at 118 W. Vine St. after originally announcing its move two months ago. The new location is just across the street from the public library, and current hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday through Thursday (closed on Friday). For more information, call 615-900-3768.

VINE STREET MARKET recently announced its rebranding and is now called DOODLES KITCHEN AND BAKERY, and is run by new owners Charlie and Danielle Gallipoli. The bakery, located at 117 E. Vine St., is considered a “prepared food and takeout style market.” Even with the recent rebranding and name change, the bakery still offers some of the same great lunch, dinner, snacks and sweets options as before, including ready-to-eat and readyto-heat full meals. Some of these items 30 * AUGUST 2022 * BOROPULSE.COM

Although THE WELLNESS EMPORIUM has closed its Murfreesboro location, its Woodbury location will remain open. The Murfreesboro location has been successful for three years, but with unexpected challenges the business experienced during COVID, ownership opted for the Murfreesboro closure. The business mentioned in a recent Facebook post that closing the Murfreesboro location will help to ease the workload and provide more time to discover what works for the team and their mission to help people who are dedicated to better health and well-being.

For more information, visit halfhillfarm.com.

In related news, The Wellness Emporium’s previous location will soon be home to BEAN LOFT COFFEE COMPANY’s first brick-and-mortar dine-in coffee shop, which is located just beside The Boulevard Bar and Grille at the corner of Middle Tennessee and Main streets. Bean Loft Coffee started out as a small food truck, and with the support of locals and local businesses, owner Akirah Chaney has decided to open a permanent location and a second coffee trailer. Both are expected to be used for weddings and private events. The projected opening date is this September. Products offered at this location will include coffee, smoothies and loaded waffles. For more information, visit facebook.com/beanloft. include casseroles, meat and veggies, soups and a variety of baked goods. The bakery offers online access to its weekly menu as well as a service for ordering ahead.

Other offered items include gift items, local homemade goods and products from other local companies. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit thevinestreetmarket.com.

BACKROOM UNIQUE HOME FURNISHINGS is coming to Vine Street at the corner of Walnut Street near Boro Kabob.

Lots of business news on Vine Street lately.

FRONTIER BUILDING, a general construction and design-build contractor recently broke ground on a new commercial development project at 2901 S. Church St. Frontier Building has worked on over 400 projects across 22 states. This upcoming

project is scheduled for completion this October and will include a 9,388-squarefoot complex that will host a PANDA EXPRESS with a drive-thru, a JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS, and three other businesses. The parking lot will provide parking spaces for 74 customers. For more information, visit frontierbuilding.com.

7BREW COFFEE announced that it expects to open its first Tennessee location

by Sept. 9, located at 217 N. Thompson Ln. beside Slim Chickens. The location will feature a drive-thru with two lanes, which differs from 7Brew’s usual coffee-stand experience. 7Brew currently has 21 locations across the southern and midwestern states including Arkansas, Missouri, South Carolina, Kansas and Texas.

The 7Brew menu features seven original flavors, hot and cold coffees, energy drinks and teas, sodas, smoothies and shakes.

THE JOURNEY HOME recently announced plans to build a new facility to host those in need and provide resources for the local homeless communities. According to the recent announcement, the new building will provide 23,000 square feet of space with 10 short-term family units, as well as resources for mental and physical health support, programs to provide assistance with employment, hygiene and clothing, wellness, meals, and more—all of which are offered by the current location at 308 W. Castle St. For more information, visit lovegodservepeople.org.

Experienced real estate professionals Tabitha King and Melanie Harper recently launched AUTHORITY TITLE AND ESCROW—located at 319 Hickerson Dr. in Murfreesboro—dedicated to the real estate and title industry. King and Harper are known as veterans of the business and offer more than 40 years of combined experience, top-notch service and trusted solutions. The business includes providing customized and tailored solutions for residential and commercial closings, and is open to serve realtors, lenders, investors, home buyers and sellers throughout Tennessee.

King was raised in Middle Tennessee, while Harper, a native of Southern California, moved to the area in 2007. They aim to make closing a smooth, effortless and hassle-free occasion.

“Launching Authority Title is the culmination of years of planning and dreaming,” said King. “We’ve recognized the growing need for a closing partner that is a true master over all areas of a real estate transaction.

I’m thrilled to be working with this team to provide exceptional service and peace of mind for such an important milestone in so many people’s lives.”

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THE ALLEY ON MAIN, 223 W. Main St., has dubbed the lot next to the primary restaurant THE YARD, calling it “a sister restaurant of The Alley featuring high flavor food straight from our food trucks.” The open-air space, with canvas coverings for shade and rain protection, and turf on the ground, has games like giant Jenga and outdoor seating to enjoy drink specials and fine food outside the popular downtown Murfreesboro restaurant. team also has the ability to conduct remote closings, and performs 1031 exchanges, private lending transactions, and quitclaim deed preparations.

For more information, visit authorityclosings.com.

DISCOVERY PLAZA, the large development at the corner of Church and Broad streets, is for sale for $9.5 million. This includes the main building, which houses the United Grocery Outlet and other tenants as well as the Party Fowl and Sammi’s Pizza buildings. Find more information on this and other area commercial properties at swansondevelopments.com.

According to a banner hung above a space within the Kroger shopping center at Northfield Boulevard and Broad Street, a restaurant called Q&R CAFE will move into the unit.

SKETCHERS, the family footwear brand featuring athletic and casual shoes plus apparel, has opened a warehouse outlet in Murfreesboro at 1971 Old Fort Pkwy. in Towne Centre near Target and T.J. Maxx.

EPICUREAN OLIVE OIL CO. recently closed its store at The Avenue after a decade at the location, due to medical circumstances. However, the company announced that it will continue to offer its well-loved products on its website and at

The Painted Tree Marketplace locations.

THE PAINTED TREE locations include The Oaks Shopping Center at 552 N. Thompson Ln. in Murfreesboro, 1113 Murfreesboro Rd. in Franklin, and 9630 Kingston Pike in Knoxville. For more information, visit epicureanoliveoil.com.

CLOSINGS

MURFREESBORO PAWN & GOLD (formerly known as Murfreesboro Pawn & Gun) on Broad Street has closed permanently.

PITA PIT on South Rutherford has permanently closed after about a decade at the location. However, there are more than 200 locations across the United States, and 580 worldwide. Fans of the restaurant are sad to see it go and hope that another Tennessee location will eventually open, although as of now, there are not any current plans for another location.

GEORGIA’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL in Smyrna has closed.

“The economy, coupled with surging gas and food prices, has put us in a position where we can’t afford to keep the business open any longer,” according to a farewell statement from owners Jason and Georgia Warrick. “We want to thank all our employees and customers for everything they have done for us in the last 10 years. It has been an interesting ride for sure.”

MURFREESBORO CHAMPY’S CELEBRATES ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY ON AUG. 20 GRAB A 40-OUNCE BEER AND JOIN CHAMPY’S IN CELEBRATING its five-year anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 20. There will be food and drink specials all day and live music starting at 4 p.m.

Champy’s, a locally owned restaurant, specializes in serving Mississippi Delta style food with an emphasis on fried-to-order chicken and 40-ounce beers.

The eclectic, country-style interior design, continuous blues music and Southern hospitality oozing from the staff create a laid-back atmosphere that is hard not to fall in love with.

Seth and Crissy Champion opened the first Champy’s in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in June 2009. After working for the Champions for many years, Samantha Newson and her family brought Champy’s to Murfreesboro in August 2017.

“We heard some great things about Murfreesboro, so we started spending some time up here and after doing that we realized that it would be a great spot to raise a family and start a business,” says Samantha’s husband and business partner, Johnathan Newson.

Since coming to Murfreesboro, Champy’s has made its mark on the community.

Champy’s supports and works with a diverse group of local organizations, such as MTSU’s athletic program, Murfreesboro Young Professionals, the Murfreesboro Soccer Club, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, MTSU’s Greek life and the Murfreesboro Pulse. The local Champy’s team tries to give back to the community in any way it can.

“You can’t have a restaurant or any sort of business in a community without engaging with it and actually being a part of it,” says Newson’s brother and additional business partner, T.J. Goonan. “As we got involved, Murfreesboro really embraced us.”

Celebrating their fifth year in the community, they chose to use the occasion as another opportunity to give back, with live music, good food and cold beer.

“We want to use this as a time to celebrate the people of Murfreesboro, as well as our employees, who have given a lot of their time and effort to support our livelihood,” says co-owner Rachael Goonan.

There is much to celebrate, so come see the team at 1290 N.W. Broad St. on Aug. 20 to get the full Champy’s experience of forties, fowl and five years! For more information, updates and specials follow Champy’s on Instagram @champysmurfreesboro.

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Tennessee Department of Labor, BBB encouraging businesses to host apprenticeships to train and educate workforce

BY LAURA LINDSAY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky recently partnered with the state of Tennessee to build up an apprenticeship program for various businesses throughout the state. The program helps companies attract and retain employees.

“The apprenticeship program is part of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development,” said Charlene Russell, Middle Tennessee regional apprenticeship director with the state of Tennessee. “Our office was established in 2019 . . . we have had tremendous growth in apprenticeships across the state since then.”

Russell says the connection with the BBB started after a conversation in Rutherford County. The Better Business Bureau team in Murfreesboro was looking to form an apprenticeship committee.

“I went to that meeting and talked to them and realized we could really help them with the process of establishing the apprenticeships and building their businesses.”

The partnership can help get the word out about the services the Department of Labor provides, including helping businesses establish registered apprenticeship programs.

“The Better Business Bureau is so much more than just an organization that regulates scams and bad reviews,” said Lorneth Peters, director of marketing and communications at the BBB. “We are here to help businesses grow and be better.”

Peters says a lot of challenges businesses face have to do with the workforce. The BBB of Middle Tennessee and Kentucky work with over 4,000 businesses, and she thought that many of the businesses would love the idea of an apprenticeship program.

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to grow and face challenges,” she said.

“The main problems they have right now are with staffing and retention. Employees are looking for better opportunities. This apprenticeship program provides more opportunity for companies to keep their great employees. And after the employee makes it through the apprenticeship program, they will see a pay increase.”

If a business is interested in the apprenticeship program, Russell will work with them on setting that up.

“You can tailor it to the needs of your business,” Peters said. And if a company needs more employees, the program can help connect them with individuals looking for employment.

The registered apprenticeship program involves structured on-the-job training with a mentor, and the apprentices are getting paid while they are learning, Russell said. The program also includes some classroom time. The hours of on-the-job learning and classroom time vary depending on the occupation—for jobs including electrician, lineman, nursing assistant, dental assistant or an entry-level manufacturing job, just to name a few.

The Department of Labor also offers more than 8,000 online courses for all Tennesseans through Coursera, an open online course provider.

The next Apprenticeship TN informational session is on Aug. 29 from 4–5:30 p.m. at the Better Business Bureau office headquarters, 25 Century Blvd., Nashville. For more information in getting involved in the apprenticeship program, either as an employer or as an apprentice, visit apprenticeshiptn.com, or contact Dr. Charlene Sands Russell at charlene.russell@tn.gov or Lorneth Peters at lpeters@gobbb.org.

Free online courses for any state resident are offered at coursera.org.

BUSINESS MOMENTUM

BY BLAINE LITTLE

Obligations of Being a Member of the Team WHEN ONE ATTENDS college, the student decides a field of study and maybe joins a club or two. When joining the Army, a soldier does so to start a career, earn a college fund, or just buy time to figure out life.

These people think in terms of an established institution and the resources it provides. The motivation is “what’s in it for me?” But the team itself has much more of a human element than that of the organization.

There is stability in being part of a team, providing the individuals are all pulling their own weight. So, it should be a fair question for members of a functioning organization to ask “what have you done for me lately?” Membership into the group is predicated on each member being devoted to that team. Our devotion goes far beyond vocation alone.

Each person is to be accountable to the team. This goes to individual responsibility. Waiting for management to make corrections is not proactive and not being an effective part of the whole.

Our individual perspective needs to be that of “what will the organization get from us?”

Let’s discuss what some of these obligations are:

GET ON BOARD The first obligation is a willingness to change. When onboarding for a similar job with a new company, we many times assume the process and responsibilities are the same as the employer we just left. Though this is a rational conclusion, it is not always the case. The work might be very different from what we are used to.

It is up to us to figure out the new procedures and implement them.

GET PRESENT We may dream of the future or live in the past, but the only reality is the here and now.

However, we are easily knocked out of the present tense. An earlier argument with a family member, or thoughts of where we will meet up with friends this weekend are compelling, but not where we are at the moment. Lashing out at a colleague because your 2-year-old was especially terrible that morning does not create esprit de corps.

you need help, get help. Be prepared to offer it as well. This is how healthy teams function.

People are less impressed with your independence than accomplishing the mission. Raise your hand and stop slowing down everyone else.

GET SKILLED

GET POSITIVE

Many employers offer additional training to assist their people conduct the work. It is important to stay abreast of new procedures, techniques, and even trends, whether training is offered or not. If one is not current with the latest ideas in marketing, that person or firm is not in marketing at all.

Attitudes are contagious, especially when working in close proximity. Often, those mindsets spill over the cubicle wall and into the minds of our neighbors.

We rely on management to set the tone of our workplace, whether we realize it or not. If that leadership is absent, we look to others for cues on our mental points of view.

This is all the more reason to carry the right frame of mind with you. But this can be a definite challenge around the wrong co-workers. You have to be conscious of who you socialize with, because their beliefs will affect yours.

GET INVOLVED Some people are introverts.

There is certainly nothing wrong with that. But there is a need to engage with the other members of the team from time to time. This necessity is more than just the occasional required business meeting.

People are social. They want to know they are not alone. They like the idea of reaching out to someone else should they need help. But you will probably need their help one day as well, so overcome any urge to create your personal silo.

GET HELP Though it may sound like selfserving more than an obligation to the team, it is not. If

Blaine Little is the founder and CEO of Momentum Seminars Training and Coaching, a veteran owned business, helping companies remain profitable by investing in their people. He publicly trains and privately coaches the power skills of leadership, team building and better communication. Learn more about the power of Momentum at momentumseminars.com.

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Opinion Shattering Misconceptions About Home Schooling I HAVE HEARD THE STATEMENT “EVERYONE CAN’T HOME SCHOOL” many times over the years. Parents and educators often suggest that single parents, working parents and parents of children with special needs can’t home school.

Throughout the years I have watched and continue to watch parents destroy these misconceptions by simply doing what so many have said can’t be done. They effectively home school their children. I set out on a quest to interview some of those parents several months ago and have compiled a few of their stories. been very challenging. My “I chose to home school calling has always been originally over 25 years to home school and my ago because I saw firstdetermination to fulfill that hand through my student calling has kept me moving teaching that the public

BY TIFFANY BOYD towards that goal. I have a school would not be teachjob that allows me to have ing my children the morals a flexible schedule while working from home. and values I felt were important. I saw the My children do a great deal of self-teaching impact of social pressures defining a child’s and also benefit from working together on self-esteem. I have seen over the years how subjects. I give them a weekly schedule that important it has been for my children to be they can work on at their own pace. The free from the social pressures and influences schedule includes any activities or appointto conform to worldly views of who they ments which gives them the opportunity to should be and want to be. Having children learn how to manage their time. I have to be with special learning difficulties has also shown me the importance of being able to de- realistic and allow a great deal of flexibility.”

Weihe’s adopted children all have special sign a learning environment tailored to their challenges learning, but being able to tailor abilities and strengths,” Kathie Weihe said. their education has allowed them to learn in “As a single mom, home schooling has

#FREE YOUR

CHILDREN

a less stressful environment and to take breaks when they are overwhelmed.

“One child learned to read while hanging upside down on the side of the couch and climbing on top of the refrigerator.

They are free to move as they need and meet their vestibular needs without bothering classmates. They are also able to use calming techniques such as petting their cat or dog as needed or wrapping themselves in or under a blanket,” the homeschool mom continued. “Through home schooling, I have been able to give them skills for adulthood rather than throw them into an environment that causes them to shut down and learn nothing. Our motto is: Every destination is a chance for education. Every trip to the grocery store is an opportunity to teach a life skill which is more important to challenged learners than completing another worksheet.”

Another parent had issues with a private school not following the doctor’s protocol regarding her children’s medical needs, which resulted in ER trips and hospitalizations: “The negative socialization was also a determining factor when choosing home schooling. I understood that I was no longer directing my child’s education and what they were being exposed to. Not only was it being directed by other adults, but also by other students. I knew that I needed to find a way to intervene before it had a negative lasting impact on my children,” the parent, who chose to remain anonymous, said, adding that the enormous cost of private school was requiring her to work paycheck to paycheck to pay tuition.

“Financially, I needed to find another way,” she said. “When I told my co-workers I was quitting my job, pulling my children from school and we were traveling the world they were terrified. I felt like I could see our future and I needed to home-school. I didn’t want my children to become a statistic.”

The parent chose to babysit, bartend, resell items, and clean houses, and eventually was promoted to property management.

“I am a single mom, with no child support (never received a dime), and I haven’t relied on welfare. I am self-employed. I have no family support system. If I can do it, anyone can do it,” she said. “Our homeschool journeys have included traveling the world to places such as Asia, Europe, the Middle East and living in Australia.

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Stop being afraid of stepping off the ledge.

It didn’t go from being terrifying to being secure in a year. It takes sacrifice but it is worth it. Our lifestyle has provided experiences we would have never had if I had remained at my traditional job. My children are well-rounded, well-adjusted and extremely social with all age demographics.”

DeeAnn Standlee has home-schooled as a stay-at-home mom, as a single mom and as a working married mom.

“My husband does a lot of the running to lessons and such now but I still do most of the ‘school’ part with my son,” Standlee said.

“My ex-husband is also involved with home schooling and that makes me very happy.”

Marcy Green shares, “I was threatened with truancy due to my children’s medical issues. My children were bullied in public school and the school did nothing about the bullying even when brought to their attention. My children have been diagnosed with ADHD, autism, reactive airway disorder, celiac disease and Type 1 diabetes. Due to these issues, public school would be so much more stress on me and my children.

My children struggle to learn in the traditional way that is taught at school.”

Green insists her children need the one-on-one time and to learn the way that works best for them.

“My kids’ mental health is important to me,” she continued. “I really don’t want them subjected to ridicule because of their struggles. I want to have control over what my kids learn both inside and outside of school.”

These are just a few of the testimonials from home-school families I know personally.

The home-school community at large is a diverse group of families that have shattered misconceptions regarding home schooling.

Single parents, working parents and parents of children with special needs are all successfully home schooling their children.

Tiffany Boyd is the founder of Free YOUR Children, a home school advocate, consultant, speaker and the founder of Middle Tennessee Christian Homeschool Connection. She and her husband have home educated for 18 years. Those considering home schooling and would like more information can contact Tiffany at freeyourchildren@ gmail.com.

 From the 1930s when the site was known as Stones River Military Park.

Stones River National Cemetery

Taken shortly after  the park was established by legislation in 1927.

A Look Back at the 1932 Dedication of Stones River National Battlefield DID YOU KNOW the Stones River National Battlefield Park is celebrating 80 years as a national park this month? Let’s go back to 1932, when the Stones River National Battlefield Park was dedicated with a grand ceremony. Speakers paid high tribute to fallen heroes on both sides, and there were flag-raisings. Principle speakers included Congressman Ewin Davis and General Frank Cheatham.

Much of this information comes from the July 16, 1932, edition of The Daily News Journal; thanks to Jim Lewis, programs manager with the Stones River National Battlefield, for the photos.

With the summer sun filtering through the branches of giant trees and casting shadows upon the snow-white tombstones of some 6,000 soldiers of the North, speakers of a united country paid highest tribute to both the North and the South in the formal dedication of the new Stones River Military National Park in Murfreesboro on the Old Nashville Pike.

The setting was ideal for the ceremony as a cool breeze partly offset the hot temperature. The ceremony itself took place in the rostrum in the center of the cemetery.

Approximately 1,000 people sat under the shade of the beautiful trees. The rostrum was brightly decorated, the colors of the Confederacy and the colors of the Union being entwined.

Boy Scouts and members of the National Guard and 117th Infantry Band conducted a flag-raising over the park. Immediately after

One of the featured speakers of the day, Gen. B. Frank Cheatham, a native of Tennessee and an authority on Civil War history, spoke on the part that Tennessee has played in the wars of our country.

“Tennessee soldiers need no word of praise for me; there are no better fighting the band played “The Star-Spangled Banmen anywhere than Tennesseans,” he said. ner” and the last echo of the anthem had died Cheatham then read a specially prepared away, the official dedication was over and article by the war department historian Stones River National Park had passed from which described in detail the bloody battle the hands of Capt. H.J. Connor, who served as which took place on park director for two the spot where the years, to Maj. Gen. The dedicatory services Edward L. King, were held. Maj. commander of the Gen. King, a union Fourth Corps area soldier’s son, spoke of Atlanta. It was a

by BILL WILSON at the event. stirring moment as “We have come the throng stood with together for a common cause to pay tribute uncovered heads and heard the band as it fitto both sides,” said Maj. Gen. King, who tingly brought the colorful exercise to a close. assumed direction of the park in 1932.

The exercises also included a special “And it is fitting today that we consider this concert by the band and a dedicatory problem of war from the serious angle and prayer presented by Bishop Thomas F. be prepared so that there will be fewer of Gailor of Memphis.

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these graveyards in the future. As a nation, we are altruistic but we must be prepared at all times.”

Capt. Connor followed King to the speakers’ stand, where he briefly outlined the work he has done at the park and expressed his appreciation for the many courtesies extended him while a citizen of Murfreesboro.

Later in the afternoon a telegram arrived from Gen. John L. DeWitt, the quartermaster general, who expressed regret at his inability to attend. A similar message was received from Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley.

The second featured speaker of the day was congressman Ewin L. Davis, who was key in getting the federal appropriations for the establishment of the park. Davis gave a lengthy address in which he detailed the history of the legislation necessary in order to make the park a reality.

He told of taking the matter directly to President Coolidge and getting his approval of the matter after he had learned that the secretary of war had declared himself to be against the park establishment. He reviewed other interesting facts concerning the park plans and, frequently during his talk, he was interrupted by applause.

He predicted that all of the states whose soldiers took part in the historic battle would, in the ensuing years, erect suitable monuments to the memory of these brave men who gave their all fighting for the cause they believed to be right.

Tune into WGNS at 100.5 FM or 1450 AM each Sunday at 9 p.m. for The Mr. Murfreesboro Show or find the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Call Mr. Murfreesboro, a.k.a. Bill Wilson, for all of your local real estate needs at 615-406-5872. Follow Mr. Murfreesboro on Facebook and Instagram.

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Flair Stops by to Pump Up Titans; ESPN Realizes Going Woke Was a Joke THE TRAIN DADDY IS BACK with sports news, life lessons and politically incorrect talk.

All aboard!

I will keep this article short and sweet— just a little intro of what you can expect this football season, and with the extra space we’ll post a Titans schedule so you can plan your schedule out now, and enjoy!

Someone was complaining to me the other day about the heat of July into August, just sitting there crying about it. With no hesitation on my part, I smacked that dude right in the mouth, pointed my finger sternly in his face and told him to “chill out, football is just around the corner, so rejoice my brother!” He started to cry and then thanked me for the awakening.

Did Ric Flair at age 73 complain about the heat of Titans camp the other day when he stopped by to say “what’s up” to and drop some of that Ric Flair drip on the entire team?

Hell no, he didn’t!

Flair said “Woooooooo!” followed by “my favorite player in the NFL right now is Derrick Henry. I hated him at Alabama, I love him here.” Flair, a Charlotte, North Carolina native, was a longtime South Carolina Gamecocks fan—SEC rivals of Henry’s Alabama.

He decided to stop by the Titans training camp just before his last wrestling match was held in Nashville, his juice basically guaranteeing a Titans push into the playoffs this season. Titan Up! True story: About 10 seasons ago I was walking outside of Titans stadium and walked right into Ric Flair. He was shouting “Woooooooo!” to everyone he passed, and a little bit of that Flair juice must have rubbed off on me. The Titans won that game, and I felt a tingle that didn’t leave for months. I think Flair just brings good luck.

It truly is amazing how much the game of

football means to so many people. It’s just a game, they say! Is it? I mean, truly, is it just a game? Because for me and so many others it’s a getaway from the struggles of life, a getaway from the hustle and bustle of this crazy world. It’s an opportunity to see friends and family who share that same passion and genuinely have moments with those loved ones while cheering and eating some serious grub! Race, gender and politics make little difference in the world of sports. It’s about coming together and cheering for a common goal. Sports have always united people, despite other differences, and it’s a beautiful thing to watch.

It’s why I and so many others pushed back on the BS when ESPN and sports leagues tried to push political, social justice nonsense down our throats. The Colin Kaepernick situation was a circus. By no means is ESPN perfect these days but they truly are much better. The network’s ratings were in the dumps during that time, and they learned a lesson. Folk want sports with a side of sports, not sports with a side of politics. Remember when the leagues put BLM all over everything? Notice that they don’t do that anymore?

So many people put the black fist as their image on different social media accounts as if that woke them up to injustice. I knew that was nonsense from the beginning, watching people on TV burning and looting stores while waving BLM flags. The NBA made a mockery of common sense during that period. Then it turns out those in charge of the actual BLM movement were spending all that money on mansions and toys.

It’s why you don’t hear much about it these days, because everyone who supported BLM and acted like it was the most important movement ever realized later they got played.

These networks and leagues don’t give two turds about that stuff at the end of the day. They acted like they did because of peer pressure. The bottom line will always be ratings, and that equals money. ESPN realized those both got better when they stopped talking about politics, with stellar ratings this year after hitting all-time lows in 2020. My advice? Keep it that way!

I figured I should get that out of my system before next month’s issue and the beginning of football season. Because

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starting in September I will focus on what is going on with the Titans and Vols on the field and I am looking forward to those monthly breakdowns. Don’t worry, though, I will occasionally still rant about topics, as some of you have grown to expect. We live in a world where it seems more and more people are afraid to give honest opinions on hot topics and speak out against the status quo. Cancel culture is a real thing.

I didn’t mean to get rambling like that, but passion hit me when I was talking about how much passion my household has for the game. It got me thinking about how sports are a getaway from life’s problems for many fans. These commissioners would do well to remember that and rein that nonsense in if it gets loud again. Like I said, most people want sports with a side of sports, not sports with a side of victim mentality.

Well, that’s all I have for you this issue.

Stay tuned for my in-depth Titans talk as we enter September and edge closer to the Titans 9/11 home opener vs. the Giants.

I wish you all a beautiful month. Stay cool in this hot weather and be thankful you live in the greatest country in the world. God bless you all. Titan up, and yeeyee, Tennessee.

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