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The Stones River Chamber Players, an ensemble-in-residence at MTSU, invites the community to “Pack Your Bags” for the 2011-12 season, which takes off Monday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the University’s Hinton Hall in the Wright Music Building.
The free Oct. 3 concert, “New York, New York,” will give local audiences a first listen to a performance that will be taken to New York’s Steinway Hall later this fall.
“While the SRCP has made two tours of Europe, we have never performed in the musical capital of our own country,” said Todd Waldecker, MTSU professor of clarinet and SRCP member.
“We would not have dreamed of taking the program to New York, however, without first sharing it with the MTSU music audience right here at home,” added Lynn Rice-See, MTSU piano coordinator and SRCP co-director.
“New York, New York” includes music for three different piano trio combinations by Beethoven, Khachaturian and Schubert. Waldecker, Rice and new MTSU faculty cellist Christine Kim will perform “Beethoven Trio in B-flat major, Op. 11.” for clarinet, cello, and piano.
Andrea Dawson, SRCP member and an MTSU associate professor of violin, will then join Rice-See and Waldecker to perform “Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano” by the Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian.
Rounding out the season’s first SRCP performance will be the “Piano Trio in B-flat major” by Franz Schubert.
The local SCRP season will continue on Feb. 20, 2012, with “The Thirteen Original Colonies” and a musical trip to “Eastern Europe” on April 9.
For more information on these and other concerts at the MTSU School of Music, call 615-898-2493 or click on the “Concert Calendar” link at www.mtsumusic.com. For more information about the Stones River Chamber Players, including streaming audio of some past performances, visit their website at www.mtsu.edu/music/srcpabout.shtml.
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Diplomat of the Month Neal DiPentino of DiPentino & Associates
Neal DiPentino of DiPentino & Associates
Neal is the owner of DiPentino & Associates and was named Diplomat of the Month for October.
"Neal is a creative soul, he came into the Chamber with a heart for serving others," said Kelli Beam, Director of Membership. "Through Neal’s business of GodsGig.com and Cheerfulgivers.net, he has been able to turn his business, DiPentino & Associates, into more than he ever expected. I am very proud of Neal for looking to those around him for counsel and then really executing some great opportunities for his company."
Neal is originally from Denver, Colorado, but now calls Murfreesboro home. Neal is married to Susan and they have four children. He serves as a board member for Youth For Christ and attends World Outreach Church where he serves in the children’s ministry. Neal can be reached at 895-8107 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Murfreesboro, TN - The Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to announce that, thanks to a generous grant from the Christy-Houston Foundation, our Chapter offices will be moving to the current Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Building, located at 501 Memorial Blvd. in Murfreesboro. The Rutherford County Chamber is in the process of moving to a new location that is being built on Medical Center Parkway. Once this move is complete, the Red Cross offices will relocate to the former Chamber building sometime this fall depending on construction.
“The move to the new building will allow us to further enhance our services to the community, because we will be easily accessible to the public for CPR & First Aid Training and Blood Donations in an improved, updated facility,” said CEO Greg King. “We truly feel that this new location will help us to better fulfill our mission of helping our community to prepare, respond and recover from disasters,” King continued.
“The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to work out an agreement where such a terrific organization as the Red Cross can move into this facility,” said Chamber president Paul Latture. “With the incredible growth Rutherford County has seen over the last several years, this facility will certainly allow them to offer assistance to more people.”
The local Red Cross serves residents in Rutherford, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Moore & Wayne Counties.
The Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross provides vital emergency assistance to help victims of local disasters in Rutherford, Bedford, Cannon, Franklin, Coffee & Moore counties. Over the past year the Chapter responded to 99 single family fires, trained nearly 11,625 people in CPR & First Aid, Babysitting and Aquatics training, and provided pre-deployment briefings and emergency communications for 284 families of active duty military personnel and their families. Over 13,177 pints of life-saving blood were collected from the community last year. All of these services are made possible by over 320 dedicated local Red Cross volunteers as well as through generous gifts from the local community. To get more information please call 615) 893-4272 or log on to www.midtnredcross.org.
Kay Stroud is a Leasing and Sales Agent for Swanson Companies and was named Diplomat of the Month.
"Kay has done an amazing job this year as a diplomat. She has stepped up and helped with taking photos at the more than 40 ribbon cuttings the Chamber has had just this year," said Kelli Beam, Director of Membership. "Kay is a very creative person that is using her talents as her contribution to this team."
Kay is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina but now calls Murfreesboro home. She enjoys cycling and hiking, and has served on committee’s in North Carolina for Habitat for Humanity and Blue Ridge Adventure Race. She has recently served as a mentor for the Student Athlete Enhancement Center. Kay can be reached at 896-0000 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Moncrief Williams is the Territory Development Manager for Office Depot – Business Services and is the Diplomat of the Month.
“I have really enjoyed getting to know Moncrief this year. He always looks for an opportunity to educate his customers about Office Depot and their services,” said Kelli Beam, Director of Membership. “Moncrief is a great listener and enjoys being part of our Diplomat Team.”
Williams is originally from Gaston, South Carolina but calls Murfreesboro home with his two boys, Hunter and Preston. He also is a member of Crossway Baptist, where he is the praise band guitar player, and he also volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. Moncrief can be contacted at 615-983-0461 or at
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Due to overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees, the Chamber decided to organize one last Capitol Connection Breakfast before the end of the State's Legislative Session. Sen. Bill Ketron, Sen. Jim Tracy, Rep. Joe Carr, Rep. Kent Coleman, Rep. Pat Marsh, and Rep. Donna Rowland have been invited to address current issues being discussed in the Legislature.
Because of the Government Affairs Investors commitment to improve communication between the business community and Rutherford County's elected officials, the Capitol Connection breakfasts have been free for Chamber members.
For more information and registration, contact Chassen Haynes, Director of Government Affairs & Community Development, at 893-6565 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please reserve your seat for May's Capitol Connection breakfast by Wednesday, May 12.
Greenhouse Ministries Opens New Location
MURFREESBORO – HobNobMurfreesboro had the opportunity to join leaders of the community at the ribbon cutting of Greenhouse Ministries at their new location at 309 South Spring Street.
It was a full house when over 50 business owners and volunteers showed up to support this nonprofit organization. The atmosphere was one of love and appreciation with smiling faces of all ages.
Greenhouse Ministries has upgraded their facilities from a previous building of 4,000 square feet to one with approximately 12,000 square feet. Their new location offers private cubicles for one-on-one counseling, training for single mothers, and a thrift store appropriately titled The Garden Patch.
“This organization is such a blessing to our community,” said Kelli Beam, Director of Membership with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. “They are such a huge part of what makes Murfreesboro a great place to live.”
Greenhouse Ministries offers a variety of services to community members in need, such as GED and literacy tutoring, parenting classes, food and clothing donations and much more. Volunteering opportunities are plentiful for those who are interested.
“Whether it is on the job training or simply answering phones, someone’s time is always appreciated,” said Executive Director Cliff Sharp.
HobNobMurfreesboro proudly supports Greenhouse Ministries as well as any organization that helps further community development within Rutherford County. If you are interested in featuring a business or nonprofit, please HobNobMurfreesboro.com or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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“Kim is a fantastic leader and is extremely deserving of this honor,” said Kelli Beam, director of membership. “Her enthusiasm for our program is unbelievable and the program has grown under her leadership.”
Reservations for the Chamber’s Business at Its Best celebration are $60 members and $80 non-members. To reserve your seat, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (615) 893-6565 by Friday, January 29.
LAW FIRM EXPANDS ON REAL ESTATE OFFERINGS WITH OPENING OF COMPANY
MURFREESBORO – January 11, 2010 – Congress has passed countless new regulations that have turned the real estate industry on its head. Lawyers Land & Title Services, LLC, today opened its doors to provide guidance to real estate professionals, as well as novice buyers and sellers in the evolving rules and regulations regarding title, escrow and closing services.
“As the real estate market begins to improve in Middle Tennessee,” said David Kious, “we felt like buyers needed additional confidence and expertise in navigating the evolving real estate rules and regulations.”
The company is a subsidiary of Murfreesboro law firm Kious, Rodgers, Barger, Holder and Kious, PLLC.
Attorney J. D. Kious and Closing Agent Lynn Vaught will head the Lawyers Land & Title Services team, but all of the partners at KRBHK, PLLC will play an active role in helping buyers and sellers complete their real estate transaction with confidence and security.
“We’ve been listening to the region’s real estate professionals – lending agents and real estate agents – and have put together a unique process that not only makes their jobs easier, but also helps buyers and sellers feel less overwhelmed by the transaction,” added J.D. Kious
Services offered by the new entity will include commercial and residential real estate closings, loan closings, title insurance (owner’s and lender’s policies), title searches, escrow services, loan document preparation, title and document review, and 1031 Exchanges.
Lawyers Land & Title Services is located in the historic John Spence House at 503 N. Maple Street.
About Lawyers Land and Title Services, LLC
The lawyers and closing agents at Lawyers Land & Title Services have more than 75 years of combined experience in commercial and residential real estate closings. Based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, one of the fastest growing communities in the country, LL&TS understands the unique real estate needs of Middle Tennesseans. Lawyers Land and Title Services, LLC provides professional title, closing and escrow services. They can be found on the web at lawyerslandandtitle.com
Leadership Rutherford has named Murfreesboro City Manager Rob Lyons as the 2009 Pinnacle Award winner. He will be honored at the Chamber’s “Business at Its Best – 2010 Celebration” Friday, February 5, at the Embassy Suites Murfreesboro Hotel and Conference Center.
Lyons was the assistant city manager when an EF-4 tornado left a 23.5-mile path of destruction across Rutherford County last April. Then City Manager Roger Haley was out of town, leaving Lyons in control. He stepped up to the challenge during the catastrophic events, taking control of the city departments and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
After the tornadoes, Lyons was praised by both city officials and residents of Murfreesboro. Upon the retirement of Roger Haley, the City Council decided to forego a national search and appoint Lyons as the next city manager.
“I am extremely honored to receive the Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award,” said Lyons. “However, I certainly cannot take all the credit for the recovery efforts from last spring’s tornadoes. It was a complete team effort. I am so proud of our employees for the job they did in response to the tornadoes. In addition, it was incredible to see how volunteers, contractors, Smyrna, La Vergne and Nashville rushed to provide assistance immediately to our city.”
Reservations for the Chamber’s Business at Its Best celebration are $60 members and $80 non-members. To reserve your seat, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (615) 893-6565.
Atmos Energy is the presenting sponsor. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Bryan Townsend will speak on “Stand on It! A Challenge to Take Off the Cruise Control.”
