MURFREESBORO, TN - Middle Tennesseans for Religious Freedom will hold a rally at the Rutherford County courthouse on Thursday, September 16 at 5 p.m., prior to a meeting of the newly elected Rutherford County Commission, in support of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro’s First Amendment rights.

Members of Middle Tennesseans for Religious Freedom (MTRF), are scheduled to speak during the commission meeting to voice their support for the expansion and relocation of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro,  their opposition to the violent and intimidating turn the discussion has taken, and their approval of the action taken by the County Commission.

Several members of MTRF and community leaders will address those gathered with words of support  before moving inside the courthouse. MTRF has attempted to address the commission at prior meetings, but the organization is guaranteed speaking time during Thursday’s general comment period.

All are welcome to attend, and reminded to bring chairs, water and snacks as needed. Attendees are also encouraged to bring respectful and relevant signs of support.

MTRF is a grassroots organization made from the great diversity of Middle Tennessee. MTRF is organized by Murfreesboro residents of all backgrounds and faiths to stand with the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro on their right to build a place of worship which is large enough to support their needs. The organization sees no difference between the plans for the Islamic Center’s expansion and the dozens of equally large Christian churches here in Murfreesboro.

For more organizational information, please visit www.facebook.com/midtnrf.