MURFREESBORO, TN - Middle Tennesseans for Religious Freedom, the group which organized the demonstration in support of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro on July 14, will be staging another demonstration during the Rutherford County Commission's meeting in the central courthouse August 12 at 6 p.m.

Middle Tennesseans for Religious Freedom (MTRF) will gather outside the courthouse in order to peacefully demonstrate  their support of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro's right to build a more suitable worship center at Bradyville Pike and Veals Road following the Center's growth.  MTRF hopes this demonstration will allow the commission to acknowledge that Rutherford County residents stand behind the ICM's First Amendment rights.

MTRF and Islamic Center supporters should meet on the East side of the courthouse at 5:15 p.m., and are asked to wear yellow in order to present a unified face. Participants are reminded to please dress appropriately for the weather and bring water or snacks as needed.

While the Islamic Center is not on the commission's agenda for August 12, protesters will be presenting a petition to halt the mosque's construction and speakers from both sides of the controversy will attempt to make short statements before the commission.

Middle Tennesseans for Religious Freedom, a group composed of a broad cross section of Rutherford County residents, hopes to raise awareness regarding the constitutional issues involved in preventing or hindering the construction of the Islamic Center. MTRF is neither related nor opposed to any other political or religious organization. More information can be found online at www.facebook.com/midTNRF.