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Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MTMC) has pledged $50,000 over the next five years to the Interfaith Dental Clinic for its recently opened Rutherford County facility and capital campaign. Interfaith Dental helps restore, protect and improve the oral health of uninsured, low-income, working people and the elderly through access to affordable quality dental care and education.
Gordon Ferguson, president and CEO at MTMC and Timm Glover, vice president of mission and leadership formation at MTMC, presented Dr. Rhonda Switzer, executive director of the Interfaith Dental Clinic of Rutherford County with a check for the pledge amount on April 30.
“Access to dental care is one of the top needs in the communities we serve,” said Ferguson. “Dental care often helps in detecting other diseases and our partnership with the newly opened Interfaith Dental Clinic further supports our mission of serving the most vulnerable and improving the health of individuals across Rutherford and surrounding counties.”
The Nashville clinic has seen close to 200 Rutherford County residents over the past couple years, recording more than 700 appointments, with more residents on the appointment waiting list every day. The increased drive time added to patients’ financial and access burden.
The new clinic, located on 210 Robert Rose Drive in Murfreesboro, will house a board room named in honor of Middle Tennessee Medical Center’s gift and advocacy partnership.
The Interfaith Dental Clinic is a 501(c)(3) program founded to bring people of all faiths together in a healing ministry, serving the working poor through quality, comprehensive dental care. The clinic does not see walk-in patients, and the current waiting period for new patient visits is 8-10 weeks. For more information, please visit http://www.interfaithdentalclinic.com/.
Stones River Dermatology Donates Proceeds from Open House
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Primary Care and Hope Clinic recently received a donation for $1,400 from Dr. Ronald ‘Junior’ Nelson with Stones River Dermatology. The generous donation is the result of funds raised during an Open House celebrating the relocation of the Stones River Dermatology office.
Stones River Dermatology is now located in The Gateway at 1608 Williams Dr., Suite 200 in the Waterstone Professional Building. The state-of-the art facility provides a wide range of services including general dermatology, Pediatric dermatology, cosmetic skin care solutions and diagnosis and treatment for skin cancer.
“We are overwhelmed and humbled by the generosity of our patients and guests,” says Dr. Nelson. “We truly believe in the mission of the Primary Care and Hope Clinic and are honored to help further their mission of ‘hope and healing for all.”
Dr. Nelson is a Board Certified Dermatologist, graduate of Vanderbilt and Stanford Universities and a former Air Force Flight Surgeon. Dr. Nelson, his wife Laura and their daughter make their home in Murfreesboro.
“We are grateful for the generous support that we’ve received from Stones River Dermatology and wish them the best as they strive to provide the community with premier dermatologic care,” said Lisa Terry, Primary Care and Hope Clinic CEO.
RCA recording artist and Murfreesboro native Chris Young recently donated a selection of his touring audio equipment and accessories to the Department of Production Services at Middle Tennessee State University.
Production Services, a department within MTSU’s Division of Business and Finance, provides comprehensive event-production services, including technical expertise, personnel, audio, lighting, video and staging for numerous campus events as well as University-related off-campus functions.
Craig Doman, director of production services, added “a great big thanks to Chris Young for thinking of us.”“We are pleased that Chris chose to donate some of his touring equipment to the University,” said Joe Bales, vice president for development and university relations. “This donation represents his latest efforts to give back.”
“We accept his donation with gratitude and look forward to incorporating his gift into our many services,” Doman continued. “Our staff, which includes more than 100 students, will greatly benefit.”
The former MTSU student has performed several times in Murphy Center as his music career has ascended, and he remains generous with his time and talent. In 2008, Young was the special guest of MTSU’s Invention Convention—the same event he attended as a child—where he sang several songs to an excited crowd of 300 middle-school children.
“MTSU has been a great supporter over the years, and I’m glad for the chance to share this equipment with the University’s music and production students,” the singer/songwriter said.
Young just experienced an amazing year that included a Grammy nomination; an American Country Award win; five national TV appearances; the release of his third album, “Neon”; his third and fourth consecutive No.1 singles; and tours with Jason Aldean and Rascal Flatts.
The new year looks even brighter. Young appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” only two weeks after entertaining a sold-out New Year’s Eve crowd in Fort Worth, Texas. Miranda Lambert also has selected Young as her special guest for her 2012 “On Fire” tour.
Young’s current single, “You,” from the “Neon” CD has already hit No. 2 on the Billboard country chart.
“Chris Young has remained a true Blue Raider at heart and has always been extremely generous with his time and talents,” MTSU’s Bales added.
Agencies may request up to $5,000 in assistance from the local United Way
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced that it will provide an opportunity for local non-profit agencies to receive up to $5,000 through its Community Investment Grant program.
The purpose of the Community Investment Grant program is to provide assistance to those 501(c)3 agencies who are not partner agency applicants. These agencies have priorities that are aligned with United Way’s community impact priorities (education, income, health and rebuilding lives) but do not participate in the allocations process.
United Way's Community Impact Committee, composed of various business and community leaders and volunteers, will review the applications.
The community investment grant program was created in 2011 in order to expand the number of those served through agencies and programs supported by United Way.
Applications are available at http://uwrutherford.org/CommunityImpact/CommunityInvestmentGrant.aspx and are due by 12:00 PM on January 27, 2012. Application submission does not result in a guarantee for funding. Applying organizations must possess a 501C3 IRS status. Awarded funding will be paid quarterly between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013.
Thanksgiving Day Race Raises $57,000 for Charities
Murfreesboro, TN - Following its second annual race, which saw a 50% increase in the number of participants over its inaugural event, Borodash handed out $57,000 to this year’s charities. As part of a celebration dinner Tuesday night, Borodash presented checks of $42,000 to Neema House, Inc., $10,000 to Greenhouse Ministries and $5,000 to Candle Wishes.
“When you look at what Borodash has become in just two short years, one can only marvel at the way God has used this race to bless these charities” said Staci McCreary, Director of Borodash. “These three organizations are making a difference in our community and our world. And thanks to the support of literally thousands of people, we are so excited to present Neema House, Greenhouse Ministries and Candle Wishes with these funds to help continue their great work.”
McCreary was quick to credit many for the success of this year’s Borodash.
“We raised $57,000 as a direct result of overwhelming support of this race from the community,” she said. “We had 2,430 people sign up to run or walk the Borodash which was about 800 more people than last year. And our local sponsors were amazing in their generosity. Borodash was blessed to have Reeves-Sain join this year as a presenting sponsor and several other sponsors matched or exceeded their sponsorship totals from last year.”
Executives with the charities shared their excitement related to the donations.
“This money from Borodash will go to support children in need across Rutherford County,” explained Jenny Williams, Chief Gift Giver with Candle Wishes. “We are just overwhelmed by the generosity of this community and of the Borodash board. I wish I could thank every person who ran in this year’s Borodash and encourage them to run next year too.”
State Farm has made a contribution of $25,000 to Destination Rutherford 2015, a Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce program to attract more high-paying jobs and help grow existing businesses in Rutherford County.
In the attached photo, State Farm Vice President of Operations Jeff Shay (left) presents the check to Destination Rutherford 2015 Campaign Chair Bill Jones, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chairman Gordon Ferguson and Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce President Paul Latture.
Since its inception in 2002, Destination Rutherford has been the leader in economic development in Rutherford County. The Destination Rutherford 2015 Campaign, Innovating Our Economic Future, maintains that leadership by continuing to focus on increased tourism and new business attraction, retention and expansion, while embarking on a critical assessment of our current and future workforce needs.
For more information, please visit the Economic Development section of www.rutherfordchamber.org.
State Farm donated $25,000 to the Heart of Tennessee Chapter on Thursday, March 10th to help fund the brand new Disaster Operations Center for the new Red Cross building located at 501 Memorial Drive in Murfreesboro, TN. The new Disaster Operations Center will help the local Red Cross to increase preparedness efforts and improve disaster response time following an emergency in Middle Tennessee.
Disaster Operations Center
The new DOC will serve as the nerve center and centralized communications hub for Red Cross disaster services. Here, highly trained Red Cross staff and volunteers will direct relief operations for the seven counties we serve. The positive and continuous impact of this Disaster Operations Center for the citizens the Chapter serves are enormous. The most noticeable benefits include: Faster, More Effective Disaster Relief, Quicker Communication Regarding the Scope of Disasters, Better Coordination with Emergency Responders, Greater Leverage of Homeland Security Resources & Faster Economic Recovery.
Photo attached**As pictured - L to R: Kelly Lyons, Roy Boyd, Deborah Thompson, Greg King, Jeff Shay, Geralyn McQuary
Murfreesboro, TN - The Oaklands Historic House Museum educational programs recently received a generous donation from the 5th graders at Scales Elementary. One hundred and fifty 5th graders walked in the school’s “Step Up and Serve” fundraiser, which donated 10% of the 5th grades’ money raised to Oaklands. These giving students raised $866.69 that will be used to present educational programs such as the “Days of Washing, Churning, and Learning” on May 12 & 13 to school children across middle Tennessee.
Oaklands Historic House Museum was selected by the 5th grade as they participate in an educational field trip to the site each year. “The 5th grade teachers find this field experience highly beneficial. This year they saw the benefit of the children adopting this agency and being a part of the educational experience for others”, said Catherine Stephens, Scales Elementary Principal. In addition to the donation, the students will also conduct an “act” of service as well. The grade will take a service trip to Oaklands Historic House Museum this spring.
Oaklands was originally built around 1818 on the property of Dr. James Maney and his wife, Sallie Hardy Murfree. Sallie inherited the property from her father, Lt. Col. Hardy Murfree, for whom Murfreesboro is named. As the Maney family prospered, the original two-room, brick house was expanded and transformed into the spacious Italianate mansion situated on a 1500-acre plantation and one of the most elegant homes in Middle Tennessee.
Oaklands Historic House Museum, located at 900 North Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is a nationally registered historic landmark that reflects a time of prosperity in the Old South, as well as the hardships suffered during the Civil War.
Murfreesboro, TN - MTSU’s Eta Kappa chapter of the Gamma Sigma Sigma national service sorority will present its third annual Prom Dress Collection Drive from Monday, Feb. 14, through Saturday, Feb. 25.
The sorority is asking for donations of prom dresses for distribution to high-school junior and senior girls who are on the free and reduced lunch programs in surrounding counties. The distribution is slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Calvary Baptist Church, 431 Dejarnette Lane in Murfreesboro.
Dresses must be from 2002 to the present, must be dry-cleaned and on hangers and must be prom dresses, formal gowns or fancy party dresses. Garments that were purchased before 2002 or have not been dry-cleaned, wedding dresses, casual or semiformal clothing and tuxedoes are unacceptable.
Claressa Johnson initiated the prom drive as “Archie’s Promise” in 2009 when she was a senior at MTSU and a member of the Eta Kappa chapter. Still an active member of Gamma Sigma Sigma, Johnson now belongs to the White Rose Alumni Chapter.
A 2009 Hearst Teen survey found that teenage girls spent an average of $220 on a prom dress and $893 total on the prom night experience.
“In 2009, we distributed more than 50 dresses to Rutherford County girls who were on the free and reduced lunch program,” says Johnson. “Last year, we reached an ultimate goal and helped over 100 young women from Rutherford and Williamson counties find a dress for a prom.”
Dresses should be donated at Holiday Cleaners, 911 Memorial Blvd. in Murfreesboro. To make an appointment for donating a dress or to make a monetary donation, contact Johnson at 615-427-1816 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
For the entire month of January every cup of coffee you purchase benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County. You get to pick the price and what better way to help in YOUR own community!
Please go by Just Love Coffee Roasters-129 MTCS Dr. (directly behind Dairy Queen off of Memorial)
Or you can purchase a bag of coffee anytime online www.justlovecoffee.com or throughout the year but please be sure to tell them you want the proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs!
