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TJCA's Bill Lay running the ball of the opening drive for the #12 Gryphons vs #15 ranked Mountain Island Charter. The Gryphons scored on their opening drive and never look gave up the lead.
TJCA moved to 10-0 overall and 6-0 in Southern Piedmont Conference play with a 34-16 win over Mountain Island Charter. The Gryphons out-gained the Raptors 344 to 174 total yards and limited the Raptors to 93 rushing yards on the night.
Asheville Trailblazers starting pitcher Justin Davis making his delivery during the baseball game against Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy at McNair Field.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's Coach Jerry Cash being presented an autographed and personalized framed Steve Spurrier photo congratulating him on his 300th high school football victory. The presentation was conducted during the halftime of senior night of the Highland Tech home football game. Coach Cash won his 300th football game against Southern Piedmont Conference 1A opponent Cherryville on October 16, 2015.
A break in the action during the first half of play. The Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons defeated the Carolina Crusaders by a score of 56 to 6 in varsity football action.
Today, this 1880 house is known as the 214 House as this is it's street address along Main Street. It is listed on the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities (APTA) as the East Main St. Church of Christ Parsonage.
Because I know someone who frequents this place, I know it's this congregation's outreach to MTSU students, providing a place to for social gatherings or have a quiet place to study.
TJCA's Nomi McMullens returns a punt for 74 yard touchdown but the play would come back due to a block in the back penalty away from the ball carrier.
TJCA jumped out to a 51 to nothing lead over Trinity Academy, TN. The final score was TJCA 54 and Trinity Academy 14.
TJCA defeated Pine Lake Prep 40-8 in Southern Piedmont action to move 6-0 on the year.
Photo used by the Daily Courier.
West of the Old Nashville turnpike stands the home of Mary Kate Patterson, a Confederate spy. She assisted Capt. Henry B. Shaw's Coleman's Scouts, a Confederate cavalry unit and spy network that served the Army of Tennessee, from 1862 to 1865. She befriended Federals and obtained passes to Nashville, where she secured supplies and messages to smuggle to the Scouts in her buggy's false bottom. Her brother, Everard Patterson, also served in the Scouts. Her family sheltered and fed Confederate soldiers, signaling them by an arrangement of louvers and lanterns in the windows when it was safe to come in for medical help and hot meals. She was among the last to see neighbor and fellow spy Sam Davis before he was captured and killed in November 1863. She lived at this house until her death in 1931.
For her full story, check this story from the Murfreesboro Post:
Another Rock City Barn is falling apart with a partial collapse. You can see my original picture of it in the comments.
This one was not well known and easily missed. I drove past it at least twice before I noticed the words painted on it. It's even located in the county where I live, so I was shocked when I originally found it.
This is along highway US41 in Rutherford County on the south side of Murfreesboro. I took this picture on April 14, 2022. If you live in the area and are trying to complete a checklist of seeing all of them, go while you still can. There's no telling how much time is left.
This is now one of 92 different Rock City Barns I have photographed and uploaded to Flickr in my Rock City Barns set. People often ask me how I've found so many of them. I have drawn from many resources such as books and web sites and sometimes luck, but there's not really one "go to" place to find them all. Well, now on my website, I have tried to create a one stop source for the locations of all of the barns I've been to. On my Map of Rock City Barns page, I have plotted each barn on a Map.
Update: On April 23, 2022, Flickr User Brent Michael noted this barn is now completely gone.
TJCA's defense makes a stop during the Chatham Central game.
The Gryphons jumped out to a 44 to 0 lead and held on to win by a score of 44 to 12 to move to 3 & 0 on the season.
Every year, the town of Smyrna places Christmas decorations at the historic train station in the middle of town.
This year, they have a large Christmas tree without ornaments except for the tall star on top. This year, as a great photo op they have an oversized ornament with several chairs inside. The depot itself has been adorned with wreaths and the street lights have been adorned with large snowflake lights.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy defeated Union Academy 31 to 0 in the 2nd round of the 1A North Carolina High School football playoffs.
The Gryphons advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs and will face conference opponent Community School of Davidson.
Nick Norris carrying the ball down the home sideline during the first round of the North Carolina 1A high school playoffs. The Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons jumped out to a 28 to 0 halftime lead over the Albemarle Bulldogs. The Gryphons never looked back and went on to win 49 to 7.
TJCA's Zane Jackson makes a sideline tackle during the first round of the North Carolina 1A high school playoffs. The Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons jumped out to a 28 to 0 halftime lead over the Albemarle Bulldogs. The Gryphons never looked back and went on to win 49 to 7.
This home built in 1916 in Rockvale was the residence of Ada Rowland, Switchboard Operator for Home Mutual Telephone Company. She was the first Switchboard Operator in Rutherford County. In the earliest days of telephones, switchboards were placed inside the Operator's home so she could place a phone call any time day or night.
Ada's home, along with the switchboard inside, were moved to Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro. This Village is a collection of historic structures from the Rutherford County area moved to this spot as part of America's Bicentennial in 1976. Cannonsburgh is the original name of Murfreesboro.
Check out my video of Cannonsburgh Village including this home here: youtu.be/3aMSDLB7Vls
I believe this is a 1953 Pontiac Chieftan 4-Door Sedan. Feel free to correct me.
This car is part of the Stones River Car Club AACA. The club is located meets at Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro. When the Village was under development, a replica of a 1920's era service station was built. Often, I've found the doors to the build are closed, but when they are open, you can get this view of the Pontiac.
I was setting up my shot when conveniently CSX #548 sped down the tracks for me.
Every year, the town of Smyrna places Christmas decorations at the historic train station in the middle of town.
This year, they have a large Christmas tree without ornaments except for the tall star on top. This year, as a great photo op they have an oversized ornament with several chairs inside. The depot itself has been adorned with wreaths and the street lights have been adorned with large snowflake lights.
United States Military All-Star batter putting the ball in play during the Memorial Day exhibition game against the Forest City Owls at McNair Stadium, Forest City, NC.
Cherryville High School DB makes a last second touchdown saving tackle of TJCA's Tucker Greene. Greene caught a go route during the first quarter of varsity football action.
Title: "Rural Delivery"
Artist: Duane Champlain
Year: 1939
It is a plaster relief originally commissioned for the 1937 Forest City post office. It is now on display in the current, 1978 Forest City post office.
Forest City, North Carolina is a small town located in Rutherford County, to the southeast of Rutherfordton.
Seen here is one of the tributes to Capt. Jeff Kuss who died in a plane crash on June 2, 2016. Capt. Kuss was a pilot for the Navy's flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels where he was the Opposite soloist and pilot of plane #6. The Blue Angels were in Smyrna, TN rehearsing for the Great Tennessee Air Show.
Capt. Kuss was already a hero based on his years of service in the U.S. Military. Going beyond that, it is believed that he did not eject from his F-16 jet so that he could guide the jet to an empty field in an otherwise densely populated area. That is where the story hits home for me as my family and I live about a half mile from where he crashed and my wife and son were home at the time.
There have been multiple tributes to Capt. Kuss. Here are some of the ones that I have seen.
On the night of the crash, there was a candlelight vigil for him at nearby Lee Victory Park. The next morning I was able to see the U.S. Flags, candles and flowers brought to the vigil. On this morning, I even saw a gentleman add another flag to the fence.
In downtown Nashville, the city has illuminated the Davidson County Courthouse with blue lights on the sides with yellow in the middle.
Also, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Cumberland River, was also colored blue on the sides and yellow in the middle of the arches.
The Honor Guard Unit of the Rutherford County, NC Sheriff's Office presenting the colors before the TJCA and Community School of Davidson varsity football game. The Gyphons jumped out to a 61 to 7 halftime lead with a final of 61 to 14 in Southern Piedmont 1A conference play.
Guns pitcher James Greene making a throw to first base during the 2017 Guns and Hoses charity softball game at McNair Field, Forest City, NC.
With the Gryphons jumping out to a 35 to 0 first quarter lead, freshman running back #48 Donavan Berry got a chance to show off his talents. Berry ran for 121 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown. The Gryphons won the game by a score of 49 to 18 and move to 4 -0 on the year.