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This is an online archive picture of Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. This photo seemed appropriate for me because this hospital was where I was born into this world. I grew up here in Murfreesboro and have seen a lot of changes as the years have rolled by. Rutherford Hospital had the grand opening on May 2, 1927 with the first patient. When the hospital was originally estabished in 1927, it was through a contribution from the Commonwealth Fund of New York City. The original structure housed 37 beds. The front entrance to the hosiptal was originally located on University Street but was later changed to North Highland Ave. The hospital has continued to grow in leaps and bounds. Rutherford Hospital was renamed Middle Tennesee Medical Center in 1982. The Christy Houston Foundation formed after the sale of the Rutherford Hospital to St. Thomas and Baptist Hospital in 1986. The foundation was named after Simeon B. Christy. The Christy Houston Foundation became a vital part in the community in donating grants for the hospital, nursing scholarships, donating land where the MTMC Wellness Center is now located, etc. They are now looking to build a brand new Middle Tennesee Medical Center on Middle Tennesee Medical Parkway sometime in the near future. They have outgrowned their present facility and the new facility will give twice as much room for expansion.
Since I was born and raised here in Murfreesboro, I can definitely see a growth increase in every direction since the last 10 years. When I was growing up, this town was considered to be a small rural town. Things are a lot different these days, for sure.. No one has to tell you now what kind of traffic we already have here!! I remember growing up where most of the stores were up on the Square but later shopping centers came to vogue. Well, this is my blog that I wanted to share with you. It brought back memories for me sharing with you.
I have an extra addition to share if you are interested in looking at something not quite so serious to read if you want to scroll below. . I wanted to create a little fun as well to break the seriousness from the blog above.. Let's have a little fun and enjoy...
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I traveled on-line to the archives and found a picture of my all-time favorite book and movie growing up as a kid. I loved the "Wizard of Oz" and thought it was a fascinating story. I remember actually being a little scared of the wizard in the movie but still loved the movie. You can't forget Dorothy's ruby red slippers!! I loved all the characters that made up the book and movie. Each character played a certain part in the story that made it an all time favorite for lots of children (and should I say adults as well). If you enjoy some of the older movies in archives, you might enjoy poking around at the Library of Congress website and find your favorite all time book or movie. You can look up the history about the film (when the film began and other details). Will be back with a different one next time.. "I'm not in Kansas anymore"..as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" would say... Kick your heels twice and follow the yellow brick road to my next blog. .. Catch you later for a different discovery.
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