New series on Murfreesboro City TV celebrates "leading ladies" of local history

In partnership with Murfreesboro City TV, the Rutherford Arts Alliance is proud to debut a new limited series, Leading Ladies of Rutherford County History. Hosted by Andrea Loughry, a founding board member and champion of the Alliance, the series highlights women from Murfreesboro and Rutherford County history and dovetails with other components of the Leading Ladies project, including the upcoming Party of Twelve play by Mary Donnet Johnson.

Catch the video promo below, then tune in on City TV (get the programming schedule here) - or stream on demand from the Leading Ladies playlist on the city’s YouTube channel.

Features include:

There’s also a “Shared Story” feature on:

  • Bonnie Golightly (Murfreesboro’s disputed Breakfast at Tiffany’s connection!)

(Originally posted January 3, 2022)

The Leading Ladies of Rutherford County History project is a community partnership created to give voice to women from the past who have shaped our area history and culture. Organized by the Rutherford Arts Alliance, the partnership seeks to encourage a local sense of place through recognition of a diverse, representational group of historic women. The project includes an original play, sharing of local ancestors’ stories, and more. Learn more on the Leading Ladies website.

Banner image source: Murfreesboro City TV clip

The Leading Ladies project includes an original play, Party of Twelve by Mary Donnet Johnson, premiering April 8-10. Click the image to learn more on the Leading Ladies website.