Batey Farms History
10/2/2014
M'boro Road Proposal Would Cut Through Batey Farms
One of the oldest farms in the mid-state could be in danger of shutting down under one option proposed to make getting around Murfreesboro easier.
Top 15. Best Tourist Attractions in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Top 15. Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: Stones River National Battlefield, Oaklands Mansion, Cannonsburgh Village, Stones River Greenway, Discovery Center, Stones River National Cemetery, Batey Farms, Mayday Brewery, Rutherford County Courthouse, Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History,
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Snow Storm 2016 (Newsbreak)
Murfreesboro's Street Superintendent talks about the first snow storm of 2016 and how his department performed.
Adventures In Murphry's Burrow (July 2015)
Murph is an inquisitive rabbit that interviews guests that come visit his burrow. He also visits unique and interesting people and places in the city.
This month Murph visits the Batey Pork Farm, the oldest operational farm in Rutherford County.
Murph visits the Batey Farm
Craft: Tissue Paper Flowers
Murfreesboro Farmer's Market
Story: Freddie's Garden
You can watch Adventures In Murphry's Burrow online anytime, or watch on CityTV (AT&T Uverse Channel 99/Comcast Xfinity in Murfreesboro on Channel 3) Sun., Mon., Wed., Sat. at 9:00 a.m.; Mon. - Fri. at 3:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. at 7:00 p.m
Public Meeting on Thompson Lane Widening Project
The TN Dept. of Transportation and the City of Mufreesboro held a joint Public Meeting at Siegel Elementary on the widening of Thompson Lane. After a presentation citizens broke up to get individual answers to their questions.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), design consultants, and the City of Murfreesboro will conduct a joint public meeting in the cafeteria of Siegel Elementary School Tuesday, June 2, 2015, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., to provide opportunity for public comment on the proposed Thompson Lane (SR-268) widening project. Siegel Elementary School is located at 135 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.
The 4.3 mile widening project from SR-1 (US 70S, NW Broad St.) to SR-10 (US 231, Memorial Boulevard) will widen the existing 2-lane road to 5 lanes. The widening will provide 2 travel lanes in each direction would include a center turn lane, bike lanes, curbs and sidewalks.
Representatives from TDOT and design firm engineers, Wiser Consultants, will provide a brief project presentation during the public meeting. The public will be given time to review and provide public comment. In addition, public comment sheets will be available for the public to provide written input on the proposed widening within a 21-day period. Project comments may be submitted to the following address: Project Comments, TDOT, Suite 700, James K. Polk Building, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243-0332 or e-mail to TDOT.comments@tn.gov.
Anyone with questions about the meeting should contact TDOT Region 3 Project Development Director Lori Lange at Lori.Lange@tn.gov or (615) 350-4391 or TDOT Roadway Design Division Assistant Director Fred Miller at Frederick.Miller@tn.gov. Citizens may also contact City Transportation Director Dana Richardson at drichardson@murfreesborotn.gov or by calling (615) 893-6441. Citizens may also contact the design firm by e-mailing Mr. Michael A. Biggs of Wiser Consultants at mabiggs@wiserconsultants.com (615) 217-0550.
Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club members visit MTSU Farm
Rising with the roosters, members of the Murfreesboro business community spent part of their workday at MTSU Farm.
As invited guests Thursday, July 17, of the MTSU School of Agribusiness and Agriscience Experiential Learning and Research Laboratory, about 30 members of the Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club experienced the agricultural side to the Middle Tennessee State University campus.
Not only did they have sausage biscuits compliments of Batey Farms, orange juice and chocolate mile from the nearby MTSU Dairy, they received a tour of the facility and learned what the future holds for the property located about 6 miles east of campus in Lascassas, Tennessee.
School of Agribusiness and Agriscience Director Warren Gill and farm lab Director Matthew Wade shared the virtues of the farm and the MTSU students who are learning quality work ethic that should bode well for their careers after graduation.
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John L. Batey & Brandon Whitt - MTSU Alumni
John L. Batey graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 1974. After receiving his degree he return home and now operates Batey Farms, an 8th generation family owned and operated hog, row crop, and hay farm with son-in-law Brandon Whitt, a 2002 MTSU graduate.
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MTSU Ag Field Day 2012
On Sept. 27, the public was invited to see and hear the MTSU Dairy in action — and the rest of the MTSU Farm in Lascassas, too. The annual Ag Field Day, which showcases the MTSU Experiential Learning and Research Center, was held at the farm on Guy James Road. For more details about the event, visit
MTSU Farms Open House shows off dairy, gardens, students, honey operations
MTSU showed off its picturesque property in Lascassas, Tenn., and introduced first-year Farm Lab Director Matthew Wade during the annual MTSU Farms open house Sept. 19.
The open house was held at the MTSU Experiential Learning and Research Center — otherwise known as the 438-acre MTSU farm at 3211 Guy James Road. About 300 people attended the event.
The open house, formerly called MTSU Ag Field Day, was open to the public. Alumni and friends of the university, students and others from the campus community also attended.
The event showcased the dairy and farm operations, which include the student gardens and the Honey House, where honey is made and prepared for sale to the public.
In addition to the students, Wade praised the farm crew — Liz and Danny Troup, Jason Tanner, Ralph Smith, Daniel Boyer and several students — for cleaning and bush hogging in preparation for the event.
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DJI Spark Murfreesboro
Some shots with the new DJI Spark around Murfreesboro, TN. Shots include: Siegel Park, MTSU, Gateway Village, Batey Farms, and the Chamber of Commerce. Thanks for watching!
Barfield Crecent park 2018
This day hike review is at Barfield Crescent park in Murfreesboro Tn.
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MTSU announces new Fermentation Science degree
With its first classes just approved and students already lining up, MTSU celebrated the announcement of its new fermentation science bachelor’s degree program with industry partners and state officials Monday, Feb. 27, in the Science Building.
University President Sidney A. McPhee recognized those who championed the program, which begins this fall, including state Sen. Bill Ketron, professor Tony Johnston, College of Basic and Applied Sciences Dean Bud Fischer, former Provost Brad Bartel and other campus leaders.
McPhee also praised industry, in particular the Murfreesboro General Mills plant and Steel Barrel Brewing Co., in pledging support for the program and the potential for students to become workforce ready.
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MTSU agriculture alumni gain national Young Farmers recognition
On the pristine Rutherford County Century Farm where MTSU alumnus Katherine Batey Whitt grew up in the Blackman community outside of Murfreesboro, she and husband and fellow alumnus Brandon Whitt received a special prize Wednesday (March 5) for being nationally recognized.
They were presented an MTSU blue GMC Sierra truck from Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Murfreesboro by dealership owner Michael Creque and Kent Borough, General Motors zone manager, of Spring Hill, Tenn.
The Whitts, both graduates from the MTSU School of Agribusiness and Agriscience program in the early 2000s, received the truck for being named Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award recipients by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
The actual announcement and an accompanying award plaque were made in January during the organization's 95th annual convention. In front of about 100 friends, agriculture industry representatives, auto industry officials and nearly 30 fellow alumni, the truck and the keys to start it were handed to the couple.
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MTSU students with Pumpkin Chunkin' Trebuchet
MTSU students practice Chunkin' Pumpkins with the trebuchet. Demonstrations will be Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 3-6 pm as part of the Discovery Center STEAM Festival. Watch the demonstrations at Batey Farms in Murfreesboro, TN
Greenway Murfreesboro, TN after Heavy Rain 1/19/2017
Bikeride/video done on 1/20/2017, the day after heavy rains came through after a short period of drought. The effects are very apparent, as some paths were completely blocked off, hence the quick turn-arounds; but I enjoyed the play day! :-)
MTSU True Blue Preview: Agribusiness
As the demands placed on the world's food supply continue to build, so does the importance of managing the farms and supply lines that help meet those demands. Dairy or meat, crop or herd, barn or warehouse—MTSU's farm labs, fully operational dairy facility, and multiple agri-industry partnerships provide a hands-on, experiential learning environment that is hard to beat.
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