The Rutherford County Board of Zoning Appeals last night approved a cemetery on the Veals Road property of the Murfreesboro Islamic Center. Mosque leadership appeared before the board in December seeking permission to bury their dead on the land. But … Continue reading
More than two years of a rocky path behind it, the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro celebrated its opening Sunday with food, fellowship and special guests.
Opponents of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro filed a motion in federal court Monday claiming that U.S. District Judge Todd Campbell accepted “false allegations” in affirming that the controversial mosque can continue its opening process. Attorney Joe Brandon, who has represented mosque opponents … Continue reading
Sunday in Murfreesboro, people of all faiths gathered in support of a new Islamic center struggling to open on Veals Road. A picnic at Barfield Crescent Park was meant to be a morale boost to the Muslim community who have seen … Continue reading
Construction of a controversial mosque in Murfreesboro can continue. Earlier this week a judge said county commissioners did not give proper notice before approving the new Islamic Center of Murfreesboro. But a new court order out today says it does not mean … Continue reading
Islamic Center of Murfreesboro volunteers who pick up trash on Bradyville Pike encountered something they can’t clean – black spray paint on their adopt a highway sign. The culprit covered up the word Islamic on the ICM sign near mile … Continue reading
Richard Bartholonew has the details. See also TPM.
A Murfreesboro mosque opened its doors to the community in the hopes of opening minds about a new 52,000 square foot worship center in the works. Muslims, Baptists, Catholics, Jews, Agnostics and others checked their religious difference along with their … Continue reading
Plaintiffs suing the county for approving the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case because of terrorism concerns, according to a file sent Wednesday night. “Periodic warnings from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security … Continue reading
The Islamic Center of Murfreesboro was granted a temporary 30-day certificate of occupancy Tuesday morning by officials with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office. Islamic Center leaders said they plan to apply for a local occupancy certificate Tuesday afternoon at … Continue reading