Coronavirus

McFarland renews 'State of Emergency' through April 21

Apr 14, 2020 at 04:34 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland renewed the Declaration of "State of Emergency," extending the City's previous declarations and adopting Gov. Bill Lee's renewed ‘Stay.... Read More
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Murfreesboro Mama: 10 Online Playdates for the Family

Apr 14, 2020 at 09:10 am by Laura Beth Payne

While Covid-19 has hijacked most families' means of "getting out and about" in Rutherford County, it certainly hasn't dented our community's creativity. Thanks to the wonders.... Read More
TL Connects

Nashville's TL Connects offers help to local restaurants during cornavirus pandemic

Apr 13, 2020 at 01:59 pm by bmdalton

Nashville-based marketing technology firm TL Connects is offering all restaurant and food service companies throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee free use of the.... Read More
Register to Vote

Murfreesboro FAQ: Can the November Election be postponed?

Apr 13, 2020 at 09:02 am by Michelle Willard

On April 6, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers was blocked by the state's Supreme Court from postponing its Presidential Primary set for Aril 7 over concerns about further spreading.... Read More
Gavel

Rutherford County circuit court judges delay jail sentences

Apr 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Defendants in Circuit Court who were supposed to serve their sentence on non-violent misdemeanor or felony case or violation of probation in April should report 30 days later,.... Read More
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland

Shane McFarland schedules live briefing on Facebook and CityTV for 6 p.m. Wednesday

Apr 08, 2020 at 02:20 pm by Voice Wire 1

Mayor Shane McFarland will hold another Live televised briefing Wednesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. to be carried live on Facebook and CityTV. The CityTV Live televised briefing ca.... Read More
Day in Corona, April 8, 2020

Day in Corona: 'Milano Central Kitchen' seeks to feed food insecure

Apr 08, 2020 at 02:14 pm by Michelle Willard

When I'm feeling down, I take Mr. Rogers's advice and look for the helpers. "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for t.... Read More
Coronavirus

How to find COVID-19 relief resources

Apr 08, 2020 at 09:00 am by United Way

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has launched a new website aimed at helping local residents contend with the financial effects of COVID-19. The sit.... Read More
#SaferAtHome

Law enforcement leaders remind citizens they are #SaferAtHome

Apr 07, 2020 at 02:40 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Police chiefs and the sheriff in Rutherford County remind citizens in this video they are #SaferAtHome while trying to prevent COVID-19. Sending the message are Mur.... Read More
Day in Corona

Day in Corona: Hope springs eternal with better projections

Apr 07, 2020 at 12:35 pm by Michelle Willard

  I've been keeping an eye on the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation's COVID-19 projection website. It's interactive and informative, if you can trust the data.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools expands free meal program at 26 sites

Apr 07, 2020 at 09:30 am by Michelle Willard

Director of Schools Bill Spurlock arrived at 7 a.m. Monday morning at La Vergne Lake Elementary School to assist with the district’s free meal program. After receiving.... Read More
Night Night Bunny

Murfreesboro Mama: Celebrate a Quarantine Easter with Amy Parker

Apr 07, 2020 at 08:40 am by Laura Beth Payne

I met Murfreesboro author Amy Parker when I was pregnant with my daughter. Friends gave me her books as shower gifts, and the pages quickly earned worn edges as I read and re-.... Read More