Get ready to spend, Tennessee

Tennessee will have 2 sales tax holidays this summer

Jul 07, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

For 2020 only, the Tennessee General Assembly has approved two sales tax holiday weekends to help Tennesseans save money and support the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. &.... Read More
Rutherford Responsible: Wear a mask when social distancing is impractical

Rutherford County encourages (not mandates) masks while in public

Jul 06, 2020 at 04:26 pm by Voice Wire 8

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday, July 6, that Rutherford County will not impose a mask mandate. Instead, businesses, citizens, and visitors are strongly e.... Read More
Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department

How Murfreesboro's improved ISO Rating could lead to lower insurance rates

Jul 06, 2020 at 04:07 pm by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) recently received a top rating of Class 1/1X from the Insurance Service Office (ISO), improving from Class 2/2X rating i.... Read More

Register by July 7 to vote in Aug. 6 election

Jul 06, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

If you want to vote in the upcoming August election, you have until July 7. Voters will go to the polls Aug. 6 to cast ballots in the state and federal primary, Rutherford Co.... Read More
Brandon Francis

Updated: Murfreesboro man shoots woman, flees scene

Jul 06, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are searching for the man who shot a woman multiple times and fled the scene early Saturday morning, July 4. The shooting took.... Read More
Ideal Storage fire

Murfreesboro firefighter injured in July 4th fire

Jul 04, 2020 at 04:00 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighter suffered minor injuries at a fire of a storage facility after a wall collapsed and pinned two firefighters underneath early S.... Read More
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee

Bill Lee announces law enforcement reform effort

Jul 03, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Thursday, June 2 a partnership with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, The Tennessee D.... Read More
Fireworks

Chase Clanton and the Vintage Vibes headline Arrowhead Boys Ranch annual July 4th Fireworks Fundraiser

Jul 02, 2020 at 08:12 am by Voice Wire

The Arrowhead Boys Ranch will be celebrating Independence Day on Saturday, July 4th with fireworks, hot dogs, live music and lots of fun—and all proceeds support the boy.... Read More
Rutherford County Schools

Siegel High's Christina Nichols-Hurt earns Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Tennessee

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Christina Nichols-Hurt of Siegel High School was recently named the winner of the 2019-2020 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award in Tennessee. This award is given annually from.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Electric, Middle Tennessee Electric merger is offically official

Jul 01, 2020 at 10:52 am by Voice Wire

The merger between the Murfreesboro Electric Department and Middle Tennessee Electric became official and finalized Wednesday, July 1. "Now we begin bringing our two great te.... Read More
La Vergne Police Department

La Vergne Police nab teen wanted in Nashville

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:00 pm by Voice Wire

A teenager wanted by Metro Nashville Police was taken into custody by La Vergne officers. The 19-year-old, who will not be identified at this time, was spotted in a stolen ve.... Read More
Maintain your space. Cover your face.

Do Rutherford County mayors have the authority to mandate masks?

Jun 30, 2020 at 11:37 am by Voice Wire

Over the weekend, Dr. Michael Caldwell, Director of the Metro Public Health Department issued Public Health Order 8 that mandates the use of facial coverings or masks in David.... Read More