Bill Lee

Bill Lee submits budget with $681M in cuts, dip into $1.5B rainy day fund

Jun 04, 2020 at 01:52 pm by Voice Wire 1

Gov. Bill Lee's administration today outlined new spending plans for state government that reflect significant revenue reductions due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Depa.... Read More
Jason Cole and Bill Lee

Tennessee Business Relief Program benefits nonessential businesses impacted by COVID-19

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

From the governor's office: NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Business Relief Program will direct approximately $200 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds thr.... Read More
MTSU Milk truck

Murfreesboro Saturday Market opens for the season with MTSU Milk

Jun 01, 2020 at 01:44 pm by Voice Wire 1

The MTSU Creamery already has a presence in downtown Murfreesboro. It soon will have an even "larger" one — at the Murfreesboro Saturday Market this summer. It will com.... Read More
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive returns

Jun 01, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Public Safety agencies across Rutherford County are accepting the challenge to address the urgent need for blood donors right now.  Several emergency agencies within Rut.... Read More

Updated: Murfreesboro mayor declares 'State of Emergency,' police tear gas protestors

May 31, 2020 at 07:24 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland issued an order Sunday, May 31, declaring a local "State of Emergency" for the City of Murfreesboro in response to protests related to the k.... Read More
Smyrna Town Hall

Smyrna Town Hall reopens to the public June 1

May 30, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna is reopening its Town Hall to the public, effective Monday, June 1.  Modifications have been made to ensure the safety of citizens and personnel. Citiz.... Read More

Body of man found in wooded area ruled homicide, suspect arrested

May 29, 2020 at 06:38 pm by Voice Wire

The death of a man whose body was found in a wooded area on Robert Rose Drive Friday, May 15, has been ruled a homicide.  An arrest has also been made in the case. Rober.... Read More

MTSU COVID-19 Task Force recommends shorter semester, more online classes, face masks for fall

May 29, 2020 at 10:30 am by Voice Wire

A Middle Tennessee State University COVID-19 task force recommends ending classes for the Fall 2020 semester at Thanksgiving, stringent social distancing protocols and reduced.... Read More
Holloway High School mobile library

Holloway offering students door service through mobile library

May 29, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Bobbie Palmer knows if she can just get the students at Holloway High to visit the school library, she will be able to inspire them to read for pleasure. One of those student.... Read More
Dr. Theowauna Hatchett

La Vergne High grad Dr. Theowauna Hatchett named new principal

May 29, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

It’s been nearly two decades since Dr. Theowauna Hatchett walked the halls of LaVergne High School as a student.  She graduated from the school in 2001.  But.... Read More
La Vergne Fire Chief Ronny Beasley

La Vergne hires new fire chief from Memphis Fire Department

May 28, 2020 at 12:14 pm by Voice Wire

The City of La Vergne has hired Ronny Beasley to serve the city as Fire Chief. Beasley’s tentative start date is June 29. Beasley is a 28-year veteran of the Memphis Fi.... Read More
Open sign

Wanna complain about Murfreesboro's Sign Ordinance? Here's a chance.

May 28, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department has scheduled a special Stakeholders Meeting concerning proposed sign changes, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The meeting will be held.... Read More