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OPINION: Why was REDACTED promoted out of the classroom?

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:14 am by Michelle Willard 7

NOTE: this article has been redacted due to legal complaints.  Enjoy the brevity. Clarification: The intention of this article was to point out that the director an.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Braden Hull

Jul 24, 2026 at 07:13 am

Braden Hull is a rising singer/songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee, who hails from Lexington, North Carolina. I first met him at CRS 2026, where he immediately impressed me w.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ian Munsick

Oct 14, 2022 at 07:57 pm by Bethany Bowman 2

An authentic singing cowboy, Ian Munsick comes from a musical ranching family. They were and are real-life singing cowboys. Under the tutelage of their fiddle-playing fat.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ashley Brooks

May 30, 2025 at 12:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Ashley Brooks, aka the Georgia Gypsy, is an up-and-coming country powerhouse who grew up and still lives in the North Georgia countryside. And though her dad was in a band,.... Read More

A Profession at the Breaking Point: Why Tennessee Is Right to Rethink Teacher Licensure

May 20, 2026 at 03:29 pm by JC Bowman

Public policy debates sometimes reveal something deeper than regulatory language or bureaucratic procedure. The proposed revisions to teacher licensure policy in Tennessee are.... Read More
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Red Bull Announces 2025 Jukebox Songwriting Competition

May 22, 2025 at 12:05 pm by Bethany Bowman

Red Bull is turning up the volume for the second year with the return of its electrifying Red Bull Jukebox Songwriting Competition— open for submissions now through Ju.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jordan Rainer

May 22, 2026 at 01:40 pm by Bethany Bowman

Many of the artists I now feature came upon my radar because of a singing competition show. You may remember Rainer as the “girl in the sunglasses” from Team Reb.... Read More

Murfreesboro teen killed in car crash

Dec 04, 2017 at 10:20 am by Voice Wire

On Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8:05 p.m., a fatal crash occurred at 2500 Memorial Boulevard, according to a press release from the Murfreesboro Police Department. The crash inv.... Read More
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What happened to Lauren Agee?

Apr 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

Lauren Agee thought her weekend would be filled with wakeboarding, cliff diving and partying. But it ended with her floating facedown in Center Hill Lake. Agee was camping wi.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Presley Tennant

Apr 19, 2024 at 04:30 am by Bethany Bowman

One thing I have learned about TV singing shows is that the finalists are nearly always as good (if not better) as the actual winner. So, I try to interview as many country.... Read More

The ABC's of Home Selling

May 17, 2018 at 10:00 am by John Jones

OPINION: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:31 pm by Jason Bennett

  OPINION: On May 20th of this year, I was contacted by a friend inquiring about a comment that I had made in July or August of 2024 on a local realtors facebook post. T.... Read More

Travis Tritt Releases Country Chapel

Sep 15, 2023 at 12:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

Travis Tritt released his first-ever gospel project, Country Chapel, on September 15, a record that was more than three decades in the making. Comprised of original songs info.... Read More

Fender Celebrates 75 Years Of The Telecaster At The Ryman

May 07, 2026 at 07:09 pm by Bethany Bowman

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster® guitar, Fender turned to Nashville, the heart of country music and home to generations of legendary Tele player.... Read More

Education will be a Top Priority for Senator Marsha Blackburn as Governor

May 15, 2026 at 10:11 am by JC Bowman

During my interview with Senator Marsha Blackburn, it was clear she is passionate about education, and if she becomes Tennessee’s governor, education will be central to.... Read More

Horror Mystery ‘Haunting of the Queen Mary’ Opens Today

Aug 18, 2023 at 05:00 am by Bethany Bowman

The new supernatural horror movie “Haunting of the Queen Mary” hits select theaters on Friday, August 18, and is also available On-Demand the same day. It was film.... Read More

Reclaiming Control from the Feds Over Education Funding

Aug 04, 2025 at 10:20 am by JC Bowman

In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their educational initi.... Read More
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Hummingbirds pass through Middle Tennessee on annual migration

Sep 05, 2018 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

Barfield Crescent Park is home to hundreds of hummingbirds. Many people come to the Wilderness Station to enjoy the chatter and beauty of these tiny birds throughout the seaso.... Read More

Letter to the Editor: Public Education is the Great Equalizer

May 26, 2022 at 01:29 pm by Voice Wire 2

As a retired educator, I want to say a special “thank you” to the current public school teachers who work with every student every day.  Unlike so many other.... Read More

George Jones Honored With Bronze Statue at the Ryman Auditorium

Jun 03, 2025 at 01:58 pm by Bethany Bowman

On June 3rd, 2025, one of the most influential and revered voices in country music history, George Jones, was honored with a bronze statue alongside other country icons, inc.... Read More

The Miracle That Saved America

Nov 19, 2021 at 10:23 am by Paulette Jackson 1

Thanksgiving is upon us. And in light of the special day, I hope you will enjoy the story of, The Miracle That Saved America, both literally and figuratively, in many ways. It.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Leah Marie Mason

Oct 18, 2022 at 02:37 pm by Bethany Bowman 2

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Leah Marie Mason is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter from North Carolina. She comes from a musical family where her dad was a drummer. “W.... Read More

Tayla Lynn Releases ‘Singin Loretta’

May 30, 2025 at 10:13 am by Bethany Bowman

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter, Tayla Lynn, has released her 2nd album to honor her grandmother, Singin’ Loretta.  As part of the Opry's 100 celebrations, on May 13.... Read More

Time to Recalibrate Our Educational Compass

Dec 09, 2025 at 11:53 am by JC Bowman

Imagine a universe where parents and educators lead the debate on education. In the current paradigm, we are playing a high-stakes game of educational chess. The result could.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Noah Thompson

Jan 11, 2025 at 01:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

The one word that came to mind when I heard Noah Thompson for the first time was “unexpected.” And I believe that is part of why Thompson won American Idol in 20.... Read More