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A Dickens of a Christmas

Dec 19, 2025 at 04:16 pm by JC Bowman

In the depths of winter, as snow falls somewhere in the world, probably in a city full of people who can't drive in it, we're reminded of a tale that has somehow managed to ou.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lewis Brice

Aug 01, 2023 at 12:10 pm by Bethany Bowman

Lewis Brice is a singer/songwriter from Sumter, South Carolina who has been on my short list of artists that I wanted to interview for several years. He and his talented.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Morgan Myles

Sep 24, 2025 at 03:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

Morgan Myles first captured national attention in 2022 when she was a top-three finalist on NBC's The Voice, where she was on team Camila. She is known for having the fastes.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Awesome Playgrounds in Rutherford County

Mar 02, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

During our last family vacation (before Covid), I found myself Googling two words. Not "best restaurants" (though we ate out plenty.) Not "family attractions" (though we hit.... Read More
Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, left, honors the Officer of the Month recipients for 2021. From left, front row, are Sgt. J.D. Davis, Lt. Chris Kauffman, K9 Deputy Richard Tidwell, SRO Mick Rea, Cpl.

Sheriff's Office honors 2021 Officers of the Month

Feb 05, 2022 at 12:09 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Twenty-two Sheriff’s Office deputies earned honors as Officers of the Month for exemplary actions in 2021, including potentially saving lives.  Sheriff Mike Fitzhu.... Read More

UPDATE: Amber Alert victim rescued by Rutherford County Sheriff's deputies and Murfreesboro Police

Jan 06, 2022 at 02:28 am by Voice Wire

Amber Alert victim Riley Bockes, 3, of Sanford, N.C., eats pizza with deputies after she was rescued unharmed Wednesday in Murfreesboro. She was with her father, Brent, who f.... Read More
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Photos: Christmas Lights at Cannonsburgh Village

Dec 07, 2021 at 09:15 am by Voice Wire

The holiday spirit inspired Cannonsburgh Village this year for its annual Christmas lights drive-through. From 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 3-19, C.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Amanda Kate Ferris

Apr 04, 2023 at 11:25 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the howling pedal steel-soaked guitar on the song aptly named “Pedal Steel,” a touching song about the Grand Ole Opry, I knew I needed to interview.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Kelli Belles

Oct 18, 2024 at 10:04 am by Bethany Bowman

Rising country artist Kelli Belles, known by her stage moniker Belles, is hitting the road this fall on her highly anticipated Trust Issues Tour. The tour kicked off on Octo.... Read More

It is Time To Compensate Student Teachers!

Dec 05, 2025 at 10:54 am by JC Bowman

The ongoing debate over unpaid student teaching is more than just an education policy issue; it deeply reflects our societal values and priorities. This practice, firmly roote.... Read More
Major Steve Spence, left, congratulates MADD winners Deputy Austin Watson, Cpl. April Haggard, Deputy Cody Didier, Deputy Zachary Campbell, Deputy Mina Awad, Cpl. William Travis and Sgt. Mich

Rutherford Sheriff Office achieves top Mothers Against Drunk Driving top award

Dec 10, 2021 at 02:10 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office achieved the Outstanding Department Award from MADD Tennessee for increasing awareness to prevent drunk driving and arresting impaired.... Read More

$350-million sports complex is coming to Murfreesboro

Dec 28, 2021 at 10:24 am by Cynthialynn Jones

A new $350-million sports complex is coming to Murfreesboro Tennessee expected to bring 1,000 new jobs and 3-million visitors a year to the city. The plan is for Legacy Sports.... Read More

Sheriff's deputies earn state awards from Tennessee Highway Safety Office

Dec 02, 2021 at 12:58 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two Rutherford County Sheriff’s patrol deputies earned top awards from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office Wednesday. Deputy Austin Watson was named “Deputy of th.... Read More
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Chatterbox: Spring Break for all with Sandy Brewer Wright

Mar 23, 2022 at 06:33 am by Collier 1

My thoughts this week are more on next week… Spring Break!  My car will be rocking, heading down I-65 stuffed with teenage girls excited for a fun-filled beac.... Read More
Marymont Mansion

Local couple wants to turn Marymont Mansion into a wine bar

Jul 09, 2019 at 02:58 pm by Michelle Willard

Marymont Mansion may be getting a new lease on life. Local couple Jeff and Sherris Brown want to turn the historic house into Black Crow Wine Bar. Built in the 1860s, the.... Read More
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Storybook Breakfast

Storybook Breakfast at Cannonsburgh Village

Apr 19, 2021 at 09:26 am by Laura Beth Payne

Families gathered at Cannonsburgh Village Saturday, April 17 for a fun and socially-distanced second annual Storybook Breakfast benefitting Rutherford Books from Birth. The e.... Read More

How Bryan Terry plans spend Tennessee's $732M in funds for needy families

Sep 11, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) is preparing to introduce "Pathway to Prosperity" legislation for the 2021 legislative session in efforts to support Tennesseans cu.... Read More
MTSU student musicians are part of the 50-member MTSU Symphony Orchestra, which will be performing at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in Hinton Hall of the Wright Music Building, to wrap up MTSU Sp

MTSU Spring Showcase April 1-9 features variety of events

Mar 24, 2022 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Sporting events including baseball, softball and tennis. A Star Party. Art and photographic exhibitions. The MTSU Illinois Jacquet Jazz Festival. A theatre musical and three-d.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Joe Hermes

Dec 18, 2025 at 12:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Joe Hermes' music hits that perfect sweet spot between classic rock and traditional country music. He is a seasoned entertainer whose values are rooted in faith, family, and.... Read More
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Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

3 Ways to Take-in the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Nov 06, 2019 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

With dropping temperatures and the end of that darned Daylight Savings this month, I definitely felt the need to start laying out my indoor recreation options for the kids. T.... Read More
Feb. 4 MTSU Star Party presenter Eric Klumpe’s “The Wacky Orbit of Webb Space Telescope” will be about the strange orbit the Webb Space Telescope is taking. Star Parties are free and open to

MTSU Star Parties kick off Feb. 4

Feb 03, 2022 at 06:16 am by Voice Wire

The MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy Star Parties for the spring 2022 semester resume Friday, Feb. 4. Professor Eric Klumpe kicks off the fou.... Read More

Bring a board game to life by donating to a Clue character

Aug 08, 2018 at 01:30 pm by WildGooseChase

Two mortgage officers, an independent business owner and an insurance agent are just a few people from the community who will don costumes for charity at Clue the Party. Clue.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Kinsey Rose

Apr 17, 2023 at 10:50 am by Bethany Bowman

From the first few measures of a twangy guitar, I knew instantly when I heard “Speed of Broken Heart” that Kinsey Rose was going to be an artist I would want to fe.... Read More

Joseph Locher Announces Bid for County Commission

Apr 11, 2022 at 01:42 pm by CathyWatts

Joseph “Joey” Locher is a busy father of teenage twin daughters who is running for Rutherford County Commissioner in District 7. District 7 covers a large area bet.... Read More
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MTSU's Blue Raider from 1961

Opinion: Why it shouldn't be named 'Blue Raider Bridge'

Dec 17, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Michelle Willard 3

As most of our readers know, I believe we should name the Bridge Over Broad (a.k.a., BOB, Bridgey McBridgeface) after one of the many women who has made a posit.... Read More

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