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Respect Is Essential for Fixing the Teacher Shortage

Nov 14, 2025 at 11:51 am by JC Bowman

In a world where we often hear about the "teacher shortage," it’s time to ask ourselves: What exactly does that mean? Are we short on teachers, or are we short on respec.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cody Hibbard

Nov 21, 2025 at 10:46 am by Bethany Bowman

Cody Hibbard is the fifth artist I have interviewed from this season of The Road, and, in my humble opinion, he is the most country-sounding of them all. Fortunately, he too.... Read More

Save the Music Foundation Honors Lee Ann Womack, Cameo Carlson, and Old Dominion

Nov 19, 2025 at 01:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

On Tuesday, November 13th, Save The Music  (STM) brought together Nashville's music community for its 6th annual "Hometown to Hometown" event, raising over $250,000 to su.... Read More

Red Bull Jukebox Takes Over Nashville's Pinnacle

Nov 19, 2025 at 10:28 am by Bethany Bowman

Red Bull Jukebox made its highly anticipated return to Nashville on Saturday night at Nashville's newest venue, the Pinnacle. With its unique live music experience, the Juke.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The Dugger Band

Nov 25, 2025 at 10:43 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the Dugger Band and their hit song "True Colors," I knew I wanted to feature them as soon as time allowed. Jordan and Seth Dugger are from Greenville, Tennessee.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Atlus

Nov 15, 2025 at 04:19 pm by Bethany Bowman

As is often the case with songwriting, one's upbringing influences one's lyrics. Raised in a single-parent home marked by poverty and addiction, Sean Haywood, who goes by th.... 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: Calamity Jane

Oct 28, 2025 at 10:56 am by Bethany Bowman

Since joining the country music bandwagon over 20 years ago, I quickly learned that a lot of country music evolved from Bluegrass. I also learned that Bluegrass musicians ar.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jake & Shelby

Jan 28, 2024 at 06:48 pm by Bethany Bowman

A duo that kept showing up in my Instagram feed was a couple of kids, known as Jake & Shelby. Jake Lawson and Shelby Haim are teenagers from Hendersonville, Tennessee. K.... 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

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

Downtown on The Farm returns to Oaklands Mansion

Sep 06, 2022 at 04:30 pm by Voice Wire 1

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 5th annual Downtown on the Farm, presented by Locally Owned Murfreesboro, is set for Sunday, Sept. 18 at Oaklands Mansion. This farm-to-table.... 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
A ribboncutting at Scott Equipment Company in La Vergne

Scott Equipment opens state-of-the-art facility in La Vergne

Oct 20, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Scott Equipment Company has moved to a new, 37,000-square-foot, state-of-the art facility in La Vergne, according to a press release. The expansion will result in more than&nb.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Tyler Reese Tritt

Aug 25, 2023 at 01:19 pm by Bethany Bowman

When I received information about Tyler Reese Tritt, I knew she belonged to someone famous (Travis Tritt is her dad). But what mattered to me was whether she could sing..... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 14 Summer camps kids will love

May 19, 2020 at 09:35 am by Laura Beth Payne

This summer will certainly look different for most of us, thanks to Covid-19, but that doesn't mean all fun is canceled. CDC guidelines still permit small social gatherings,.... 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
Mike Sparks

Mike Sparks thinks teachers are paid enough and wants a website so everyone can see

Jul 16, 2018 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

Tennessee State House Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has an unpopular opinion. He thinks teachers are not underpaid. "It seems like there's a misnomer out there that teachers ar.... Read More

ASK ELLIE: I am 14 and asked to the Homecoming Dance

Nov 04, 2021 at 11:00 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Miss Ellie: I am 14 years old and have been invited to my first school dance. The dance is my school's homecoming dance here in Murfreesboro. A boy asked me and I said&n.... Read More

School Board approves new five-year building plan

Dec 04, 2017 at 12:21 pm by Voice Wire

The need for new schools and additions has never been greater, as Rutherford County Schools continues to see its student enrollment swell year-over-year.  To help addr.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Josh Abbott Band

Feb 05, 2024 at 11:10 am by Bethany Bowman

One of the bands I have been wanting to feature for a while is the Josh Abbott Band. With multiple hit songs having multi-million streams, they are hugely popular in th.... Read More
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Chad Miller, CEO of Legacy Sports, makes announcement for $350 million, 260-plus acre, multi-use family sports, and entertainment complex in Murfreesboro’s City Hall Rotunda.

Could Legacy Sports Tennessee be the next Bible Park USA?

Dec 10, 2021 at 09:45 am by Michelle Willard 5

Legacy Sports Tennessee announced Thursday, Dec. 10 it plans to build a "sports and entertainment destination for not only those in Middle Tennessee; it will attract visitors.... Read More
Former Methodist Church in Murfreesboro

What are the plans for the former Methodist Church?

Oct 10, 2019 at 01:31 pm by Michelle Willard

  The preliminary plans are in for the future of the former Methodist Church in downtown Murfreesboro. Brian Davis, from TRC Construction and developer One East College.... Read More
Mayor Shane McFarland giving a COVID-19 Briefing

McFarland explains just what the 'Tennessee Pledge' is

Apr 29, 2020 at 09:34 am by Voice Wire

In response to Gov. Bill Lee's April 27 reopening of restaurants and April 29 reopening of retail stores, Mayor Shane McFarland on Tuesday, April 28 provided local guidan.... 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