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Jeannie Seely’s Beloved ‘Pennsyltucky’ Home Becomes Haven for Songwriters

Sep 11, 2026 at 09:13 am

One year after the passing of Grand Ole Opry icon Jeannie Seely, her beloved Cumberland River home continues her legacy in a deeply personal way—by opening its.... Read More

Remembering Our Dolly

Aug 25, 2026 at 02:35 pm

Global icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton, known worldwide as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author, died peacefully today in Nashville.... Read More

Celebrating Hispanic Culture in Country Music

Sep 24, 2026 at 01:53 pm

One thing I have learned from conducting hundreds of interviews is how much Hispanic and Latino culture has impacted country music. Hispanic culture helped shape the fou.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Bronwyn

Aug 27, 2026 at 11:38 am

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, who goes by the stage name "Bronwyn," is a Grammy-winning Americana/bluegrass artist and two-time IBMA “Fiddle Player of the Year.” Her name.... Read More

3rd Annual Barks & Bourbon

Aug 17, 2023 at 06:18 pm by Beesley Animal Foundation 40

BOURBON ENTHUSIASTS AND ANIMAL LOVERS UNITE FOR A SPECIAL NIGHT OF FUNDRAISING Mark your calendar and join us at Belle Meadows Farm to support Beesley Animal Foundation on a.... Read More

Changing Accountability in the Education Savings Account Program

Apr 23, 2026 at 03:43 pm by JC Bowman

The recent changes to Tennessee's Education Savings Account (ESA) program mark a strategic shift rather than a sweeping expansion, focusing on redefining accountability rather.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools are reopening full-time in the fall

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:01 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County Schools will be open in the fall, but how students will attend was up for debate until Thursday, July 9 when the Board of Education made their final dec.... 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

Rutherford Works in Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford Works program pairs 22 RCS teachers with local industry partners

Jul 30, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

In addition to having 34 years of experience as an educator in Rutherford County Schools, all three of Lisa Ezell's daughters attended and graduated from the same district. S.... Read More

Did Terry Sullivan's wife have him killed for life insurance?

Nov 05, 2018 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

After the shooting death of Terry Sullivan in 2009, the mystery surrounding it became one of White County's most high-profile investigations and notorious cold cases.... 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

Murfreesboro is Now the 3rd Fastest Growing City in America

Dec 21, 2022 at 01:56 pm by Voice Wire 7

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro, Tennessee is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. SmartAsset reports their recent study proved that Murfreesboro now ranks.... Read More

Education and the Next Governor of Tennessee

May 15, 2026 at 10:18 am by JC Bowman

I interviewed the top candidates for Tennessee's next governor. Other candidates were invited, but only three accepted. Each was thoughtful, professional, and deeply engaged w.... 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

Halloween Event at The Gathering in Milton

First community Halloween event at The Gathering is a 'howling' good time

Nov 04, 2019 at 11:30 am by Rutherford Rambler

MILTON, Tenn. -- It was a 'spook'tacular time at the first "All Hallows Eve at the Milton Square" in the rural hamlet in eastern Rutherford County. For two hours, the Hallowe.... Read More

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The Soda Bar, Homegrown Marketplace celebrate Grand Opening

Nov 01, 2017 at 01:00 pm by Michelle Willard

The Soda Bar dessert shop and Homegrown Marketplace home décor and gift boutique celebrated a joint grand opening Wednesday, Nov. 1 with a ribbon cu.... Read More

Rutherford County represents at this year’s National Beta Convention

Jul 30, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools was represented at the National Beta Convention, which was held virtually this year. With categories ranging from creative writing to two-dimensiona.... Read More

Smithfield Releases Debut Album, ‘Country With Heart’

May 24, 2024 at 04:00 am by Bethany Bowman

I first heard the duo, Smithfield, in 2018 on Sirius XM’s The Highway when their song “Hey Whiskey” was a big hit. Compr.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Dept. adds new firefighters

Nov 15, 2017 at 01:45 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department welcomed five new firefighters this week. Josh Carlock, Ryan Slauson, Kyle Williams, Chad Wisniewski, and Ben Yeargan began a three-week d.... Read More

Submitted Commentary - For the Love of Valentine’s Day: Not Just One Day … But For Life.

Feb 10, 2023 at 11:00 am by Paulette Jackson

LOVE - Submitted Commentary by Paulette Jackson: For those of us who may not be familiar with the beginnings of St. Valentine’s Day, it was a feast day in the Catholic r.... Read More

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