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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

Remembering the Rose Garden Marines

Jul 03, 2024 at 12:48 pm by Bethany Bowman

The country music legend, Lynn Anderson became the U.S. Marines's unofficial ambassador 50 years ago when they used her award-winning song, ‘I Beg Your Pardon (I Never.... Read More

James Robert Webb Releases 'Weekend Outlaw'

Jun 06, 2025 at 07:33 am by Bethany Bowman

As reported in my Music Spotlight column in 2020, James Robert Webb was a gifted musician before he became an acclaimed radiologist. However, like many of us with dual caree.... Read More

Runaway June Release “To Be Yours”

Feb 07, 2025 at 01:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Runaway June is a female country music trio comprised of Stevie Woodward (lead vocals/guitar/harmonica/piano), Natalie Stovall (vocals/fiddle/guitar), and Jennifer Wayne (vo.... 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

Artist Spotlight: Devin Wright

Jun 30, 2026 at 11:49 am by Bethany Bowman

One thing that Nashville is known for is its hundreds of magnificent murals inside and outside of buildings all over town. For those of us who appreciate art but can't reall.... Read More

Music Spotlight: DEK of Hearts

Jul 02, 2026 at 05:19 pm

When I went to see one of my artists' Opry debuts in May, another group was also having their Opry debut: DEK of Hearts. The trio, who met while attending Trevecca Nazarene.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Spencer Hatcher

Jul 09, 2026 at 04:05 pm

Out of the 43 artists I interviewed at CRS this year, one who clearly stood out to me was Spencer Hatcher. Because he has a bluegrass background, a traditional country sound.... 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
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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

Music Spotlight: Harper Grace

Oct 20, 2025 at 10:04 am by Bethany Bowman

Harper Grace is a 24-year-old Texas native who has been coming to Nashville since she was 14 years old. The rising country star's initial experience in the spotlight cam.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ashley Wineland

Oct 26, 2024 at 09:00 am by Bethany Bowman

When Ashley Wineland’s song, “Tumbleweed,” came across my email, I knew from the heartfelt song that I wanted to feature the artist. The more I dug into he.... 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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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

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
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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
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Legal Aid: Workers Have the Legal Right to Discuss Pay and Working Conditions

Aug 13, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Imagine this scenario: You've worked at a job you have had for a few years. You like your work.   You get along so well with your coworkers that you feel comfortable enou.... 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

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

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

Country Superstar Thomas Rhett Receives Star on Music City Walk of Fame

Jul 10, 2026 at 04:11 pm

Diamond-certified superstar Thomas Rhett, whose career has produced 25 Number One hits over the past decade, was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Wednesday, July 8.... Read More
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Park planning continues in west Murfreesboro amid potential rezoning of property along Veterans Parkway

Apr 12, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is resuming plans for development of a park in west Murfreesboro located on 154 acres a mile west of Veterans Parkway on .... 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

Music Spotlight: Lily Rose

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:32 am by Bethany Bowman

Lily Rose came across my radar in 2021 when her mega-hit “Villain” hit the airwaves and she was soon named to the 2022 CMT Next Women of Country. Rose hails.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: Where to Take Santa Photos and Family Christmas Pics Around Town

Nov 13, 2020 at 09:49 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

If you're like me, you look forward to Christmas all year and then after Halloween you're thinking, "Whoa! Here already?" Christmas does come (thank goodness!), and while it'.... Read More