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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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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

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
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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

Liz Rose, Charley Pride, and Old Dominion Added to Music City's Walk of Fame

Nov 13, 2025 at 12:55 pm by Bethany Bowman

On Tuesday, November 11, three more names were added to Music City's iconic Walk of Fame Park: prolific songwriter Liz Rose, the legendary Charley Pride (posthumously), and.... 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

Empowering Futures: Tennessee’s Commitment to Career Development

Nov 04, 2025 at 03:27 pm by JC Bowman

November arrives. The air is crisp with the promise of change. In Tennessee, the Department of Education marks Career Development Month, a time to honor the quiet strength of.... 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
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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
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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: 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

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

Mike Sparks earns endorsement from Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association

Oct 10, 2022 at 09:00 pm by Voice Wire 1

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has officially received an endorsement for re-election in state House District 49 from the Tennessee Professional Fir.... 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

Rutherford Sheriff's detective to appear on Investigation Discovery true crime show

Aug 21, 2018 at 12:03 pm by Michelle Willard

Sheriff’s Detective Ty Downing will discuss his investigation of the Jack Rains murder case in 2007 on the nationally broadcast Investigation Discovery channel. The s.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Colleen Rae

Apr 24, 2023 at 03:16 pm by Bethany Bowman

I’ve been Facebook friends with Colleen Rae for more than 12 years. I knew she sang country music but had not heard much from her until recently. Colleen Rae is from.... 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
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Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies are Hiring - Congratulations to New RCSO Deputies

Aug 24, 2022 at 07:42 pm by Voice Wire 2

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Multiple law enforcement agencies in Middle Tennessee continue to hire new officers. Most recently, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office rep.... Read More
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What's going to happen at Thurman Francis when Rocky Fork Elementary opens?

Nov 15, 2018 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

In August 2019, Rutherford County Schools plans to open not one, but two new schools. The new schools, Rockvale High School and Rocky Fork Elementary School, mean many studen.... Read More