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OPINION: Why was REDACTED promoted out of the classroom?

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:14 am by Michelle Willard 7

NOTE: this article has been redacted due to legal complaints.  Enjoy the brevity. Clarification: The intention of this article was to point out that the director an.... Read More

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

Music Spotlight: Ian Munsick

Oct 14, 2022 at 07:57 pm by Bethany Bowman 2

An authentic singing cowboy, Ian Munsick comes from a musical ranching family. They were and are real-life singing cowboys. Under the tutelage of their fiddle-playing fat.... 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
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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

Music Spotlight: Jordan Rainer

May 22, 2026 at 01:40 pm by Bethany Bowman

Many of the artists I now feature came upon my radar because of a singing competition show. You may remember Rainer as the “girl in the sunglasses” from Team Reb.... 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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Opinion: Recommendation of Hottest Summer Eats

Jun 15, 2022 at 01:12 pm by Lee Rennick 1

Summer is made for cooking fresh produce, grilling steaks and seafood, and sipping crisp cocktails shared with others under a starry night.There are lots of foods that come to.... 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

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
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Photos: Business After Hours at Lanes, Trains and Automobiles

Feb 12, 2019 at 08:54 pm by tbeckwith

Business After Hours was presented by Lanes, Trains and Automobiles Entertainment Depot on Tuesday evening, Feb. 12.  Business After Hours is an informal, social ne.... 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
Capt. Adam Rose, left to right, Honoree Austin Hill, Asst. Chief Josh Sanders and Exchange Club Treasurer Don Wright (Submitted)

Rutherford County Fire Fighter of the Year 2021 honored by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro

Nov 05, 2021 at 07:00 am by WrgfhtDon 1

Austin Hill of the Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) Department was recognized for his dedication and hard work on Nov. 3 by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro. Firefighter.... 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

The ABC's of Home Selling

May 17, 2018 at 10:00 am by John Jones

Travis Tritt Releases Country Chapel

Sep 15, 2023 at 12:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

Travis Tritt released his first-ever gospel project, Country Chapel, on September 15, a record that was more than three decades in the making. Comprised of original songs info.... 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: Jacob Tolliver

Apr 29, 2026 at 10:50 am by Bethany Bowman

Jacob Tolliver came upon my radar at the end of last year when I featured his high-octane version of "Here Comes Santa Claus" in my 2025 Country Christmas Roundup. I hadn't.... Read More
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Murfreesboro FAQ: How do I register to vote?

Jan 23, 2020 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

To be able to vote in an election, voters must be registered at least 30 days before Election Day. With several elections coming up in 2020, we've been asked on multiple occas.... 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

Reclaiming Control from the Feds Over Education Funding

Aug 04, 2025 at 10:20 am by JC Bowman

In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their educational initi.... 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

Music Spotlight: Austin Moody

Jul 06, 2023 at 12:11 pm by Bethany Bowman

Don’t let his Hollywood good looks fool you. When it comes to being a genuine country boy, Austin Moody is the real deal. Born several miles south of the birthplace of c.... Read More

MTSU’s Political Economy Research Institute presenting online lecture series

Sep 14, 2020 at 09:31 am by Voice Wire

The Political Economy Research Institute at Middle Tennessee State University is hosting a series of online community lectures this fall with several nationally known authors.... 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