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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

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

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

Kelly Lang Releases New Album, 'Jealous Green Eyes'

Aug 20, 2026 at 03:25 pm

Country/pop singer Kelly Lang has released a new album, Jealous Green Eyes, featuring 11 self-penned or co-written songs that leave no stone unturned, exploring life, love,.... Read More

Opinion: First Amendment, Two Interpretations favor white supremacists

Jan 18, 2021 at 09:17 am by Waterman 9

In May 2019, a group of white supremacists and neo-fascists under the umbrella of American Renaissance (AmRen) held its annual conference at the lodge at Montgomery Bell State.... 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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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

The ABC's of Home Selling

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

Rutherford County E911 Center gets broadband access

United Communications partners with the Rutherford County E911 Center

Nov 08, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

United Communications and Middle Tennessee Electric, the state's largest electric cooperative, announced Thursday, Nov. 7 that it has partnered to deliver a dar.... 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

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

MTSU Football announces 2021 schedule in a unique way

Jan 29, 2021 at 12:13 pm by joelabarker

This week, MTSU Football's Twitter account has created a bit of a buzz in the college football world. Making the announcement via the popular social media app, MTSU released.... Read More
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Images from the Stones River Craft Association Art Studio Tour

Nov 20, 2017 at 09:08 am by tbeckwith

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MTSU’s Dr. Ryan Otter Discusses Data Science Institute

May 18, 2022 at 02:53 pm by Justin Stokes 4

Data is becoming an area of interest for businesses and universities alike. Educating students about the growing field of data science, MTSU’s Data Science Institute (DS.... 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

Bizarre in the Boro: Meth fuels bad night for Murfreesboro couple

Jan 27, 2018 at 09:30 am by Michelle Willard

A Murfreesboro couple were arrested Jan. 18 after he reportedly called 911 six while high on PCP and meth and she got into a meth-fueled fight with police, according to&n.... Read More
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Police on scene of shooting at Broad Street barbershop

Nov 02, 2018 at 02:43 pm by Michelle Willard

The Murfreesboro Police Department is currently working a shooting situation at 810 N. W. Broad St at Eclipse Barbershop.  "There is one male adult victim who is current.... 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

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

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
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

Music Spotlight: Stefanie Joyce

Apr 03, 2026 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Stefanie Joyce is a genre-defying artist whose music lives at the intersection of country, indie rock, and western noir—think Patsy Cline meets David Lynch. She was bo.... Read More

MTSU officer gives back, promotes Black history as Buffalo Soldier bike club member

Mar 27, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

A 20-year MTSU Police officer, Leroy Carter sails down highways across the nation throughout the year with Black history as a precious passenger as a member of the N.... 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

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Awesome Playgrounds in Rutherford County

Mar 02, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

During our last family vacation (before Covid), I found myself Googling two words. Not "best restaurants" (though we ate out plenty.) Not "family attractions" (though we hit.... Read More