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Music Spotlight: Hayden Baker

Dec 31, 2025 at 04:57 pm by Bethany Bowman

Award-winning Texas country music artist Hayden Baker recently released a ten-track album called Alive and Well, a perfect blend of honky-tonk tunes and storytelling ballads.... Read More

Tennessee's Education Savings Account Report Highlights Growth, Challenges, and Recommendations for Improvement

Jan 05, 2026 at 01:19 pm by JC Bowman

The Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has released its evaluation of Tennessee's Education Savings Account (ESA) program, a task manda.... Read More
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Abducted or ashes? Bedford County children disappear with a trace

Nov 20, 2017 at 11:35 am by Michelle Willard

In 2012, the unthinkable happened in Bedford County. A fire on Kingdom Road near Unionville destroyed a home and left a family in shambles. On the night of Sept. 23, 2012, a.... Read More

A Dickens of a Christmas

Dec 19, 2025 at 04:16 pm by JC Bowman

In the depths of winter, as snow falls somewhere in the world, probably in a city full of people who can't drive in it, we're reminded of a tale that has somehow managed to ou.... Read More

Rock Band ‘Heart’ Going Strong in 2026

Jan 06, 2026 at 01:15 pm by Bethany Bowman

Those of us of a certain age grew up listening to the iconic rock band Heart, comprised of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson and their incredible band. Naturally, when they came.... Read More

It is Time To Compensate Student Teachers!

Dec 05, 2025 at 10:54 am by JC Bowman

The ongoing debate over unpaid student teaching is more than just an education policy issue; it deeply reflects our societal values and priorities. This practice, firmly roote.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Joe Hermes

Dec 18, 2025 at 12:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Joe Hermes' music hits that perfect sweet spot between classic rock and traditional country music. He is a seasoned entertainer whose values are rooted in faith, family, and.... 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

Smyrna United Way Charity Golf Scramble

Jul 29, 2022 at 02:07 pm by Voice Wire 1

When:  Friday August 19, 2022 Where: Smyrna Municipal Golf Course Times:  There will be an 8:00 a.m.  shotgun start and a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Choose whic.... 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

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

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
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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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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

Sheriff's deputies earn state awards from Tennessee Highway Safety Office

Dec 02, 2021 at 12:58 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two Rutherford County Sheriff’s patrol deputies earned top awards from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office Wednesday. Deputy Austin Watson was named “Deputy of th.... Read More
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Photos: Christmas Lights at Cannonsburgh Village

Dec 07, 2021 at 09:15 am by Voice Wire

The holiday spirit inspired Cannonsburgh Village this year for its annual Christmas lights drive-through. From 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 3-19, C.... Read More
Major Steve Spence, left, congratulates MADD winners Deputy Austin Watson, Cpl. April Haggard, Deputy Cody Didier, Deputy Zachary Campbell, Deputy Mina Awad, Cpl. William Travis and Sgt. Mich

Rutherford Sheriff Office achieves top Mothers Against Drunk Driving top award

Dec 10, 2021 at 02:10 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office achieved the Outstanding Department Award from MADD Tennessee for increasing awareness to prevent drunk driving and arresting impaired.... Read More

Heart To Play The Pinnacle On December 21

Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 am by Bethany Bowman

The famed rock band, Heart, is playing the beautiful Pinnacle Venue in Nashville on December 21. After seeing them play Ascend in 2019, I was already aware that their show i.... Read More

Dukes of Hazzard’s Tom Wopat to Appear at Cooter’s in Nashville Labor Day Weekend

Aug 30, 2022 at 07:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

Tom Wopat first entered the national consciousness as “Luke” in the iconic TV series, “The Dukes of Hazzard.” He has been performing in stage musicals.... 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

Music Spotlight: Amanda Kate Ferris

Apr 04, 2023 at 11:25 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the howling pedal steel-soaked guitar on the song aptly named “Pedal Steel,” a touching song about the Grand Ole Opry, I knew I needed to interview.... Read More
Mike Sparks

Mike Sparks is conservative, American Conservative Union says

Dec 17, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 4

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has been ranked as one of the most conservative members of the Tennessee General Assembly by the American Conservative Union (ACU). During t.... Read More
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Opinion: Why it shouldn't be named 'Blue Raider Bridge'

Dec 17, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Michelle Willard 3

As most of our readers know, I believe we should name the Bridge Over Broad (a.k.a., BOB, Bridgey McBridgeface) after one of the many women who has made a posit.... 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

The Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta presents "Sounds of Spring"

Feb 10, 2022 at 10:21 pm by Voice Wire

Join friends, family, and the Middle Tennessee community for an evening of free music, poetry, and art at the Washington Theatre at Patterson Park.  On Saturday, March 2.... Read More