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Feb 13, 2026 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard Bella Lam's song, "Take It Out On My Guitar," I knew I wanted to feature her. When I found out she was an Asian American from Chattanooga, Tennessee, I was even.... Read More

Can Tennessee Balance Freedom and Accountability?

Feb 11, 2026 at 11:27 am by JC Bowman

  In the circus often referred to as Tennessee politics, last week Governor Bill Lee took to the center ring with his final State of the State speech. Picture this: he p.... Read More
Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day eat a few pieces of that Chocolate Sampler and enjoy every luscious bite! Written by Yvonne Moore Moon

Feb 13, 2019 at 10:00 am by wildyamqueen

Isn’t it funny how something of seemingly little significance can suddenly become precious – all because of a special memory? Recently, I have found this to be tr.... Read More

Ana Cristina Cash Releases ‘The Sunshine State’

Jan 30, 2026 at 06:41 am by Bethany Bowman

One of the most talented and diverse artists I have ever featured, Ana Cristina Cash, is releasing her bilingual album, The Sunshine State, this weekend. Singing since s.... 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

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
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Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

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
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
Lucky Ladd Farms

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

Music Spotlight: Stella Prince

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:34 pm by Bethany Bowman

A musician who has long been on my short list of females I need to feature in my Music Spotlight column is the Woodstock-raised, Nashville-honed, and Laurel Canyon-inspired.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 6 things to know about the Leading Ladies of Rutherford County's History project

Mar 28, 2022 at 08:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Maybe you heard the buzz three years ago: the Rutherford County Arts Alliance was collaborating with local institutions to produce a play and a website celebrating Rutherford.... Read More
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Little Kids Rock Rebrands as ‘Music Will’

Sep 16, 2022 at 04:50 pm by Bethany Bowman 2

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - As part of a five-city tour to promote their new branded non-profit Music Will (formerly known as Little Kids Rock) founder Dave Wish spoke to me about.... Read More
Terry Sullivan

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
Christopher Hale

Documents claim Christopher Hale misused former employer's email, mailing lists

Aug 03, 2020 at 10:46 am by Michelle Willard

Democratic candidate Christopher Hale is accused by his former employers of misusing confidential mailing and email lists to solicit donations for a personal nonprofit, accord.... 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

Mask debate in Rutherford County Schools shows some adults can act like children

Sep 08, 2021 at 10:23 am by Michelle Willard 22

I learned along ago not to sit directly behind the speaker at a publicly televised meeting unless I wanted the world to see me. This lesson came the hard way when I got a text.... 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
The gavel of justice

Everything you need to know about the 19 biggest lawsuits facing Rutherford County (2021 edition)

Oct 28, 2021 at 11:15 am by Michelle Willard 1

With all the bad press around the illegal jailing of children and the lawsuit about that, one Voice reader got to wondering and poking about trying to figure out what other le.... 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

Music Spotlight: Cody Webb

Apr 12, 2024 at 03:30 am by Bethany Bowman

In September of 2023, my brother sent me a video of a country song called “If Daddy Didn’t Have a Truck” by Cody Webb. At the time, TikTok wouldn’t p.... Read More
Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team

Driver facing charges after SUV crashed into semi-truck

Aug 23, 2019 at 02:32 pm by Voice Wire

A man is facing multiple charges after a serious injury crash with a semi-truck that left two passengers trapped Thursday night, Aug. 22, closing parts of Memorial Boulevard&n.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Zach John King

Jun 01, 2024 at 11:58 am by Bethany Bowman

Zach John King is from Fayetteville, Georgia, a small town outside of Atlanta with a population of 18 thousand people. He got exposed to country music by his grandparents, b.... Read More

Daniel Borge Releases ‘Backseat Backroad’

Nov 04, 2022 at 03:24 pm by Bethany Bowman 11

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - One of my previous Music Spotlight artists, Norwegian-born Daniel Borge, has one of the most interesting ‘how I got to country music/Nashville&rsq.... Read More

Conviction in 2016 Murfreesboro murder upheld by state Appeals Court

Oct 29, 2021 at 09:19 am by Michelle Willard

The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of Cassius Dominique Ivory for the 2016 shooting death of Donte Johnson. According to the police report, Johnson.... Read More

What You Should Be Shredding and Why

Apr 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm by bmdalton

It’s the time of year for spring-cleaning, and many people are throwing out old household items and personal documents to clear out some space. If you’ve been work.... Read More