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The Intersection of Immigration and Schools

Mar 27, 2026 at 03:06 pm by JC Bowman

Tennessee lawmakers are correct: good policy begins with good data. But in the debate over HB 793/SB 836, the issue isn't whether data is important. It’s about whether t.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jason Michael Carroll

Mar 23, 2026 at 02:23 pm by Bethany Bowman

Back when I first discovered my love for country music more than 20 years ago, a name that kept popping up on the radio was Jason Michael Carroll. He is notorious for his to.... Read More

Penny Schwinn Steps Down as Commissioner of Education

May 01, 2023 at 07:29 pm by JC Bowman 53

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), effective July 1. Reynold.... Read More

Country Radio Seminar 2026

Mar 28, 2026 at 03:26 pm by Bethany Bowman

Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is an annual convention meticulously designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and foster the exchange of business practices within the country m.... Read More

Steve Earle Announces World Tour

Mar 20, 2026 at 11:36 am by Bethany Bowman

Newly inducted Grand Ole Opry member Steve Earle has announced his 2026 World Tour, Fifty-One Years of Songs and Stories. As fitting, he kicked off the tour at the Grand Ole.... Read More

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease reaches Tennessee

Feb 07, 2022 at 07:00 am by FamilyPetHealth

A deadly rabbit disease has been detected in Tennessee. The State Veterinarian of Tennessee confirmed last week that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV2) was detect.... Read More

Legendary Artist Steve Miller Honored With Les Paul Spirit Award

Jun 11, 2025 at 03:13 pm by Bethany Bowman

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the legendary Steve Miller was honored with the annual Les Paul Spirit Award at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, Tennessee. The Les Paul Foundation p.... Read More

Aubrie Sellers Releases' Attachment Theory' Album

Mar 21, 2026 at 11:44 am by Bethany Bowman

Music Spotlight artist, Aubrie Sellers, has released her 3rd solo album, Attachment Theory. This project shows a darker, edgier side of the gifted singer/songwriter. It is f.... Read More

Rainy weekend means you can burn stuff again

Oct 24, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Effective October 22, 2019, the "burn ban" has been lifted within the city limits of Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department's Fire Marshal Carl Peas ha.... Read More

What are the odds of hitting an animal with your car in Tennessee?

Oct 07, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Every year thousands of animals collide with vehicles. It's not an unusual occurrence, especially in October, November, and December. New data shows U.S. drivers on the avera.... Read More

Brian Hongsermeier takes reigns as new evening Exchange Club president

Jul 13, 2021 at 09:16 am by WrgfhtDon

The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro had Past National Exchange Club President John Hood induct the new officers on June 29 at Through the Grapevine. The Club is pleased to recog.... Read More

Murfreesboro man arrested for arson, accused of setting fire outside business

Mar 12, 2020 at 01:17 pm by Voice Wire

A man is facing arson charges after reportedly intentionally setting a fire outside a business Tuesday, March 10 on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro. Daniel.... Read More

Stuck in the Middle

Mar 23, 2026 at 10:43 am by JC Bowman

If you have ever driven in Nashville traffic while being tailgated by a pickup truck and passed by a Prius going 95 miles per hour, then congratulations—you already unde.... Read More

A donation from Nashville-based nonprofit Soles4Souls

600 local homeless students will get new shoes thanks to Soles4Souls

Dec 10, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

It had been years since he had been to a shoe store. So long in fact, when the boy was offered a brand-new pair of running shoes, he was certain he wore size eight. Two hours.... Read More

Celebrate and Support Discovery Center with Secret Garden Events this spring

Mar 30, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Enter the enchanting outdoor spaces of Ken and Judy Stones’ historic East Main Street home on June 4 to support one of the city’s most cherished educational resour.... Read More

A Nashville Evening with Robert Plant and the Saving Grace Band

Mar 30, 2026 at 05:09 pm by Bethany Bowman

Robert Plant and his Saving Grace Band indeed played a sold-out show at the Ryman on March 26, 2026, but the night before that, Robert Plant did a Q and A with the legendary.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Onoleigh

Oct 06, 2023 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Onoleigh is a Nashville singer-songwriter from Mohomet, Illinois right outside of Champaign. Growing up, she was involved in her school band and choir. She sang in musi.... Read More