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OPINION: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:31 pm by Jason Bennett

OPINION: On May 20th of this year, I was contacted by a friend inquiring about a comment that I had made in July or August of 2024 on a local realtors facebook post. T.... Read More

Memphis-Shelby County Schools: A Crossroads of Control and Accountability

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:01 pm by JC Bowman

The future of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), Tennessee's largest district, teeters on the brink amid talks of a state oversight board. This proposal, driven by.... Read More

The Gatlin Brothers Celebrate 70 Years Together

Feb 25, 2026 at 03:43 pm by Bethany Bowman

The Gatlin Brothers’ 70th Anniversary Tribute concert was held at the historic Ryman Auditorium on February 23rd. Known for their incomparable family harmonies, La.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Travis Bolt

Mar 06, 2026 at 08:29 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard Travis Bolt's latest single, "Blues At My Funeral," I knew instantly that this was an artist I wanted to feature. Not only are the lyrics clever, but his voice.... Read More

The Promise and Perils of Virtual Schools

Mar 10, 2026 at 12:52 pm by JC Bowman

In the constantly changing world of education, virtual schools represent both innovation and controversy. In Tennessee, these public virtual schools use technology to teach st.... Read More

Student Discipline Remains a Challenge

Feb 23, 2026 at 10:36 am by JC Bowman

The issue of student discipline remains a pressing concern in our educational landscape, affecting teachers, students, and the overall effectiveness of our schools. The curren.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Brit Taylor

Mar 10, 2026 at 10:27 am by Bethany Bowman

Brit Taylor proudly hails from the Appalachian Foothills of Eastern Kentucky, like many of her musical heroes, including Keith Whitley, The Judds, Tyler Childers, and, of co.... Read More

La Vergne is getting 85 new manufacturing and distribution jobs

Dec 03, 2020 at 02:45 pm by Voice Wire

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced that Gutterglove will invest $5.4 million to establish new manufa.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The SteelDrivers

May 23, 2025 at 07:34 am by Bethany Bowman

The progressive, award-winning bluegrass band The SteelDrivers has been on my bucket list of musicians to feature for several years. Not only are they the band where Chris S.... Read More

William Shatner has 'been to Murfreesboro quite a bit'

Feb 06, 2020 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

William Shatner is known, primarily, for his acting career, but there are a few things about him that you may not know, like his love of horses and connections to Murfreesboro.... Read More

Secret Santas are needed to comfort abused children

Nov 13, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Child Advocacy Center 2

"Spread the joy of the holiday season by becoming a Secret Santa for needy children," said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. "The Child Advocacy Center is looking.... 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

United Way used $500K to help local partners with tornado and COVID-19 relief

Sep 16, 2020 at 07:00 am by United Way 1

In the last six months, the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has administered a total of $546,796 in special grants through the Tornado Relief Fund, COVID-19.... Read More

Opinion: FDR's D-Day Prayer

Jun 06, 2019 at 10:00 am by clervin

As we commemorate June 6, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, today's Americans should remember President Franklin D. Roosevelt's powerful D-Day prayer. In WWII, the very sur.... Read More

Notes of Faith In the Garden: Fair Ground

Jun 10, 2018 at 03:40 pm by sonyamcclloughlockridge 1

Prayer is sometimes like planting seeds in and or on Fair Ground when we trust and believe. We get down low, on our knees to plant little seeds. To prepare the ground for pla.... Read More

State Farm cuts Tennessee auto rates 9.5%

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Driving behaviors across the country continue to evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on current trends, State Farm is working to reduce auto insurance rates in Tennesse.... Read More

Opinion: Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month

Sep 27, 2021 at 08:58 am by Voice Wire

The 652-mile Tennessee River has long defined our communities. It serves as a vital source of drinking water and electricity for many Tennesseans and generates much of our loc.... Read More

Rutherford County school resource officers safety drill

SROs conduct safety drills at Rutherford County Schools

Mar 19, 2021 at 04:53 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A scenario where a teacher experienced trouble breathing tested the response by Siegel High School students, teachers and staff during an annual safety drill conducted by scho.... Read More

Mindful Care reschedules benefit for October 15

Mar 27, 2020 at 02:18 pm by kristinawbrown

The Mindful Care Benefit originally scheduled for April 16 at Hop Springs in Murfreesboro has been rescheduled to October 15, in keeping with safeguards against spread of th.... Read More

Charles Daniels raises $170K+ for veterans

Jun 29, 2018 at 01:26 pm by Voice Wire

Legendary country music superstar Charlie Daniels shook hands and mixed and mingled many of the more than 200 people attending the inaugural MTSU Veteran Impact.... Read More

19 Days of Activism: How MTSU prepares students to fight opioid epidemic

Nov 02, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Child Advocacy Center

More than 1,000 individuals died from an opioid overdose in 2017, according to Tennessee Department of Health statistics. Of that 1,268, 48 occurred in Rutherford C.... Read More

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