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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

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
Nashville Predators Foundation

Predators to honor Murfreesboro nonprofit at Feb. 16 home game

Jan 21, 2020 at 07:00 am by literacymatters

The Nashville Predators Foundation has chosen Read To Succeed as its selected charity for its game versus the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, Feb. 16. On this night, the.... Read More

Reclaiming Control from the Feds Over Education Funding

Aug 04, 2025 at 10:20 am by JC Bowman

In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their educational initi.... 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

Fender Celebrates 75 Years Of The Telecaster At The Ryman

May 07, 2026 at 07:09 pm by Bethany Bowman

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster® guitar, Fender turned to Nashville, the heart of country music and home to generations of legendary Tele player.... Read More
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

Meet Steve Bingham, Riverdale registrar

Oct 13, 2022 at 06:35 pm by Voice Wire 11

With 33 years in education, Bingham explains his ‘why,’ and what keeps him moving Q: How did you begin your career in education?   A: I have been with.... 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

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

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

Music Spotlight: Colony House

Oct 24, 2022 at 10:52 am by Bethany Bowman 2

NASHVILLE, Tennessee When I got the press release that a Nashville-based rock band, Colony House, was releasing their fourth studio album on February 3rd, 2022, I was intrigu.... Read More
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Opinion: Recommendation of Hottest Summer Eats

Jun 15, 2022 at 01:12 pm by Lee Rennick 1

Summer is made for cooking fresh produce, grilling steaks and seafood, and sipping crisp cocktails shared with others under a starry night.There are lots of foods that come to.... 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

Suspect charged with stealing several trucks after pursuit

Dec 08, 2017 at 05:28 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff’s detectives recovered several stolen trucks and a 25-foot trailer after a suspect was apprehended in a stolen truck following a pursuit Thursday in Rutherford a.... Read More
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Area 16 Special Olympics

Special Olympics holds first of 2 bowling tournaments in Smyrna

Nov 12, 2019 at 09:54 am by Voice Wire

Local participants from Area 16 Special Olympics held the first two annual bowling tournaments that take place every fall. Rutherford County high schoolers were at Smyrna Bow.... Read More
Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue

Murfreesboro Fire Dept adds 25 to its ranks

Mar 14, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department recently welcomed 25 new Fire Trainees. The large group was hired with $2.8 million in Federal grant funds the department was awarded la.... Read More

Travis Tritt Releases Country Chapel

Sep 15, 2023 at 12:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

Travis Tritt released his first-ever gospel project, Country Chapel, on September 15, a record that was more than three decades in the making. Comprised of original songs info.... 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

Tennessee Appeals Court upholds life sentence in 1982 cold case conviction

Jul 07, 2021 at 10:38 am by Michelle Willard

The Tennessee Criminal Court of Appeals upheld the sentence of Gary Bush, who was convicted in 2008 of first-degree murder for his role in a murder-for-hir.... 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
Read To Succeed

Read To Succeed receives 2 $10K grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

May 21, 2020 at 01:48 pm by literacymatters

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Read To Succeed two grants, a $10,000 grant to support Youth & Family Literacy and a $10,000 grant to suppo.... Read More

Tennessee Has Grants to Protect Historic Properties

May 24, 2021 at 10:54 am by robmtchl

Preserving our past for future generation is vitally important. Recognizing the impact of historic properties to a community is more important now than ever. Recently the Tenn.... Read More
CPR Classes

Learn to save a life. Rutherford County Fire teaches FREE Hands-Only CPR classes starting in February

Jan 05, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The newest and best way to save someone's life doesn't involve locking lips anymore. Now Hands-Only CPR is recommended Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and it doesn't a.... Read More

Float Alchemy opens Kombucha Taproom on Friday

Apr 04, 2018 at 04:46 pm by Downtown Hotness

Float Alchemy will open its Kombucha Taproom from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, the wellness business announced in a press release. The new taproom is serving up Kombucha along.... Read More