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Music Spotlight: American Blonde

Oct 02, 2026 at 06:30 am

When I was sent a link to American Blonde's title track, "Delta Home," from their forthcoming EP, I was blown away. These young blonde southern rockers were unlike anything.... Read More
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Police on scene of shooting at Broad Street barbershop

Nov 02, 2018 at 02:43 pm by Michelle Willard

The Murfreesboro Police Department is currently working a shooting situation at 810 N. W. Broad St at Eclipse Barbershop.  "There is one male adult victim who is current.... Read More

Tom Wopat Releases ‘Simple Man’

Jan 02, 2023 at 09:39 pm by Bethany Bowman 5

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Long before Luke Duke was sliding across the hood of the General Lee, Tom Wopat was making music. He has been singing since he was a child and thought o.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Presley Tennant

Apr 19, 2024 at 04:30 am by Bethany Bowman

One thing I have learned about TV singing shows is that the finalists are nearly always as good (if not better) as the actual winner. So, I try to interview as many country.... Read More
Rutherford County Library System's Technological Engagement Center

Murfreesboro FAQ: How to check out the Rutherford County Library System

Feb 13, 2020 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County Library System is comprised of five branches – downtown Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Eagleville, Technological Engagement Center and Myrtle Lord Glanton Libra.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 14 Can't-Miss Fall Festivals

Sep 14, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Current pandemic stressors aside, who’s just happier this time of year? Autumn’s welcome temperatures and pretty colors mean wearing favorite jackets and boots, a.... Read More

Celebrating Hispanic Culture in Country Music

Sep 24, 2026 at 01:53 pm

One thing I have learned from conducting hundreds of interviews is how much Hispanic and Latino culture has impacted country music. Hispanic culture helped shape the fou.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Taylor Austin Dye

Dec 11, 2024 at 02:38 pm by Bethany Bowman

Taylor Austin Dye hails from Booneville, Kentucky, where she first discovered her passion for singing at age five. She reported, “My mother said I learned to sing.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Riley Roth

Nov 26, 2024 at 04:49 pm by Bethany Bowman

Riley Roth’s song “Give Me Away” was pitched to me after the song went viral. She wrote the song as a special surprise to her father to be played during th.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Rebecca Lynn Howard

May 02, 2025 at 08:35 am by Bethany Bowman

Country music singer and songwriter Rebecca Lynn Howard grew up in Salyersville, Kentucky, a stone's throw from Loretta Lynn's beloved Butcher Holler. Like so many I've inte.... Read More

The Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 100th Birthday

Nov 29, 2025 at 03:41 pm by Bethany Bowman

On November 28, 2025, one hundred years to the date of the premiere, a star-studded tribute was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. Included in the eve.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Absolute Silence

Oct 07, 2026 at 11:21 am

When I heard that the band Absolute Silence was doing a fundraising concert at Ocean Way Studios to benefit the Isaiah 117 House non-profit, I was all in to support them bec.... Read More
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Music Spotlight: Molly Lovette

Mar 06, 2023 at 11:20 am by Bethany Bowman 4

Molly Lovette is from a tight-knit Irish family who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Deep-rooted in tradition and faith, Molly attended Catholic grade school and then an.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Barricaded suspect surrenders to Rutherford County Sheriff’s SWAT team after 6 hours

Mar 03, 2021 at 05:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A man who allegedly shot a relative’s tire barricaded himself for six hours before surrendering to Rutherford County Sheriff’s SWAT team Wednesday off Bradyville P.... Read More

McFadden School of Excellence pushes for failure

Nov 28, 2017 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

“I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed ov.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Fall Fieldtrips for Homeschoolers (or Anyone!)

Sep 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

While school began in August for most, the kids and I have been ramping up this month on all things homeschool preschool. And while I was a raised a homeschooler, getting orga.... Read More
MTSU True Blue Graduation Box

MTSU readies special True Blue Graduation Box to ship to spring graduates

May 22, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Masked and socially distanced as much as possible, MTSU Registrar Susan Fieldhouse and her three team members scurried back and forth Wednesday (May 20) among long tables set.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Alyssa and Wayne Brewer

Sep 15, 2023 at 06:15 am by Bethany Bowman

I get sent tracks from artists daily, so many that I can’t listen to everything that gets sent to me. But when I happened upon Alyssa and Wayne Brewer’s cover of G.... Read More
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Art exhibit celebrates well-known poem 'The Bridge Builder'

Jun 28, 2018 at 11:00 am by KoryWells

A poem that became famous over 100 years ago and has a Murfreesboro connection is reaching a new audience through an exhibit now in the Rotunda of the Murfreesb.... Read More

Murfreesboro firefighters, police collaborated with 'Big Smo' for the ultimate lip sync videos

Aug 09, 2018 at 12:08 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue and Police Departments are slated to release their Lip Sync Challenge video this week. The two departments collaborated with country rap musi.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jet Black Roses

Jun 26, 2025 at 07:20 pm by Bethany Bowman

The first song I heard from Jet Black Roses was "PsychoBoogieHoochieCoo," and it reminded me of the R&B and Funk music I listened to in the 1980s. It turns out that, tec.... Read More

James Robert Webb Releases 'Weekend Outlaw'

Jun 06, 2025 at 07:33 am by Bethany Bowman

As reported in my Music Spotlight column in 2020, James Robert Webb was a gifted musician before he became an acclaimed radiologist. However, like many of us with dual caree.... Read More
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Andy's Frozen Custard

Murfreesboro Mama: Sweeten the Season with Andy's Frozen Custard

Nov 05, 2021 at 09:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Now I know what you're thinking. "It's 45 degrees outside and you're telling me to get frozen custard?" Yes, yes, I am. Summer might be gone, but Andy's Frozen Custard is st.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lily Rose

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:32 am by Bethany Bowman

Lily Rose came across my radar in 2021 when her mega-hit “Villain” hit the airwaves and she was soon named to the 2022 CMT Next Women of Country. Rose hails.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Morgan Myles

Sep 24, 2025 at 03:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

Morgan Myles first captured national attention in 2022 when she was a top-three finalist on NBC's The Voice, where she was on team Camila. She is known for having the fastes.... Read More