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Murfreesboro FAQ: What you should know about the Tennessee Sunshine Law

Mar 12, 2020 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

March 15-21 is celebrated as National Sunshine Week. The celebration was launched by the American Society of News Editors in 2005 to draw attention to the need to push back ag.... Read More

Artist Spotlight: Devin Wright

Jun 30, 2026 at 11:49 am by Bethany Bowman

One thing that Nashville is known for is its hundreds of magnificent murals inside and outside of buildings all over town. For those of us who appreciate art but can't reall.... Read More

Emily Hackett Releases New Album 'Must Be Present to Win'

Jun 26, 2026 at 08:09 am by Bethany Bowman

I always appreciate those artists who gave me a chance way back when I had little experience or reputation to rely on. Emily Hackett is one of the artists I featured back in.... Read More

Teacher Attrition Remains a Significant Challenge

Jun 09, 2026 at 02:02 pm by JC Bowman

Recently, I joined WKRN News anchor Tori Gessner on a story about teacher attrition. Tennessee saw the largest percentage decline in its teacher workforce between the 2023-24.... Read More
Red Bull

Red Bull Announces 2025 Jukebox Songwriting Competition

May 22, 2025 at 12:05 pm by Bethany Bowman

Red Bull is turning up the volume for the second year with the return of its electrifying Red Bull Jukebox Songwriting Competition— open for submissions now through Ju.... Read More
Lauren Agee

What happened to Lauren Agee?

Apr 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

Lauren Agee thought her weekend would be filled with wakeboarding, cliff diving and partying. But it ended with her floating facedown in Center Hill Lake. Agee was camping wi.... Read More

Music Spotlight: DEK of Hearts

Jul 02, 2026 at 05:19 pm

When I went to see one of my artists' Opry debuts in May, another group was also having their Opry debut: DEK of Hearts. The trio, who met while attending Trevecca Nazarene.... Read More

Education will be a Top Priority for Senator Marsha Blackburn as Governor

May 15, 2026 at 10:11 am by JC Bowman

During my interview with Senator Marsha Blackburn, it was clear she is passionate about education, and if she becomes Tennessee’s governor, education will be central to.... Read More
A Day To Dream by Paulette Jackson

Why you should start the day with poetry

Sep 19, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Our summer season is beginning to turn toward fall, a change we see with days getting a little bit shorter and shadows getting a little bit longer as the sun's angle begins to.... 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

The Union Strikes Itself

Jul 10, 2024 at 12:47 pm by JC Bowman

Educators are often confronted with challenging situations, mainly due to the influence of national teacher unions, which weaken parental and taxpayer support. This year, the.... Read More
Slideshow

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
Reeves-Sain

Reeves-Sain Drug Store has closed

Sep 19, 2018 at 11:24 am by Michelle Willard

Update: Reeves-Sain Drug Store closed Dec. 4, 2018. The rumor mill is working overtime about the future of Reeves-Sain Drug Store. Local realtor Bill Wilson published a rumo.... Read More
Main Street Murfreesboro

Downtown Christmas Tree lighting set for Dec. 7

Nov 20, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Usher in your holiday season by attending one of Murfreesboro’s most treasured traditions – the lighting of the community Christmas tree on the historic down.... Read More

Wisdom: When the Story I Learn the Most From Is My Own

Oct 24, 2019 at 02:30 pm by Paulette Jackson

Since I was a young child, I have always loved stories with moral. From Uncle Wiggly to Aesop's Fables, I enjoyed the influence of the metaphorical muse. One of the most infl.... Read More

Warm Up Your Whole Day with Easy Way Pot Roast

Jan 18, 2018 at 01:37 pm by Easywaygourmet 1

What if I told you that you could prepare a great meal in less than ten minutes, pop it into the slow cooker and be a hero tonight without worry or extra work? Everyone is.... Read More

Time to Recalibrate Our Educational Compass

Dec 09, 2025 at 11:53 am by JC Bowman

Imagine a universe where parents and educators lead the debate on education. In the current paradigm, we are playing a high-stakes game of educational chess. The result could.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Carrie Brockwell

Jun 11, 2026 at 09:18 am by Bethany Bowman

When Carrie Brockwell started compiling her collection of songs for her new album, That's Real, which blends country music storytelling with Yacht Rock influences, she had n.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Anne Wilson

Jun 11, 2023 at 05:38 pm by Bethany Bowman

As I continued writing my Music Spotlight column, a new name kept popping up; Anne Wilson. In 2022, Wilson won a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, “My Je.... 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

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

Music Spotlight: Jordan Rainer

May 22, 2026 at 01:40 pm by Bethany Bowman

Many of the artists I now feature came upon my radar because of a singing competition show. You may remember Rainer as the “girl in the sunglasses” from Team Reb.... 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

Music Spotlight: Noah Thompson

Jan 11, 2025 at 01:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

The one word that came to mind when I heard Noah Thompson for the first time was “unexpected.” And I believe that is part of why Thompson won American Idol in 20.... Read More

Understanding FAS (Fear, Anxiety, and Stress) in the Vet Clinic

Sep 22, 2021 at 08:00 am by FamilyPetHealth

How does your pet react to a visit to the veterinarian's office?  Does your dog wag her tail, solicit pats from the staff, lick the faces of the associates and otherwise.... Read More