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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

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
Shooting

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

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
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Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

3 Ways to Take-in the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Nov 06, 2019 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

With dropping temperatures and the end of that darned Daylight Savings this month, I definitely felt the need to start laying out my indoor recreation options for the kids. T.... 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

The ABC's of Home Selling

May 17, 2018 at 10:00 am by John Jones

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
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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

A Profession at the Breaking Point: Why Tennessee Is Right to Rethink Teacher Licensure

May 20, 2026 at 03:29 pm by JC Bowman

Public policy debates sometimes reveal something deeper than regulatory language or bureaucratic procedure. The proposed revisions to teacher licensure policy in Tennessee are.... 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
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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

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
Siegel High School Beta Club

Siegel High Beta Club won two awards at the Beta Club Regional Leadership Summit

Oct 16, 2018 at 01:15 pm by Voice Wire

Siegel High School Beta Club members recently represented Rutherford County Schools at the Beta Club Regional Leadership Summit in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The group won two.... Read More

Problems Faced By Inter-Caste Marriage

Feb 11, 2023 at 09:45 am by blshastri2

OPNION SUBMITTED TO MURFREESBORO VOICE: Inter-caste marriage is defined as a situation in which people marry outside of their family circles, a move that comes with its own se.... Read More

MetalMax owner drops $2M on Murfreesboro industrial lot

Feb 07, 2018 at 01:44 pm by Michelle Willard

The owner of Murfreesboro-based manufacturer MetalMax bought more than 17 acres on Old Salem Road in Murfreesboro at the beginning of January, according to records from the Ru.... Read More
Rutherford Works in Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford Works program pairs 22 RCS teachers with local industry partners

Jul 30, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

In addition to having 34 years of experience as an educator in Rutherford County Schools, all three of Lisa Ezell's daughters attended and graduated from the same district. S.... Read More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Carrick McCarthy, who heads the MTSU Military Science program, is shown with a group of eight shadowbox photo displays of former university ROTC cadets who died in combat w

39th Salute to Veterans’ activities precede MTSU football game with FIU

Nov 09, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The MTSU Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center and the Blue Raider football team will host the 39th annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces football.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cody Jinks

Jul 25, 2025 at 07:31 am by Bethany Bowman

  What makes Southern rock so special is that it has its roots in classic rock yet has not forgotten the honest lyrics that make country music appealing. Singer.... 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: 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

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