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Jeannie Seely’s Beloved ‘Pennsyltucky’ Home Becomes Haven for Songwriters

Sep 11, 2026 at 09:13 am

One year after the passing of Grand Ole Opry icon Jeannie Seely, her beloved Cumberland River home continues her legacy in a deeply personal way—by opening its.... 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: 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

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

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

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
Terry Sullivan

Did Terry Sullivan's wife have him killed for life insurance?

Nov 05, 2018 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

After the shooting death of Terry Sullivan in 2009, the mystery surrounding it became one of White County's most high-profile investigations and notorious cold cases.... Read More

Ask Ellie: Should I break up with my closeted boyfriend?

Jul 23, 2021 at 07:59 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Miss Ellie: I have this new boyfriend, and we have been getting along fairly well over the last six months. Who knows at this point where it may lead? We are good togeth.... Read More

The ABC's of Home Selling

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

Smithfield Releases Debut Album, ‘Country With Heart’

May 24, 2024 at 04:00 am by Bethany Bowman

I first heard the duo, Smithfield, in 2018 on Sirius XM’s The Highway when their song “Hey Whiskey” was a big hit. Compr.... Read More
City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department

Here are a few things Murfreesboro wants you to know about yard waste pickup

Jul 29, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department continues to experience challenges in recruiting Commercial License Drivers needed to operate trash collection equipment and tr.... Read More

Murfreesboro is Now the 3rd Fastest Growing City in America

Dec 21, 2022 at 01:56 pm by Voice Wire 7

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro, Tennessee is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. SmartAsset reports their recent study proved that Murfreesboro now ranks.... Read More

TBI identifies Murfreesboro Police officer found dead at home

Jun 18, 2019 at 05:20 pm by Michelle Willard

The Murfreesboro Police Department issued this vague statement around 5:20 p.m. Tuesday: It is with deep sorrow to report that a Murfreesboro Police Officer was found decease.... Read More

MTSU Professor Keying Ding Receives $242,000 in Research Grants

Sep 29, 2021 at 10:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Middle Tennessee State University AP Keying Ding secures $242,000 in grants from the National Science Foundation and the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund. Pr.... Read More
Stones River National Battlefield

Help preserve Stones River National Battlefield

Oct 05, 2018 at 09:58 am by Voice Wire

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s HOPE Crew, a program connecting people to preservation trades and breathing new life into historic landmarks, has announce.... Read More
Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Schools are reopening full-time in the fall

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:01 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County Schools will be open in the fall, but how students will attend was up for debate until Thursday, July 9 when the Board of Education made their final dec.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 6 Reasons to Visit Sugarbush Farm

Nov 03, 2020 at 09:17 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Urban homesteading has been a part of my life since I was little. I guess it has something to do with reading Little House on the Prairie so often while growing up, and having.... 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
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

The Power of Prayer is The Equalizer (Part One)

Apr 29, 2018 at 10:00 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge 1

Not long ago my son passed the written portion of the Tennessee State Drivers license test. I remember the day well as there were almost no other folks at the DMV but us. We.... 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

Downtown on The Farm returns to Oaklands Mansion

Sep 06, 2022 at 04:30 pm by Voice Wire 1

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 5th annual Downtown on the Farm, presented by Locally Owned Murfreesboro, is set for Sunday, Sept. 18 at Oaklands Mansion. This farm-to-table.... Read More

City Council adopts resolution in support of new Design Guidelines

Dec 15, 2017 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (Dec. 14) adopted a resolution in support of new Murfreesboro Design Guidelines that provide framework and principles for the aesthetic.... Read More

14-year-old student charged with making threat at Rutherford County School

Feb 22, 2018 at 02:12 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A 14-year-old girl accused of making a threat to a school she did not attend was charged with making a false report this week, a School Resource Officer reported. She was als.... 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