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Jack Daniel's names MTSU alumna as first female named assistant distiller

Jun 22, 2021 at 09:18 am by Voice Wire

Lexie Phillips has felt the influences … from her large family, several dozen of whom have worked at Jack Daniel's Distillery; from colleagues who work with her in.... Read More

Rediscover the magic of 'The Secret Garden' at the Center for the Arts Aug. 23-Sept. 8

Aug 16, 2019 at 09:41 am by Voice Wire

"The Secret Garden," the Tony Award-winning musical by Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, based upon the timeless children's novel by Knoxville's own Frances Hodgson Burnett &ndash.... Read More

Charley Pride Statue Added to Ryman Auditorium’s Iconic Walk

Apr 14, 2023 at 02:15 pm by Bethany Bowman

Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk this morning with a statue honoring American music icon Charley Pride. The detailed bronze likeness was added to.... Read More

Sowing the Seeds of Discord

Apr 24, 2023 at 01:41 pm by JC Bowman

Professional Educators of Tennessee, like other organizations, values being non-partisan. We have seen the damage done by other organizations that are hyper-partisan. Politica.... Read More

Which 3 original MTSU sorority chapters celebrated 50th anniversaries?

Jul 18, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Three of the original sororities to establish chapters on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University celebrated milestones this spring with a series of special events. T.... Read More

Dream On - by JC Bowman

Nov 15, 2022 at 01:23 pm by JC Bowman

Every child should have a dream for their future. Not knowing who or what we want will lead us to become someone and something we never wanted to be. As parents or as an educa.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 10 Mistakes I Made in 2020

Jan 02, 2021 at 11:09 am by Laura Beth Payne

OK, let's just go ahead and say it: Hindsight is 2020. There. I feel better now. As I came to January 1, I wasn't sure what to write. Sure, there's the general.... Read More

Faith is the "Cornerstone of who I am"

Feb 28, 2023 at 04:24 pm by Voice Wire

(MURFREESBORO) For MTSU Health and Human Performance Professor Chandra Russell Story, her faith “is the cornerstone of who I am and everything that I do, and will f.... Read More

Iriarte-Gross, 14 colleagues honored by MTSU Foundation

Aug 24, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

A welcome tradition at MTSU’s Fall Faculty Meeting is the annual presentation of the MTSU Foundation Awards, which recognize, celebrate and reward university faculty mem.... Read More

Music Spotlight

Sep 12, 2022 at 04:00 pm by Bethany Bowman

I get hundreds of emails each week regarding new music/artists. I know I’ve overlooked some gems accidentally. But one that did catch my eye (ears) was Drake Milligan. W.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Orlando Mendez

Oct 22, 2023 at 02:17 pm by Bethany Bowman

I’ll admit that I don’t watch music competition shows like I did when I was younger. When I watch TV, it’s usually a mind-numbing procedural or mystery..... Read More

News of the Week: Sazerac Distillery wins first approval

Apr 26, 2018 at 02:50 pm by Michelle Willard

Surprising no one, the Murfreesboro City Council approved plans Thursday, April 19, to build a whiskey distillery in Murfreesboro. The Sazerac Company plans to build a $.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Will Jones

Jul 21, 2025 at 01:25 pm by Bethany Bowman

Will Jones grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Carroll County and was born into a family band called the Cana Ramblers. With his father being part of a regional bluegrass.... Read More

5 Hometown Heroes honored at Child Advocacy Center's annual walk

Apr 29, 2019 at 12:43 pm by Child Advocacy Center

Hometown Heroes filled Murfreesboro Civic Plaza to support child abuse victims. The dark clouds moved out and it was a beautiful afternoon for the 4th Annual Hometown Heroes W.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Erin Kirby

Sep 19, 2023 at 12:43 pm by Bethany Bowman

Erin Kirby is a country music singer/song from the small town of Jasper, Georgia, just north of Atlanta. She got her start in music by being in pageants, the kinds that h.... Read More