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Smyrna Dunkin Donuts building bought by a foreign limited-liability company in May

Jun 10, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

The building that houses Dunkin Donuts in Smyrna has changed hands, according to records from the Rutherford County Register of Deeds. The building, which was owned by Palm.... Read More

Make Music Day Murfreesboro Community Rhythm Event returns to Old Fort Park on Friday, June 21

Jun 08, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro drummers, music fans and community members will gather once again in Old Fort Park on June 21, as Everybody Drum Some will host its annual Make Music Day communit.... Read More

Anti-gun control note attached to suspicious package sent to Rutherford GOP

Jun 07, 2019 at 06:32 pm by Voice Wire

At approximately 9:03 a.m. Friday, June 7, Murfreesboro Police Officers responded to the Rutherford County Republican Party Headquarters, located on E. Main St., in reference.... Read More

Two Murfreesboro men charged in California murder

Jun 07, 2019 at 04:20 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two men were arrested in Rutherford County and two other suspects were arrested in Canoga Park, California Wednesday and Thursday in connection with a triple murder April 18 i.... Read More

Nate Schott sentenced to 33 months in prison, ordered to pay nearly $1M in restitution

Jun 07, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Richard "Nate" Schott, 51, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for operating a scheme to defraud healthcare benefit programs, announc.... Read More

Free Community BBQ set for Sunday

Jun 06, 2019 at 01:18 pm by Keith_Schleis

Dear Neighbor, We love our community. Would you join us in celebrating on Sunday, June 9 with a Free Community BBQ? Pulled Pork, Sweet Tea, Hot Dogs, Beans, Chips, an.... Read More

Opinion: FDR's D-Day Prayer

Jun 06, 2019 at 10:00 am by clervin

As we commemorate June 6, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, today's Americans should remember President Franklin D. Roosevelt's powerful D-Day prayer. In WWII, the very sur.... Read More

Bell Buckle man arrested for arson

Jun 06, 2019 at 08:28 am by Voice Wire

On Wednesday, June 5, the Fire/Arson Investigation Unit of Rutherford County Fire Rescue has successfully identified and charged 26-year-old Tyler Hammontree as the arsonist r.... Read More

James Evans, the voice of Rutherford County Schools

Who is James Evans?

Jun 06, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

"Hello parents, this is James Evans with Rutherford County Schools and—" Students, parents and even employees of the school district often wait with bated breath.... Read More

Smyrna announces Great Tennessee Airshow road closures

Jun 06, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Great Tennessee Air Show Road returns to Smyrna this weekend and so does traffic. Expect traffic delays in the Smyrna area during the road closures, and please plan your trip.... Read More

Murfreesboro takes to social media to spin tax hike, commenters not impressed

Jun 05, 2019 at 03:39 pm by Michelle Willard

The powers that be in Murfreesboro are dead set on raising property taxes by a whopping 40% in the coming fiscal year. In an attempt to spin the issue in their direction, som.... Read More

The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro President Ronnie Gandy presents a giant check to Kymari House Director Tonya Hobbs.

Exchange Club of Murfreesboro donates $3K to Kymari House

Jun 05, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

After Tonya Hobbs, executive director of Kymari House, spoke Tuesday evening, June 4 to the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro, the civic group donated $3,000 to the nonprofit.... Read More

Cannon Runs for Children hits the road Saturday

Jun 05, 2019 at 09:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"The Cannon County Child Advocacy Center is inviting children and youth under age 18 to run or walk for FREE at Cannon Runs for Children," announced Cannon County Coordinator.... Read More

MPD Sgt. Jason Higgins and Sgt. Wayne Lawson

2 Murfreesboro Police Sergeants graduate from Northwestern School of Police and Staff Command

Jun 05, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is proud to announce the graduation of Sgt. Jason Higgins and Sgt. Wayne Lawson from the Northwestern University School of P.... Read More

Christiana Elementary, Mitchell Neilson top Lightning's Reading Club Challenge

Jun 05, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

This past week, students at Christiana Elementary School and Mitchell Neilson Elementary, were recognized by members of the Middle Tennessee State athletic department along wi.... Read More