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For the Love of Life ... and the People Who Changed the World

Dec 26, 2022 at 07:36 am by Paulette Jackson

Editorial Submitted By: Paulette Jackson - In the year 2013, Life Magazine published a collection of individuals who, because of their own passion ... made a difference in o.... Read More

Mental Health and the Holiday Season

Dec 23, 2022 at 03:58 pm by JC Bowman

Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol: “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. Th.... Read More

Becca Bowen Releases Debut Album

Dec 21, 2022 at 02:11 pm by Bethany Bowman

When I featured Becca Bowen in the past, I did not realize that she had never released a full-length album. She has had several successful singles including my personal favori.... Read More

Just over a week to support Beesley Animal Foundation for Target Circle!

Dec 21, 2022 at 02:05 pm by Beesley Animal Foundation

Beesley Animal Foundation is participating in the Target Circle program! Beesley is one of 5 Target Nonprofit Partners in Middle Tennessee vying for votes between no.... Read More

Murfreesboro is Now the 3rd Fastest Growing City in America

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

(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

What is Our WHY for Educating Children?

Dec 19, 2022 at 07:32 am by JC Bowman

(Submitted by JC Bowman - Commentary) My friend John Carver raised a great question on what is our WHY for educating children. Certainly, we want all children to realize thei.... Read More

Brenda Lee and Ray Stevens Honored With the Cecil Scaife Visionary Award

Dec 16, 2022 at 07:05 am by Bethany Bowman

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - On a Sunday night that was years in the making, Brenda Lee and Ray Stevens were honored with the Cecil Scaife Visionary Award which raises money for the.... Read More

State Rep. Charlie Baum files legislation to make it easier for employees to save for retirement in Tennessee

Dec 15, 2022 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, today filed legislation that would provide a more convenient option for many private sector employees to open.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees approves two new master’s degree programs

Dec 15, 2022 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees approved Tuesday, Dec. 13, the development of two new master’s degree progra.... Read More

Music/Author Spotlight: Aiden Adams

Dec 14, 2022 at 08:49 pm by Bethany Bowman

I’ve featured hundreds of artists and even a few authors. But when I got the email about Aiden Adams, I found that he has written six books and several songs. And he i.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ashley Cooke

Dec 13, 2022 at 08:15 pm by Bethany Bowman

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - After hearing her on Sirius XM the Highway and seeing her fun and vibrant social media posts, I was instantly drawn to Ashley Cooke. I was excited to fe.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputies Earn TN Highway Safety Awards

Dec 13, 2022 at 07:37 pm by Voice Wire

(Rutherford County, TN) Five Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies enforcing traffic safety laws earned awards Tuesday from the Tennessee Highway Safety Off.... Read More

What’s Next in Education for Tennessee?

Dec 13, 2022 at 07:35 pm by JC Bowman

Submitted by JC Bowman - To the outside world, our industrial model public education system has changed very little in the last fifty years. However, those who have worked wit.... Read More

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Spotlight on Miss Tennessee, Lauren Dickson

Dec 08, 2022 at 05:05 pm by Bethany Bowman

NASHVILLE, TN - Miss Tennessee 2022 is Lauren Dickson. The Parsons native and Miss Lexington 2021 was selected from a class of 36 candidates to become Miss Tennessee on J.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Elementary teachers explain why they ended their retirement and returned to classroom

Dec 08, 2022 at 02:54 pm by Voice Wire

By GRAYSON LEE MAXWELL (Rutherford County, TN) Over at Wilson Elementary, three teachers have returned from retirement to take up positions again teaching. In som.... Read More