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News of the Week: Murfreesboro mayor defends choice for city manager

May 24, 2018 at 02:41 pm by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland defended the City Council's surprise decision to nominate City Attorney Craig Tindell to be the next city manager. McFarland said Tindell w.... Read More

Brian Hercules named Smyrna's new town manager

May 24, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire

Brian Hercules is the new Smyrna Town Manager, effective July 1, the Town of Smyrna announced. Harry Gill, Smyrna’s Town Manager since November 2013, announce.... Read More

TechTales: Evolution to Cloud Computing

May 24, 2018 at 02:00 pm by tchoate

In the beginning, the Internet was definitely the wild-wild-west. Many internet service providers (ISPs) were small operations that were making it up as they went along. Basi.... Read More

Ask Ellie: Teenage tyrant wants more for prom

May 24, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Ask Ellie

DEAR MISS ELLIE: I am a senior in Christiana, Tenn., and I have huge expectations about prom night. I want the limo, flowers, dinner, the perfect dress, perfect up-do, th.... Read More

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Photos: Til Bark Do Us Part

May 24, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

The bride wore a custom veil and the groom wore a collar as Chuy and Vina entered added bliss at "Til Bark Do Us Part," a fundraiser and canine wedding held at Mayday Brewery..... Read More

Portabella Burgers Make for Great Grilling!

May 24, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Easywaygourmet

Try a Portabella Burger for a Juicy, Smoky Change By Barb Ford Grills are heating up all over town this week. There’s an abundance of flowers in gardens everywhere.... Read More

Sheriff's Office asks drivers to wear seat belts and not drink and drive during Memorial holiday

May 24, 2018 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

An infant and a young mother lost their lives to traffic crashes within the last four days in Rutherford County. They are among 12 people who have died from traffic crashes t.... Read More

Navy lessons are good business for MTSU Jones College Dean David Urban

May 24, 2018 at 08:00 am by Lee Rennick

While Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives to insure our way of life, others take what they have learned in the military and use it to insure that these lives lost a.... Read More

Local history documentary 'The House Still Standing' honored at prestigious Telly Awards

May 23, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire

The 39th annual Telly Awards, the premier award honoring video and television across all screens, has recognized the City of Murfreesboro's local documentary "The Hous.... Read More

CarMax buys land in 'Car Corridor'

May 23, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Michelle Willard

In April, CarMax Auto Superstore bought the more than 11 acres needed for its new Murfreesboro car lot, according to records from the Rutherford County Register of Deeds. The.... Read More

StoneCrest adds new top doctor

May 23, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

Dr. Eric Schuck has been appointed chief medical officer of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center effective Aug. 6, HCA Tristar announced in a press release. In this role,.... Read More

Dwell Well: Remodeling Takes Planning and Vision

May 23, 2018 at 10:00 am by Lee Rennick

Remodeling is a process. It is more than changing out a bed or replacing a faucet, tearing out a wall, or adding a room. It requires a clear understanding of why you want to.... Read More

3 Rutherford elementary schools will provide 'Breakfast in the Classroom' next year

May 23, 2018 at 08:32 am by Voice Wire

Beginning in August, Rutherford County Schools will offer a free “Breakfast in the Classroom” program for all students at LaVergne Primary School, LaVergne Lake El.... Read More

How chicken therapy helps Walter Hill students learn about animals

May 22, 2018 at 01:59 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Walter Hill Elementary School has gone not to the dogs, but to the chickens and pigs. Principal Helen Campbell endorsed School Resource Officer Erica Brinkley’s i.... Read More

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Oaklands Mansion cuts ribbon on arboretum

May 22, 2018 at 11:33 am by tbeckwith

In 2016, Oaklands Park in Murfreesboro was certified by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council announced that Oaklands was designated as an arboretum. On M.... Read More