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Rutherford Sheriff's Office collects unused, unexpired medicine Saturday

Oct 19, 2021 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Unused or expired medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration reported..... Read More

Rutherford Co. Traffic Safety Task Force hosts free Halloween drive-thru

Oct 18, 2021 at 12:31 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Children can wear their costumes and enjoy the safe Trunk or Treat Halloween Drive-Through event Tuesday, Oct. 26 sponsored by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force..... Read More

Jefferson Springs Recreation Area and Boat Ramp located off of W. Jefferson Pike in Smyrna on J. Percy Priest Lake

Jefferson Springs boat ramp closed after boating incident, missing boater

Oct 18, 2021 at 12:15 pm by Voice Wire

Jefferson Springs Recreation Area and Boat Ramp located off of W. Jefferson Pike in Smyrna on J. Percy Priest Lake are closed to the public following a boating incident w.... Read More

Rutherford Schools release dates, times for parent meetings for magnet schools, other choice programs

Oct 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

Several upcoming parent meetings have been scheduled for those interested in knowing more information about school choice options in Rutherford County. Homer Pittard Campus S.... Read More

Rutherford Arts Alliance “The Science of Creativity” exhibit

Rutherford Arts Alliance members collaborate for the 3rd annual Rotunda exhibit

Oct 18, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Local artists will be featured at the Rotunda of Murfreesboro City Hall from Oct. 19 through Nov. 17 as part of the 2021 STEAM Festival. Rutherford Arts Alliance (RAA) member.... Read More

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Photos: Frightensburgh 2021

Oct 18, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

On Saturday, Oct. 16, Cannonsburgh Village was transformed into Frightensburgh. The historical haunted village is one of the scariest attractions in Murfreesboro. T.... Read More

MTSU Write's annual Creative Writing Conference on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23

Acclaimed writers from across nation lead local creative writing workshops Oct. 22-23

Oct 18, 2021 at 09:15 am by KoryWells

Creative writers of all genres from Middle Tennessee and beyond are invited to attend MTSU Write's annual Creative Writing Conference on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23. Events.... Read More

Does Tennessee value corporations more than homeowners?

Oct 15, 2021 at 10:41 am by Michelle Willard

As the Tennessee General Assembly gets ready to convene a special session about funding, buildout and oversight of Ford Motor Company’s plans for the Memphis Regional.... Read More

Rutherford County sets Free Household Hazardous Waste collection for Nov. 6

Oct 15, 2021 at 09:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Rutherford County will host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collections (HHW) on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Items can be taken to the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Depart.... Read More

Must See Movie of the Week: Cry Macho

Oct 15, 2021 at 09:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

This week's Must See Movie of the Week is Cry Macho. Clint Eastwood still has it at 91; staring as the lead, directing, and music, a must-see movie for any Eastwood fan.... Read More

Stuffed dog motivates Lascassas children to donate food

Oct 15, 2021 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

It’s election time at Lascassas Elementary School when students who donate canned food items will vote for one of three stuffed animals to be school “president.&rd.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS & Petco offer Free Vaccinations

Oct 15, 2021 at 07:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Pet Adoption & Welfare Services (PAWS) of Rutherford County, TN will provide free pet vaccinations, including parvovirus and distemper (DAPPv) for dogs and panleukopenia (.... Read More

Permit required for open burning from October-May

Oct 14, 2021 at 01:56 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) reminds the community that beginning October 15, a permit from the State will be required for open burning. Open burning is defined as &l.... Read More

Kira Duke, education specialist at Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation

MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation lands $43K grant for WWII on Tennessee Homefront research

Oct 14, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

It should come as no surprise that social studies is the favorite subject of MTSUCenter for Historical Preservation staff member Kira Duke. “I loved stories of the past.... Read More

New street signs installed on Murfreesboro's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Oct 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Street Signs renaming Mercury Boulevard in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. are now installed. The renaming became official today, October 13, 2021. The Planni.... Read More