Life & Human Interest

Overall Creek student trumps competition in 2021 Read To Bee

Apr 22, 2021 at 09:32 am by literacymatters 1

Thirteen 6th graders from Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools gathered Friday evening, April 16 at Murfreesboro City Hall in the City Council Chambers t.... Read More
"In the Studio" workshop at Discovery Center

Murfreesboro Mama: 6 Can't Miss Happenings at Discovery Center this Spring

Apr 20, 2021 at 09:45 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

You could say it's been a *little* busy at Discovery Center, lately. Why? Since reopening its doors after Covid-19, the center's leadership and staff has worked tirelessly to.... Read More

Seniors with SNAP might be entitled to extra benefits

Apr 20, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

It’s been more than a year since the coronavirus pandemic took our world and turned it sideways. Now, cases are decreasing while vaccination rates are increasing, but it.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: The Scoop on Scoopy's Ice Cream

Apr 13, 2021 at 09:51 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

The older I get, the more I love ice cream. Especially locally-made ice cream.  I mean, how can the same dessert turn magically different when made with different hands,.... Read More
Rutherford County EMS Director Carl Hudgens

RCEMS Hosts Special Awards Ceremony for Personnel

Mar 31, 2021 at 08:30 am by Voice Wire 1

Several Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) personnel were recognized Tuesday at a special awards ceremony at Lane Agri-park. Director Carl Hudgens hosted th.... Read More

Rutherford County volunteers give 61K+ meals to food insecure

Mar 31, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Rutherford County employees and other local volunteers recently participated in a food-packaging event that provided over 61,000 meals for the food insecure in the community..... Read More
Murfreesboro Mama: 9 Spots for Easter Fun

Murfreesboro Mama: 9 Spots for Easter Fun

Mar 17, 2021 at 09:33 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

This Easter looks a little different than last -- thank goodness! Easter egg hunts and visits with the Easter Bunny are a thing again, and local businesses and organizations a.... Read More

Purple Paws presents plaque for fallen police pup

Mar 15, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire 1

In honor of K9 Veterans Day, local nonprofit Purple Paws presented a plaque to the City of La Vergne and Officer Justin Darby in honor of his fallen K-9 partner, Sjaak (pron:.... Read More
C/2d Lt. Violet Thorne, C/1st Lt. Emerson Garfield, Tennessee Sen. Shane Reeves, Lt. Col. Morgan Torp-Pedersen, and Capt. Debbie Torp-Pedersen

Murfreesboro Civil Air Patrol recognizes accomplishments of members

Mar 11, 2021 at 09:51 am by Voice Wire 1

Members of the Murfreesboro Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol hosted a virtual awards ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of the members in their squadron over the co.... Read More
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Cannonsburgh Village

Murfreesboro Mama: 6 Things to Know about Cannonsburgh Village

Mar 09, 2021 at 09:58 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

I remember my first visit to Cannonsburgh village. I was around 8 years old and deeply in love with all things Little House on the Prairie, so a visit to a pioneer village was.... Read More

Chicken Salad Chick donates $20K to the Journey Home

Mar 03, 2021 at 10:30 am by LCouser 1

Chicken Salad Chick recently presented The Journey Home with a $20,030 gift to further the efforts of the nonprofit. During December of last year, Chicken Salad Chicks in the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Awesome Playgrounds in Rutherford County

Mar 02, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

During our last family vacation (before Covid), I found myself Googling two words. Not "best restaurants" (though we ate out plenty.) Not "family attractions" (though we hit.... Read More
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands

How the Legal Aid Society helps Middle Tennessee residents protect themselves

Mar 01, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands announced today that it is now a partner of Safe at Home, the Tennessee Secretary of State’s free statewide add.... Read More
Ice Rink at Fountains at Gateway

Murfreesboro Mama: Weekend Planner

Feb 12, 2021 at 09:38 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

It's Valentines weekend and there's family fun in the city -- from kid-friendly workshops to parents night outs. Don't forget to shop local hot spots for gifts and goodies (hi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 14 Shops for Unique Sweets

Feb 08, 2021 at 03:20 pm by Laura Beth Payne 1

Even when I was single I always thought Valentine's Day was a great opportunity (or maybe just excuse?) to enjoy candies and chocolates. Now with three loves in my house I sti.... Read More