Life & Human Interest

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Discovery Center "Frozen Fun Themed Party

Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Reasons to Party at Discovery Center This Winter

Oct 23, 2020 at 09:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Raise your hand if you're wondering what to do for your child's winter birthday this year. Now raise your hand if you're just wondering what do with your children during wint.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 13 Halloween Haunts for Families

Oct 16, 2020 at 09:15 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

A stroll through the stores tells me it's finally the holidays after an exceptionally long year: Christmas trees sparkle behind Halloween ghouls, and pumpkins are just... ever.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 15 Cool Things at TN STEAM Festival, October 9-18

Oct 09, 2020 at 09:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

If we've all learned one thing this year, it's that there's always more to learn! This year's Tennessee STEAM Festival is all about learning in the time of Corona, and there's.... Read More

Exchange Club of Murfreesboro presents Freedom Shrine to Salem Elementary

Oct 06, 2020 at 07:00 am by WrgfhtDon 1

On Monday Sept. 28, the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro presented Murfreesboro's Salem Elementary School with a Freedom Shrine. The Freedom Shrine is an impressive, permanently.... Read More

Did a long-lost relative leave you a windfall? Find out.

Sep 29, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Over $7.4 million in claim amounts of life insurance benefits or annuities have been located for Tennesseans so far in 2020 via the Life Insurance Policy Locator Service, a fr.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Fall Fieldtrips for Homeschoolers (or Anyone!)

Sep 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

While school began in August for most, the kids and I have been ramping up this month on all things homeschool preschool. And while I was a raised a homeschooler, getting orga.... Read More
State Farm Neighborhood Assist

State Farm announces 5 local finalists for Neighborhood Assist grant

Sep 25, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Communities across the United States answered the call from State Farm to submit causes that would make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. “During these challeng.... Read More
Read To Succeed and A Community Thrives

Read To Succeed chosen for 'A Community Thrives' grant program

Sep 23, 2020 at 08:00 am by literacymatters 1

Read To Succeed is thrilled to announce its participation in A Community Thrives, a program of the Gannett Foundation and the USA TODAY NETWORK. This is the Foundation's.... Read More

United Way used $500K to help local partners with tornado and COVID-19 relief

Sep 16, 2020 at 07:00 am by United Way 1

In the last six months, the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has administered a total of $546,796 in special grants through the Tornado Relief Fund, COVID-19.... Read More

Special Kids names 'favorite face' as 'Featured Child'

Sep 03, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Members of the Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center development team have announced Lourdess Nedd as their next "featured child" for the 2020 - 2021 season. The "feature.... Read More
Town of Smyrna’s Annual Golf Scramble

Smyrna's annual golf scramble raises record amount for United Way

Sep 02, 2020 at 04:51 pm by Voice Wire 1

The Town of Smyrna's Annual Golf Scramble netted over $50,000 this year, surpassing last year by nearly $5,000, according to a press release from the city.  In conjuncti.... Read More

MTSU, sorority partner to distribute 5,000 COVID-19 care packages for students

Aug 25, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

As classes kickoff at Middle Tennessee State University this week, returning students living in residence halls and frequenting high traffic locations are receiving some extra.... Read More
Downtown on the Farm

Downtown on the Farm continues at a social distance in 2020

Aug 10, 2020 at 10:00 am by Locally Owned Boro 1

Downtown on the Farm, presented by Locally Owned Murfreesboro, is BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) in 2020, the nonprofit announced. The organizing committee has taken the cur.... Read More
Downtown on the Farm

Downtown on the Farm continues at a social distance in 2020

Aug 10, 2020 at 10:00 am by Locally Owned Boro 1

Downtown on the Farm, presented by Locally Owned Murfreesboro, is BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) in 2020, the nonprofit announced. The organizing committee has taken the cur.... Read More
Stuff the Bus

7 local State Farm agents 'Stuff the Bus' for United Way

Jul 29, 2020 at 04:00 pm by United Way 1

Seven local State Farm agents – Dana Womack, Andy Womack, David Wilson, Jeannie Almon, Bud Morris, Trevor Haggard and Monte King – demonstrated what it means to be.... Read More