Life & Human Interest

Church, Rainbow Rutherford work together to collect computers for City Schools students

Jul 28, 2020 at 11:37 am by Michelle Willard 1

Do you have an old laptop lying around collecting dust? (I know you do.) You can give that computer a new life and help Murfreesboro City Schools students at the sa.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: 3 Reasons to Visit Lane Agri-Park

Jul 28, 2020 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

I rediscovered Lane Agri-Park about this time last year. I'd been to a few events in its community buildings, but I'd missed a significant aspect of the property—its gar.... Read More

Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Rutherford Habitat for Humanity awarded grant from Bonnaroo

Jul 27, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has been canceled this year due to Covid-19, but their work in the community continues. For the third year in a row, Rutherford County Area.... Read More

Blackman graduate has been selected by Bank of America a Student Leader

Jul 21, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

A Blackman graduate has been selected by Bank of America as one of four Nashville-area Student Leaders, the bank said in a press release. BOA announced the fou.... Read More

Amelia's Closet expands mission

Jul 10, 2020 at 11:14 am by Japowers 1

Amelia's Closet is expanding its mission after five years of serving Middle Tennessee, founding Executive Director Jody Powers officially announced Friday, July 10. Since 201.... Read More

Arrowhead Boys Ranch thanks community for successful July 4th Fireworks Fundraiser

Jul 10, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Arrowhead Boys Ranch wants to thank the community for the great turnout at its first July 4th Independence Day celebration. "We were pleasantly surprised that 375 pe.... Read More

Nissan Foundation awards $60K grant to Discovery Center

Jul 09, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Nissan Foundation announced Wednesday, July 8 that it is awarding $680,000 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations for its 2020 grant cycle. The nonprofit recipients are l.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric donates $100K to Murfreesboro charities

Jul 08, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Having just completed its merger with the Murfreesboro Electric Department, Middle Tennessee Electric announced Wednesday, July 8 that $100,000 in donations to three Murf.... Read More

4 Nashville-based startups launch COVID-19 response efforts

Jul 07, 2020 at 11:00 am by bmdalton 1

Charity-tech brands GeekCause, Generous, Givful and Kindful have jointly announced a range of new initiatives to support the important work of American nonprofits during the C.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 8 Things to Know about Discovery Center's Reopening

Jul 01, 2020 at 09:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

I think most locals with children have been waiting for this day for a while, and it's finally here: Discovery Center is reopening! On July 1 the doors to the children's museu.... Read More

Republic Services tries to make us like them.

Middle Point parent company donates 60K masks to Rutherford County

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Republic Services has donated 60,000 N95 respirator masks to Rutherford County to help protect first responders, county personnel and the community. The personal protective eq.... Read More

St. Paul's Episcopal Church invests $23K in housing neighbors in need

Jun 25, 2020 at 08:00 am by LCouser 1

St. Paul's Episcopal Church recently presented The Journey Home with a $23,845 gift to further the efforts of the nonprofit's housing program. The funding was raised through t.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 8 reasons to book it to libraries this summer

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

I'll admit: some days I'm the artsy-craftsy mom with straws and construction paper craft ideas galore, and others my kids are an hour into Clifford the Big Red Dog and I'm sti.... Read More

Tips on how to disinfect your vehicle without damaging its interior

May 07, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Nissan is offering tips on how to disinfect your vehicle as we aim to stop the spread of COVID-19. Frequent hand washing as directed by The Centers for Disease Control and Pre.... Read More

Bake Banana Cake from Scratch for Real Comfort

Mar 23, 2020 at 08:00 am by Easywaygourmet 1

There is an old expression "there is nothing as loving as something from the oven." These tough times call for a little love in every single thing we do. People are being forc.... Read More