Life & Human Interest

Murfreesboro Mama: Why Moms Need 'Mostly Moms'

May 11, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Motherhood might be one of the greatest gifts life brings, but most of us would add that it's one of the greatest challenges. When I became a mom I remember feeling parenthoo.... Read More

Smyrna Masonic Lodge donates to Tennessee Fisher House Foundation

May 10, 2021 at 11:00 am by WrgfhtDon 1

Members of the Sam Davis Masonic Lodge # 661 located in Smyrna, TN donated $1500.00 from their recent pancake breakfast to The Tennessee Fisher House Foundation. Sam Davis Ma.... Read More

Maj. Gen. Tommie Baker, Tennessee’s Deputy Adjutant General, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Leonard “Trey” Brannom.

Col. Trey Brannom retires from the Tenn. National Guard after 30 years

May 07, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

After more than 30 years of service in the Tennessee National Guard, Col. Leonard “Trey” Brannom, a long-time Tullahoma and Murfreesboro resident, retired on May 6.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Things to Know about The Tennessee Renaissance Festival

May 04, 2021 at 10:30 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

While most Middle Tennesseans know "The Castle" in from their drives up and down I840 or Highway 96, the opportunity to visit it comes but once a year for most of us at the an.... Read More

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

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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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