Life & Human Interest

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 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 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

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 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 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

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

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