Life & Human Interest

Murfreesboro Mama: Where to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween Night

Oct 30, 2020 at 11:32 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

It's here! It's here! Halloween comes again. And while most of us have been wearing masks and [stress] eating candy since around March, the time for fun and dressing up (some.... Read More

Exchange Club presents Freedom Shrine to Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School

Oct 28, 2020 at 11:00 am by WrgfhtDon 1

On Tuesday Oct. 27, The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro presented Rutherford County’s Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School a Freedom Shrine. Committee Chair Charlie Pigg gave.... Read More
Smyrna Freedom Playground

Christy-Houston Foundation funds Freedom Playground in Smyrna

Oct 28, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire 2

Freedom Playground will become a reality thanks to the Christy-Houston Foundation. The Murfreesboro-based trust announced approval of a grant in the amount of $250,000 last we.... Read More
Murfreesboro STARS

Murfreesboro Street and Fleet Department employees receive STARS Award

Oct 23, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Murfreesboro Street Department employee Anthony Wolfe and Fleet Department employee Jeremy Vassar have been named STARS (Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excell.... Read More
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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