Elections 2018

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Opinion: The Kavanaugh Confirmation Circus proves system needs to be changed

Sep 24, 2018 at 09:30 am by clervin

This opinion piece concerns the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the Supreme Court, but before anyone loses their mind in pre-judgement of me, I’m not attacking accuser Chr.... Read More

Get to know the Legislative Candidates from Senate District 13

Sep 14, 2018 at 01:14 pm by League of Women Voters

Rutherford voters can hear from legislative candidates in local races in a two-part event on Monday evening, September 17. First, at 6:00 PM in the historic Rutherford County.... Read More

Your Vote Matters!

Sep 13, 2018 at 10:00 am by Chloe Cerutti

Opinion: Yes Virginia, there is a 'Deep State'

Sep 12, 2018 at 12:00 pm by clervin

I am still unsure what exactly to make of the New York Times-published anonymous opinion piece ostensibly penned by a "senior official" in the Trump administration. I am posi.... Read More

Sept. 20 gubernatorial forum canceled by MTSU, League of Women Voters

Sep 07, 2018 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University and the League of Women Voters announced Thursday afternoon, Sept. 7 that the planned Sept. 20 gubernatorial forum on the MTSU campus ha.... Read More

Bill Ketron resigns from State Senate, set to become county mayor Sept. 1

Aug 27, 2018 at 01:15 pm by Voice Wire

State Sen. Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) Monday resigned from his seat representing the 13th District in Tennessee effective Aug. 31, according to a press release. K.... Read More

Your vote is your voice - make it count by voting for these Democrats

Aug 15, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Chloe Cerutti

Tennesseans deserve better: • Healthcare • Quality Public Education • A Living Wage • Justice for All If you care about these issues, vote for.... Read More

Where is the Blue Wave? Certain not in Rutherford County.

Aug 03, 2018 at 11:19 am by Michelle Willard

The Blue Wave came in at low tide in Rutherford County. It didn't sweep Republicans out of office so much as crash harmlessly upon the flood wall of conservatism. Only one De.... Read More

Few surprises in Aug. 2 elections

Aug 02, 2018 at 09:51 pm by Michelle Willard 2

After early voting numbers were released, there were only a handful of tight races in Rutherford County and when the votes were all counted, there were very few surprises. Th.... Read More

4 things to know before you vote in the Aug. 2 election

Aug 02, 2018 at 01:59 pm by Michelle Willard

Tennesseans will head to the polls across the state Thursday to vote in the Federal and state primary election as well as local general elections. 626,894 Tennessea.... Read More

Haslam leaves office after reshaping Tennessee courts

Jul 28, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

In his nearly eight years in office, Gov. Bill Haslam has reshaped Tennessee’s judicial branch. Not only has he appointed nearly one-third of the state’s tri.... Read More

Gubernatorial candidates are coming to MTSU

Jul 27, 2018 at 09:50 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University, in cooperation with the League of Women Voters, will host a gubernatorial forum on its campus on Thursday, Sept. 20, that will also be broad.... Read More

Last chance to vote early

Jul 26, 2018 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Early voting for the 2018 State and Federal Primaries ends Saturday, July 28. Here is a list of the other polling locations in Rutherford County: Rutherford County Election.... Read More

Mike Sparks claims comments are 'fake news'

Jul 19, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard 4

Just like Donald Trump, state Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, is claiming he misspoke when he said it was a "misnomer out there that teachers are very low paid." He said it befor.... Read More

Stacy Nunnally: I want to bring nonprofit experience to the Rutherford County Commission

Jul 19, 2018 at 09:51 am by stacynunnally

Stacy Nunnally wants to bring a new energy and fresh perspective to the County Commission. She is running for County Commissioner in District 19 in the Aug. 2 county and local.... Read More