Eden Hummel

Smyrna 3rd grader publishes book about experiences with COVID-19

Jan 28, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Her dad, Dan Hummel, was diagnosed with COVID-19 and, a short time later, so was she. Eden Hummel was only eight years old. She’s a third-grader at Rock Springs Elemen.... Read More
A disposable mask

Special Kids staff needs PPE donations

Jan 26, 2021 at 10:26 am by Voice Wire

As Special Kids staff continue to provide care within both their therapy and nursing centers to children with complex medical needs, organizational leaders have asked for the.... Read More
MTSU distributes Big Machine Distillery hand sanitizer

MTSU distributes 6K bottles of hand sanitizer from Big Machine Distillery

Jan 18, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University turned to a Nashville distillery on Friday to provide personal-sized bottles of hand sanitizer for students returning to its on-campus reside.... Read More
Tennessee's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

When can you get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Jan 04, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans.... Read More
#LightsUp4Heroes campaign honors healthcare workers.

Smyrna, StoneCrest partner with #LightsUp4Heroes campaign

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna announced its support of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center's #LightsUp4Heroes campaign to honor healthcare workers.  “The COVID-19 pandemic has.... Read More
MTSU Health Promotion Director Lisa Schrader receives the Moderna vaccine Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the Siegel High School Gym in Murfreesboro.

Rutherford County's COVID vaccine roll out starts at Siegel High School

Dec 31, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Including about 15 MTSU Health Services and Pharmacy staff members, dozens of area health care workers and first responders received the first round of the Moderna COVID-19 va.... Read More

Should Rutherford County Schools start 2021 with a hybrid model?

Dec 21, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

  Rutherford County Schools is considering an option to begin the second semester using a hybrid model to reduce the number of students in school buildings at the sa.... Read More

Opinion: Why CARES Act II is essential to Tennessee's economy

Dec 21, 2020 at 08:54 am by Voice Wire

The economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has stretched far and wide, affecting many Tennessee residents who had always been self-sufficient. Here in Nashville, our hospit.... Read More
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MTSU eyes in-person classes in fall 2021

Dec 15, 2020 at 12:16 pm by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University plans a return to primarily in-person instruction by Fall 2021 and its COVID-19 Task Force will engage faculty, staff and other stakeholders.... Read More
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Rutherford County Schools to participate in COVID-19 Rapid Test pilot program

Dec 14, 2020 at 09:25 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools has agreed to participate in a pilot program offered by the Tennessee Department of Health to offer rapid testing for COVID-19. Several other school.... Read More

Tennessee State Parks see record camping in October, new November high

Dec 04, 2020 at 12:30 pm by Voice Wire 1

Camping in the last two months reached historic highs in Tennessee State Parks. The parks saw 62,124 nights camping in October, a one-month record for camping stays in the sy.... Read More

Alexander: Tennessee could get 40K doses of COVID vaccine next month

Nov 23, 2020 at 10:32 am by Michelle Willard 3

Tennessee could receive its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine in December, according to The Tennessee Journal. The online publication that focuses on state politics spoke wi.... Read More