Tennessee Criminal Court of Appeals

Tennessee Appeals Court overturns 2016 rape convictions of 2 Murfreesboro men

Oct 23, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

One of the most interesting things about criminal law in Tennessee is the strict rules our state has against rape and sexual assault. For example, inserting anything int.... Read More
What does growth cost?

Murfreesboro lands in top 10 on fastest-growing city list, not everyone is proud

Oct 16, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard 1

Murfreesboro has been named 2019's 8th Fastest-growing Midsize City in a recent study from WalletHub.com and the city's PR department put out a press release like they were pr.... Read More
The most expensive home sold in Rutherford County in September went for $936,000 on Sept. 3.

What will $936,000 buy in Rutherford County?

Oct 15, 2019 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

The most expensive home sold in Rutherford County in September went for $936,000 on Sept. 3. The Murfreesboro house at 1522 Bear Branch Cove sits on 3.6 acres and was designe.... Read More
Holiday Inn in Smryna

Nashville hotel prices outpace New York, Boston, LA

Oct 11, 2019 at 10:30 am by Michelle Willard

Surprising no one who has reserved a hotel room in Nashville recently, Nashville is the most expensive city in the United States for accommodation, accordi.... Read More
Former Methodist Church in Murfreesboro

What are the plans for the former Methodist Church?

Oct 10, 2019 at 01:31 pm by Michelle Willard

  The preliminary plans are in for the future of the former Methodist Church in downtown Murfreesboro. Brian Davis, from TRC Construction and developer One East College.... Read More
Murfreesboro's Poet Laureate Kory Wells

4 questions for Murfreesboro's Poet Laureate Kory Wells

Oct 08, 2019 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

One thing people may not know about Murfreesboro's Poet Laureate is that she began her career as a software developer.  A life-long poet, she has turned a hobby int.... Read More
CBD Display

TBI still thinks your hemp is pot

Oct 03, 2019 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

One of the problems at the center of Operation Candy Crush (other than local law enforcement not knowing state law) was that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation couldn't det.... Read More
Costco promised nearly $1M in tax breaks

Does Costco deserve $1M in tax breaks?

Sep 26, 2019 at 10:09 am by Michelle Willard 2

A few years ago I wrote an article about how Rutherford County uses tax incentives to guide job growth in the local economy. I talked to members of the Industrial Developme.... Read More
Why are houses so expensive?

What house sold for $1.5 million in August?

Sep 20, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

A Murfreesboro home sold for $1.5 million in August, according to records from the Rutherford County Register of Deeds. Bought by Chris and Brandy Barrett, the home at 2806.... Read More
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Vice President Al Gore Jr. at MTSU

4 things you should know about Albert Gore Sr.

Sep 17, 2019 at 01:00 pm by Michelle Willard 2

In today's political landscape, the South is seen as a bastion of conservatives, but that hasn't always been the case. One of the most progressive politicians the South has e.... Read More
Jeremy Taylor from Panther Creek Brews

Panther Creek Brews is now flowing through Murfreesboro

Aug 30, 2019 at 10:46 am by Michelle Willard 1

Panther Creek Brews announced it will be canning Panther Scratch, its hoppy brown IPA, for wider distribution. With the help of BriarScratch Brewing, Panther Creek is able to.... Read More
Robert Stevens is fighting mad

Who penned a complaint against Smyrna Court Clerk Brittany Stevens?

Aug 22, 2019 at 12:01 pm by Michelle Willard 1

The plot thickens in the drama brewing on the Rutherford County Commission. Earlier this week, I received an anonymous email containing an ethics complaint filed against Smyr.... Read More