Arrowhead Boys Ranch

Arrowhead Boys Ranch thanks community for successful July 4th Fireworks Fundraiser

Jul 10, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Arrowhead Boys Ranch wants to thank the community for the great turnout at its first July 4th Independence Day celebration. "We were pleasantly surprised that 375 pe.... Read More
Charlie Daniels

Murfreesboro mayor orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Charlie Daniels

Jul 09, 2020 at 03:28 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has ordered flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday in honor of musician Charlie Daniels who died earlier this week at the age of 83..... Read More
Nissan Foundation

Nissan Foundation awards $60K grant to Discovery Center

Jul 09, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Nissan Foundation announced Wednesday, July 8 that it is awarding $680,000 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations for its 2020 grant cycle. The nonprofit recipients are l.... Read More

Who is La Vergne's 'Citizen of the Year' for 2020?

Jul 09, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole has selected the 2020 Citizen of the Year as part of his initiative for honoring citizens who make a difference in the community. This year’s.... Read More
A classroom scene

WGU Tennessee, Rutherford County Schools partner to give employees access to education

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

WGU Tennessee announced a new partnership with Rutherford County Schools in a press release Wednesday, July 8. Through the partnership, RCS employees may apply to and en.... Read More
Matt Church

La Vergne Alderman Matt Church resigns following criminal indictment in Rutherford County

Jul 08, 2020 at 01:57 pm by Voice Wire

City of La Vergne Alderman Matt Church has resigned from his seat effective immediately, the city of La Vergne announced Wednesday, July 8. The Board of Aldermen wil.... Read More

Noelle Bivens, Christopher J. Hale square off in a virtual town hall-style debate

Jul 08, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Democratic candidates Noelle Bivens and Christopher J. Hale will participate in an open debate, providing voters in the district with critical candidate information&.... Read More
Panel at the White House Coronavirus Task Force

Sidney McPhee, MTSU officials take part in White House panel on reopening campuses this fall

Jul 08, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University officials were invited Tuesday to the White House as part of a panel of education leaders who shared plans to reopen the nation's schools and.... Read More
Community Helpers of Rutherford County

Middle Tennessee Electric donates $100K to Murfreesboro charities

Jul 08, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Having just completed its merger with the Murfreesboro Electric Department, Middle Tennessee Electric announced Wednesday, July 8 that $100,000 in donations to three Murf.... Read More
Get ready to spend, Tennessee

Tennessee will have 2 sales tax holidays this summer

Jul 07, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

For 2020 only, the Tennessee General Assembly has approved two sales tax holiday weekends to help Tennesseans save money and support the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. &.... Read More
Rutherford Responsible: Wear a mask when social distancing is impractical

Rutherford County encourages (not mandates) masks while in public

Jul 06, 2020 at 04:26 pm by Voice Wire 8

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday, July 6, that Rutherford County will not impose a mask mandate. Instead, businesses, citizens, and visitors are strongly e.... Read More
Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department

How Murfreesboro's improved ISO Rating could lead to lower insurance rates

Jul 06, 2020 at 04:07 pm by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) recently received a top rating of Class 1/1X from the Insurance Service Office (ISO), improving from Class 2/2X rating i.... Read More

Register by July 7 to vote in Aug. 6 election

Jul 06, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

If you want to vote in the upcoming August election, you have until July 7. Voters will go to the polls Aug. 6 to cast ballots in the state and federal primary, Rutherford Co.... Read More
Brandon Francis

Updated: Murfreesboro man shoots woman, flees scene

Jul 06, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are searching for the man who shot a woman multiple times and fled the scene early Saturday morning, July 4. The shooting took.... Read More
Ideal Storage fire

Murfreesboro firefighter injured in July 4th fire

Jul 04, 2020 at 04:00 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighter suffered minor injuries at a fire of a storage facility after a wall collapsed and pinned two firefighters underneath early S.... Read More