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Q1 Housing Market Report: Increases seen in prices, permits, tax collections; past due mortgages rise slightly

Jun 23, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee’s housing report data for the first quarter of 2021 show that “despite the slow economic recovery, the housing numbers … remain positive.... Read More

Ask Ellie: Should I continue to fish or cut my bait?

Jun 23, 2021 at 08:00 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Ellie: My boyfriend of many years is not the nicest to me. He makes fun of my weight, my friends, my family, and more recently my new job. I am not getting through to him.... Read More

Business Buzz: Slim + Husky's Murfreesboro opens Friday, June 25

Jun 22, 2021 at 11:37 am by Michelle Willard

Nashville-based Slim + Husky’s Pizza Beeria will celebrate the grand opening of its Murfreesboro location Friday, June 25. To celebrate, Slim + Husky's will hold a .... Read More

Jack Daniel's names MTSU alumna as first female named assistant distiller

Jun 22, 2021 at 09:18 am by Voice Wire

Lexie Phillips has felt the influences … from her large family, several dozen of whom have worked at Jack Daniel's Distillery; from colleagues who work with her in.... Read More

DoubleTree by Hilton Murfreesboro “Community Cares Group” receives Exchange Club “Proudly We Hail” recognition.

Exchange Club bestows 'Proudly We Hail' plaque to DoubleTree by Hilton in Murfreesboro

Jun 22, 2021 at 09:04 am by WrgfhtDon

The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro, charted in 1951, recently presented to the DoubleTree by Hilton Murfreesboro with a “Proudly We Hail” Plaque in recognition for.... Read More

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Photos from Juneteenth 2021 in Murfreesboro

Photos: Juneteenth 2021

Jun 21, 2021 at 11:17 am by Voice Wire

Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved persons in the United States, was observed with three events in 2021: Authors Night, Youth Night, and the J.... Read More

Does a 'Mr. Potter' Own Your Home?

Jun 21, 2021 at 09:48 am by robmtchl

The current state of homeownership in Middle Tennessee, especially my home county of Rutherford, reminds me of why homeownership is important to a community. Our nation was f.... Read More

The City of La Vergne is excited to announce plans for the annual Independence Day Celebration fireworks show at Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive.

La Vergne's 'Independence Day Celebration' returns July 4

Jun 21, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of La Vergne is excited to announce plans for the annual Independence Day Celebration fireworks show at Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive. This year&r.... Read More

Smyrna's Independence Day celebration returns Friday, July 2, 2021, in Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Parkway East.

Smyrna’s Independence Day celebration returns July 2

Jun 21, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna's Independence Day celebration returns Friday, July 2, 2021, in Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Parkway East. Festivities begin at 5pm, featuring food vend.... Read More

Senior citizen receives stairs and repaired porch from Sheriff's SCAN volunteers

Jun 18, 2021 at 04:18 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

“Thank you, thank you, thank you,” a grateful James Rainey said to Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network volunteers. “That was the greatest quot.... Read More

Plainview Elementary School readies for fall opening

Jun 18, 2021 at 09:45 am by Voice Wire

From the outside, it has looked like the site of a future elementary school for quite some time. Monday morning, Dr. Mark Gonyea emerged from his latest walk-through at Plain.... Read More

Body cameras, a plan for West Park and more from Murfreesboro's 2021 budget

Jun 18, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro City Council Wednesday, June 9 approved the City’s $208.4 million proposed FY22 General Fund Budget on second reading following a special Budget Review.... Read More

Murfreesboro to host 'Celebration Under the Stars' July 4

Jun 18, 2021 at 08:45 am by Voice Wire

“Celebration Under the Stars” presented by Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) will be held Sunday, July 4 with fireworks and music at the Fountains at Gateway. The c.... Read More

Amber Alert: Biological mother abducts infant from Smyrna Library

Amber Alert Update: Missing infant located in Nashville, mother in custody

Jun 17, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) can confirm that Nichelle Omega is safe and Nyx Omega is in custody. SPD personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of Enon Springs Road West a.... Read More

The Gift Of Fathering: You Gave Me Time

Jun 17, 2021 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

You know I hate to talk about this subject But for some reason, it's been heavy on your mind How you've lived your life and all that you made of it Yo.... Read More