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Middle Tennessee Counties Growth: Is Rutherford County still tops in the state?

May 10, 2021 at 07:00 am by robmtchl

Tennessee "By the numbers" according to census estimates as published on the website World Population Review. In 2019, the most populous county in Tennessee is Shel.... Read More

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center

Corrections officers spend career locked in caring for inmates

May 08, 2021 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

They are locked in a secure facility with inmates charged with various crimes ranging from theft to murder for 40 hours every week. They serve as medics, counselors and caregi.... Read More

Mother's Day Distinguished

May 07, 2021 at 09:46 am by Paulette Jackson

"There is no greater gift and no greater responsibility than that of our children." ~ Elizabeth Elliot Distinguish definition: If you can distinguish one thing .... Read More

Rutherford County's Economic Opportunity Zones!

May 07, 2021 at 09:25 am by robmtchl

America is the land of opportunity. Rutherford County is also a land of "opportunity zones" as well! If you aren't familiar with what they are; maybe this will help and might.... Read More

Maj. Gen. Tommie Baker, Tennessee’s Deputy Adjutant General, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Leonard “Trey” Brannom.

Col. Trey Brannom retires from the Tenn. National Guard after 30 years

May 07, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

After more than 30 years of service in the Tennessee National Guard, Col. Leonard “Trey” Brannom, a long-time Tullahoma and Murfreesboro resident, retired on May 6.... Read More

Rutherford SROs fund five scholarships for seniors

May 06, 2021 at 04:49 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Five Rutherford County Schools’ seniors each earned $450 scholarships from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s School Resource Officers. &nb.... Read More

Why is smokeless nicotine exempt from Tennessee's Tobacco Tax

May 06, 2021 at 08:00 am by robmtchl

Public Chapter 69 (2021), Effective March 31, 2021, the Tennessee General Assembly amended the definitions of “cigarette” and “tobacco products” and a.... Read More

Is your house in a flood zone? Here's how to find out.

May 06, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently issued preliminary flood maps for Rutherford County, according to a press release from the county. Data from FEMA indi.... Read More

Generational shifts bring challenges to communities

May 05, 2021 at 12:00 pm by robmtchl

Government and community leadership is currently being managed by Baby Boomers. It should not surprise anyone as this is the natural life progression. However, it is imperativ.... Read More

Nashville approves $175M Oracle tax breaks

May 05, 2021 at 09:11 am by robmtchl

Davidson County/Nashville councilmen approved an historic abatement of property taxes of $175 million over 25 years! What will it mean long term for the citizens of Middle Ten.... Read More

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rebates

TDCI: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee begins mailing rebate checks in May

May 04, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is alerting BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) individual policyholders and customers who purchased healthca.... Read More

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earns recertification

May 04, 2021 at 11:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earned state certification for the fifth time in five years. Tennessee Corrections Institute staff inspected the facility last month.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Things to Know about The Tennessee Renaissance Festival

May 04, 2021 at 10:30 am by Laura Beth Payne

While most Middle Tennesseans know "The Castle" in from their drives up and down I840 or Highway 96, the opportunity to visit it comes but once a year for most of us at the an.... Read More

Nashville area ranks 4th in national 'Trending Hot Spots for Corporate Headquarters Relocations'

May 04, 2021 at 09:53 am by robmtchl

According to a report in DeWittmove.com there are four top places in the U.S. for corporations to relocate their offices and Middle Tennessee is one of them. But that brings.... Read More

Middle Tennessee State University’s spring 2021 commencement ceremonies are returning to Murphy Center May 7-9 for a three-day, 10-event graduation weekend.

MTSU commencement 2021 means three-day, 10-event graduation weekend

May 03, 2021 at 09:56 am by Voice Wire

Imagine being responsible for one of the most important days in more than 2,000 people’s lives. Then imagine having that responsibility three times a year. Then imagine.... Read More