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Taylor Swift drops surprise new album 'Folklore'

Jul 24, 2020 at 12:31 pm by Powersn93

Taylor Swift has used her time during this pandemic wisely. While 2020 was supposed to include a Taylor Swift Lover fest stadium tour. Due to Covid-19 canceling her tour, Swi.... Read More

MTSU's David Urban is an honorary colonel thanks to Mike Sparks

Jul 24, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, recently announced MTSU's David J. Urban, Ph.D., of Murfreesboro, would be presented with the honorary title of Tennessee Colonel Aide de Cam.... Read More

Help wanted: 1-on-1 tutors for Read To Succeed's ESL program

Jul 24, 2020 at 10:00 am by literacymatters

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, please consider being an ESL (English Second Language) teacher or one-on-one tutor for adult learners living or wor.... Read More

MTSU gets $300K USDA grant to help promote Fermentation Science program

Jul 24, 2020 at 09:16 am by Michelle Willard

Attracting future students to agriculture and MTSU's Fermentation Science program is the goal of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture grant collaboration between the.... Read More

4 Nissan models rank in J.D. Power 2020 study

Jul 23, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

A new chapter is unfolding at Nissan evidenced by four of its vehicles earning top segment honors in the J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) S.... Read More

How many fire hydrants does Consolidated Utility District have?

Jul 23, 2020 at 09:12 am by Voice Wire

Consolidated Utility District recently surpassed 5,000 fire hydrants the water utility services within its distribution system. This number is significant in terms of water av.... Read More

Murfreesboro FAQ: The confusion between Truth in Taxation and the Certified Tax Rate

Jul 23, 2020 at 08:00 am by robmtchl

There is often confusion among taxpayers surrounding Tennessee's "Truth in Taxation" statutes and the "certified tax rate." The statutes require assessors to certify th.... Read More

Opinion: Mandating Masks is a Good Start

Jul 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by MFerry

Early in July, Gov. Bill Lee issued Executive Order 54, providing county mayors the authority to issue mask requirements in public spaces with exceptions. I applaud Ruther.... Read More

$26K reward offered for information on April shooting of Tesla driver

Jul 22, 2020 at 02:43 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rewards increased to $26,000 for information about the person who shot a Murfreesboro business woman driving her Tesla April 23 on Veterans Parkway, a Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More

SmartBank opens second Murfreesboro location

Jul 22, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

SmartBank has opened its newest branch in Murfreesboro, the second of two locations in Rutherford County and the third in Middle Tennessee. "We're excited to open anoth.... Read More

How to gain nuggets of wisdom from the Desert Fathers and Mothers

Jul 22, 2020 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Waiting for Hope To restTo rest apartTo rest apart in quietCan be a placeTo gently holdThe hand of one's own soulThe only one you could turn toWho would simply beWith youjust.... Read More

Tennessee Business Barometer: Outlook improves as businesses reopen

Jul 22, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

As businesses began reopening from the COVID-19 economic shutdown in recent months, outlook among Tennessee business leaders has improved, according to the latest Tennessee Bu.... Read More

La Vergne Police, Fire collecting cleaning supplies, school supplies for Backpack Drive

Jul 22, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic school supplies are still a necessity, whether schools are meeting online or in person. As a way to help out students and teachers in our communi.... Read More

Has a long-lost relative left you money? Find out with the Life Insurance Policy Locator Service

Jul 22, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Life insurance benefits totaling $5,546,340 have been located for Tennesseans so far in 2020 through a life insurance claims return tool offered by the National Association.... Read More

La Vergne gets $2.6M to help with traffic on Murfreesboro Road

Jul 21, 2020 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

The City of La Vergne Advanced Traffic Management System Project has been approved by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, awarding more than $2.6 million for improveme.... Read More