'They’re Just Books'Franklin bookseller promotes diverse reads during Banned Books Week and beyond Oct 03 25October 03, 2025Article at williamsonscene.com
With Downtown Library Still Closed After Fire, Unhoused Nashvillians Search Elsewhere for Air Conditioning, Computer AccessThe closure of Nashville Public Library due to a fire has left many unhoused people without access to essential resources and a cool space during the summer. Aug 22 25August 22, 2025Article at nashvillebanner.com
Adorned with a New Name, Nashville’s Wasioto Park Shows Signs of NeglectWasioto Park in Nashville is in need maintenance and repair, much of which is on hoid, leaving a once-vibrant playground in disarray. Jul 11 25July 11, 2025Article at nashvillebanner.com
Nashville Pride and Juneteenth Celebrations See Sponsorship Setbacks Amid DEI RollbacksNashville's Pride and Juneteenth events are adapting to shrinking budgets and changing sponsorship philosophies amid DEI initiatives. Jun 16 25June 16, 2025Article at nashvillebanner.com
Downtown Garage, Main Library Remain Closed as Investigators Search for Cause of FireAn overnight fire at the Nashville Public Library's parking garage caused a collapse and hotel evacuation. The library is temporarily closed as a result. Jun 11 25June 11, 2025Article at nashvillebanner.com
Rocking with Rankin: Murfreesboro business owner shares models, music and musingsThor Rankin, owner of Thor’s furniture on Medical Center parkway talks about his past and his experiences as a staple in the Murfreesboro business community for nearly 40 years. May 25 25May 25, 2025Article at MTSU Sidelines
Tennessee carries out first execution since 2020Oscar Smith, who was convicted of the 1989 murders of his estranged wife and her two teenage sons, was put to death by lethal injection Thursday morning, marking the return of Tennessee’s death penalty May 22 25May 22, 2025Article at Nashville Post
The New Carter Vintage Guitars, One Year Later And 300 Feet EastCarter Vintage Guitars, a Music City landmark, has settled into a routine after some big changes. Its founding owners sold the business to the North American Guitar company, who moved in 2024 to a larger space just across the street. May 05 25May 05, 2025Article at Roots Radio WMOT
ACLU says RCS book bans violate students’ and authors’ First Amendment rightsCivil rights organization files lawsuit on behalf of affected authors and local students. Apr 17 25April 17, 2025Article at MTSU Sidelines
Rutherford County School Board votes to remove 16 more books, ending months-long review processThe Rutherford County School Board voted Wednesday night to remove 16 books from school and classroom libraries, marking the last of the 160 titles sent to review in November. The following books will not return to library shelves: “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” by Jesse Andrews “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood “Lexicon” by... Apr 10 25April 10, 2025Article at MTSU Sidelines
Live from Bragg: MTSU’s Leland Gregory recalls days as ‘SNL’ writerAs the show celebrates its 50th season, the Media Arts instructor reflects on joining the show as a writer in season 25. Feb 15 25February 15, 2025Article at MTSU Sidelines
Rutherford County Blacksmiths Association stokes new interest in timeless craftToday’s blacksmiths practice yesterday’s artistry less than a mile from downtown Murfreesboro. Jan 19 25January 19, 2025Article at MTSU Sidelines
I went back to college at 42 and my daughter goes to the same schoolI always planned to finish my degree and went back to college at 42. My daughter goes to the same school, and it's only made us closer. Dec 10 24December 10, 2024Article at Business Insider
Mr. Dynamite: The Legacy of James Brown brings the funk to MTSU’s Center for Popular MusicA small crowd observes the work of Mr. Dynamite: The Legacy of James Brown’s student curators on Nov. 13, 2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek) He was talented. He was complicated. He was influential. But most memorably, James Brown was funky. Nov 21 24November 21, 2024Article at MTSU Sidelines
MTSU remembers Serenity BirdsongChirping birds swooped above the crowd of over a thousand that gathered to mourn the death of an MTSU student on Wednesday. Their songs served as a gentle reminder of the vigil’s purpose: to remember Serenity Birdsong’s name. Oct 31 24October 31, 2024Article at MTSU Sidelines
‘One door at a time’: Luis Mata’s young staffers push to flip a Tennessee House seatOn a hot Sunday morning, 44 days before the November election, Tennessee State House candidate Luis Mata gathered with volunteers and staff at a local park. Again. Oct 28 24October 28, 2024Article at MTSU Sidelines
Students uncover local history at Center for Historic Preservation cemetery workshopFriday morning, a small group of students assembled at Old City Cemetery in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The sun blazed bright above them while giant stumps hinted at the shade they could have been working under. Oct 17 24October 17, 2024Article at MTSU Sidelines
Rutherford County school board adds ‘Beloved’ and more to growing list of banned booksThe Rutherford County school board voted Thursday to remove six of seven questioned titles from school library shelves. These books, including a Pulitzer Prize winner, join 29 titles previously banned by Rutherford County Schools. Sep 20 24September 20, 2024Article at MTSU Sidelines
Advocates make connections and spread awareness in Bonnaroo’s Non-Profit VillageA safe place to sleep. A listening ear. A chance to live. Everyone needs these things, but some people struggle to find them. Many organizations want to help, and advocates populate the Non-Profit Village at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Jun 17 24June 17, 2024Article at MTSU Sidelines
Off to see the wizards: two costumed students captivate a crowdAt the end of a long spring semester at Middle Tennessee State University, students needed a distraction. Wednesday, that distraction came in a most unusual form of entertainment — a wizard duel. Apr 11 24April 11, 2024Article at MTSU Sidelines