Murfreesboro TN

Spring in Tennessee brings open windows, blooming dogwoods, and the kind of blue-sky days that practically beg for a road trip. When the countryside starts to glow again, there’s no better excuse to hop in the car and follow the scent of fresh coffee and sizzling bacon drifting through a small-town main street.

On this day (February 17) in 1965, “Tennessee Waltz” became the fourth official state song of Tennessee. Many artists have recorded the song over the years. However, the most successful version came in 1950 when Patti Page released it as “The Tennessee Waltz.” Her rendition sold more than two million copies and was a...

Tennessee used to feel like the South’s golden ticket—no state income tax, booming cities, and a lower cost of living than its neighbors. For years, locals watched people pour in and thought, “I get it.” In 2026, though, more lifelong Tennesseans are quietly admitting the tradeoffs are stacking up.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tennessee wakes up to a mild, gray February morning, and the air already feels more like April than winter. A brisk south breeze pushes temperatures into the upper 60s today, and that warmth will build fast...

Mark Janbakhsh, 51, of Brentwood, Tennessee, was sentenced last year to 42 months in federal prison on multiple federal fraud charges, including Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, Making False Statements to a Bank, Bankruptcy Fraud, and Making False Statements Under Oath, announced United States Attorney...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Lascassas man is accused of attempting to assault first responders following a blaze in Rutherford County, officials said. According to Rutherford County Fire Rescue, crews were sent to the 6300 block of Lofton Road just before 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, to respond to a fire.

Several juveniles, including a 10-year-old, have been arrested after leading officers on a multi-agency pursuit involving stolen vehicles, officials said.

February 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // Murfreesboro, TN – MilkShake Factory is officially entering a new state with the opening of its first Tennessee location in Murfreesboro. The new store officially opens on Saturday, February 28. The Murfreesboro debut marks an exciting milestone for the family-founded brand as...

An undercover operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of a man accused of engaging in human trafficking.

In addition to building businesses focusing on auto repair and mentorship, Stokes hosted the Saturday morning radio show Fixin' Cars with Aaron Stokes on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN.