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History by the gallon: World's Largest Cedar Bucket is Murfreesboro's hidden gem
When people think of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, they might think of Middle Tennessee State University. Maybe they think of one of the Civil...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read


The hole truth: Murfreesboro's best donut shops
Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the home of Middle Tennessee State University, the World’s Largest Cedar Bucket, the geographic center of the...
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Apr 8, 20243 min read


Unbiased reporting: 5 keys to writing bias-free stories to keep the public informed
From the very first days of class, student journalists learn basic rules that can guide them throughout their careers. The intricacies of...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read


Allergy season survival tips
A few tips for surviving and thriving another pollen-filled spring in Tennessee.
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Mar 29, 20241 min read


How to haiku: translating the wonder of nature into words
Every year when winter fades, my mind turns to sunshine, flowers, and poetry. Many poets feel the same way – we tire of snowy evenings...
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Mar 18, 20242 min read


Is this billion dollar ballpark right for the Chicago White Sox?
Major League Baseball fans are eagerly counting down the weeks until opening day, and position players are joining pitchers and catchers...
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Feb 19, 20242 min read


"The end" is never the end: caught in Charlotte's Web
Let me draw the cover of my favorite book from memory: a girl in a scraggly ponytail tied with a limp red bow sits at a fence. Her arms...
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Feb 10, 20243 min read


Smyrna's Black Box Ice Cream Serves New Holiday Favorites.
Shauna Reynolds Dec. 2, 2023 When Black Box Ice Cream opened their Smyrna storefront in August, they quickly became a local favorite....
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Dec 3, 20232 min read


Finding God at Boro Pride
Shauna Reynolds Nov. 8, 2023 Boro Pride 2023 was a joyful celebration. Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee was the...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read


Wonder of the Wetlands
Oct. 7, 2023 Shauna Reynolds The greatest escape from Murfreesboro's chaos, stress, and traffic hides right in the middle of it all....
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Sep 27, 20231 min read


A Peaceful Place To Read And Learn
The LaVergne Public Library opened their 20,000 square foot facility on Murfreesboro Road in 2002. The library serves as the beating...
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Sep 20, 20231 min read


Late Summer Saturday at the Smyrna Depot Farmers Market
The Smyrna Depot Farmers Market takes place Saturday mornings from May through September in and around the historic Front Street train...
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Sep 18, 20231 min read
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