For country singer-songwriter Kenna Elpers, the journey to national television began long before she stepped onto the stage of NBC’s The Voice. From her early performances in small-town Indiana to studying music business at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Elpers has spent much of her life building a career in country music. Now based […]
Vui’s Kitchen’s has closed its Murfreesboro location at 4310 Veterans Pkwy. after only seven months of operation. Its Franklin and Nashville locations remain open as of now. The space, located next to Waldo’s Chicken & Beer, will soon house Little Hats Italian Market, which offers a variety of delicious fine meats, cheeses, contemporary Italian products, […]
About a year after Alysha Clark’s father died, she was sitting on the couch with her youngest niece when an ordinary conversation took an unexpected turn. Her niece asked, “Auntie, Paw Paw’s in the sky, right?” “It shook me to my core because I realized she was still trying to process where her grandpa was […]
Along with pumpkin spice lattes, spooky season and sweater weather, fall leaves are another favorite part of autumn for many. From scenic drives to peaceful walks outdoors, the changing leaves bring beautiful shades of red, orange and gold to the landscape. But have you ever wondered what causes this colorful transformation? During spring and summer, […]
An orange Dodge Challenger carrying the Carpe Artista logo appeared on national television with actor and musician John Schneider behind the wheel [pictured, top], taking the mission of a Smyrna nonprofit to viewers across the country. Carpe Artista is featured in The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition, a reality series airing on The CW. […]
By Bracken, Bracken Jr. and Sarah Mayo Aerial Photography By Jared Ambrose / Ambrose Signature Visuals Additional Photography by Bracken Mayo ___ I’m no deceiver, I’ll make you a believer, I’m here to tell y’all ’bout the Beaver Fever! Beaver Nugs and beaver hugs, It’s the #1 pit stop for the beaver-loving thugs. In 1982 […]
Leapin’ lizards! The heartwarming classic musical Annie plays in November at Springhouse Theatre Company. This musical, written by Thomas Meehan (book), Charles Strouse (music), and Martin Charnin (lyrics), and based on the comic strip by Harold Gray, has become one of the most beloved shows in musical theatre. A winner of seven Tony awards, Annie […]
If you’re looking for the kind of independent place with a local feel—where you can get a quick lunch of catfish or meatloaf, where the sides are seasoned like somebody’s grandmother is in the kitchen, the cornbread is ready to go and the pie comes topped with a mountain of meringue—Murfreesboro’s Sylvan Park Restaurant is […]
