Local Services

Honest, Reliable Auto Services

Tire World Professionals In Murfreesboro Handle Vehicular Repair And Wheel Needs Of Customers Throughout Middle Tennessee Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Jon Gregory Earning and developing customer relationships based on trust is the underpinning of Tire World, Inc., asserts owner and Murfreesboro native Jason Wrather. As one of the last family-owned, longstanding tire-based businesses in Rutherford County with a 40 year-plus reputation, the entity was started by Jason's father...

Arts + Culture

Murfreesboro Native Suffuses TV's American Idol

Jordan McCullough Rises With Musical Power And Grace In National Singing Competition Article by Julie Brown Patton "American Idol" fans adored a Murfreesboro-residing contestant who has loved watching the reality singing competition show since he was a kid: 27-year-old Jordan McCullough. Graced by being a Platinum Ticket Winner through a vote by his fellow contestants during the first-ever Ohana Round on the 24th season of the ABC show,   Jordan typically is a worship director at Zeal Church...

Arts + Culture

Taylor Hicks' American Idol 20-Year Reunion

Leader Of The 'Soul Patrol' Returns To TV's Stage To Perform With 2026 American Idol Contestants Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Angela Lynn Dugger One "American Idol" standout champion parlayed what he learned in Murfreesboro in his early 20s through Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Recording Industry program into a successful show business platform for the past two decades.  From Taylor Hicks' newly released single, "The Mirror," to his personally polished...

Arts + Culture

Championing Youth And Turf:

Two Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Men Support Community With Gusto Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Erskine "EC” Collins, youth development coordinator at Patterson Park Community Center   Being involved with kids and making a difference is not new to “EC." With more than 25 years of experience working with youth and social service agencies, he's found a perfect fit in his position at Patterson Park, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Watching...

Life + Culture

Empowering Veterans With Knowledge, Resources For Home Care Assistance

Amada Senior Care Professionals Are Proud To Be Caregiving Providers Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Jon Gregory Amada Senior Care Nashville local specialists say they're used to going beyond care services by also providing expert senior housing advisory services and financial counseling. "This is all part of our mission to enrich seniors’ lives and to help make care more affordable," says Kevin Fehr, CSA, president and CEO for the group in Murfreesboro. One of those extra...

Fitness

Pure Dream Meant Pure Barre

Studio Operator Brooke Trumbower Helps Members Lift, Tone, Burn Calories At Pure Barre Murfreesboro While Being Gentle To Body Joints Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Tatum Swoape Many women seek to build strength and endurance while improving balance and flexibility. One close-knit, community fitness program is designed to do just that. “Fitness has always been a big part of my life, and it was a dream of mine to own a PB studio," recalls Pure Barre Murfreesboro franchise owner...

Local Services

Leading Ladies Of Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation

Women Working In, Supporting And Committing To Local Parks And Public lands Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Mary Beth Nevills, Facility Coordinator at Cannonsburgh Village After working for a historic house museum for 17 years and with a degree in history and education, working at Cannonsburgh Village was an easy transition for Mary Beth and a perfect one for Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. Starting in 2021 as an assistant program coordinator...

Finance + Legal Services

'The Tri Star Advantage'

Murfreesboro CL Chats With Tri Star Title/Escrow Owner Sheri Morgan Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Kim Linville Tri Star Title & Escrow, LLC owner Sheri Morgan says she and her Murfreesboro-based team have delivered what's known as 'The Tri Star Advantage' for comprehensive escrow services, settlements and title insurance since 2005. The team's "worry-free closing process" spans title insurance; settlements guided by objective agents; as well as escrow services for which the...

Health + Wellness

Comfort-Focused, Wellness-Inspired Dental Care

Flourish Dental Wellness Team Transforms Patients Into Confident, Healthy Smiles Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Mario Charles Flourish Dental Care and Wellness founder and owner Rachelle Fleury-Williams, DDS, says she and her colleagues are dedicated to changing the way patients experience dentistry and to address any misconceptions concerning oral discomfort. "Our practice combines integrative, evidence-based dental care with a warm and calming environment. Whether you're...

Finance + Legal Services

Value-Driven, Expert Financial Management

Holloway Accounting Team Keeps Client Finances Up-To-Date And Accurate Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Madison McKay Photography As one of the leading certified public accountant firms in Rutherford County since 2016, the professional, all-female team at Holloway Accounting Services, LLC states they take pride in providing clients with top-quality accounting services. "We’re not your typical accountants, though; we focus on clients' daily, weekly and monthly financial tasks...