In this episode of our morning show, we sit down with Harold “Rocky” Jones, a candidate running for U.S. Congress in Tennessee’s 4th District. Rocky shares his background as a 24-year U.S. Air Force veteran, former senior emergency planner for the Strategic National Stockpile, and a longtime volunteer firefighter.

We dive into a wide range of topics including:

– His “Tennessee First” platform
– Federal spending and the national debt
– Government budgeting and oversight
– Reducing waste and streamlining federal agencies
– Protecting farmland and addressing farm loss
– Congressional accountability and transparency
– Rural healthcare challenges in Tennessee
– Supporting seniors and lowering healthcare costs
– Infrastructure issues, including roads and bridges across the district

Rocky also discusses his perspective on how Congress operates, the challenges with continuing resolutions, and what changes he believes are needed to better serve constituents across Tennessee’s 4th District.

If you live in Rutherford County or anywhere across District 4, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

For more information, visit: https://votejonesforcongress.com/

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In this episode, we sit down with Rutherford County School Board Vice Chair Frances Rosales to discuss her re-election campaign, her background, and the major issues impacting local schools and families.

We start by getting to know Frances, including her experience as a parent of four and her time spent substitute teaching in Murfreesboro City Schools. She shares what it is really like inside today’s classrooms and how that perspective has shaped her leadership.

The conversation then dives into several key topics, including:

– Voter turnout and the importance of local elections
– Clarifying the recent library book controversy and how decisions are made
– School overcrowding and the challenges of rapid population growth in Rutherford County
– The process of building new schools and managing taxpayer dollars responsibly
– Teacher support, classroom behavior challenges, and new intervention programs
– Academic success in the district and what is driving student achievement

Frances also shares insight into the realities teachers face daily and what steps are being taken to better support both educators and students moving forward.

If you live in Rutherford County or want to better understand how local education decisions are made, this is a must-watch conversation.

Have questions or thoughts? Drop them in the comments and we may feature them in a future discussion.

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Good morning and welcome back to the John and Jen Show. In today’s episode, we cover everything from getting older and allergy struggles to some major local updates and upcoming events around Murfreesboro and Smyrna.

We kick things off with some laughs about birthdays, getting carded, and the realities of aging before diving into a conversation about AI, social media, and how it’s starting to impact everything from advertising to the bridal industry.

From there, we get into some big local news including the massive Sewart’s Landing development in Smyrna, a major new student housing project at MTSU, and a new freestanding ER coming to the Las Cassas area. These are huge projects that will shape the future of our community.

We also highlight an exciting new service at Burrow Holistic Health involving DNA gene mapping, which provides detailed insights into your health, diet, and overall wellness.

Plus, we break down a packed lineup of local events happening this week, including:

A charity comedy night featuring Josh Pray benefiting Unstoppable Women
Exotic Pet and Reptile Expo
Murfreesboro Baseball and Softball opening day
Parks volunteer cleanup day
Local plant sale
Taste of Chicago food event
Sunset paddle boarding experience
Sloan’s Bike Night

There is something for everyone this week, and we appreciate you tuning in to stay connected with everything happening in the community.

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It’s our Easter edition of the Thursday Morning Show, and we’ve got a packed episode full of laughs, local updates, and things happening around Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee.

We kick things off with some fun (and questionable) Easter bunny ears, share a hilarious hospital story, and debate the ultimate household question… how cold should your house really be?

We also give a big thank you to Middle Tennessee Electric for sponsoring the show and keeping our community powered.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Our wedding plans at Steel Magnolia Barn and the fun we had filming our save the date video with Highland cows
• Behind the scenes stories with Diva and Lucky, including a very protective mama cow
• Our April Fools prank involving Big Blue and a Volkswagen Beetle
• A look back at Cumberland Caverns and why it’s a must-visit experience
• New local business spotlight on Bibles and Coffee coming to downtown Murfreesboro
• LiveWell Family Medicine and the Stemwave treatment experience
• Updates on the old State Farm building and what could be coming next
• Easter services at Experience Church

Plus, we cover some great upcoming local events:
• Cars and Coffee at the Nashville Superspeedway
• Easter Egg Extravaganza at Four Sisters Antiques
• Good Friday Bike Night at Bumpus Harley-Davidson
• Easter celebration at Stones River Town Center
• Our upcoming Bible Babes and Bible Bros interest meeting

If you’re looking for things to do this Easter weekend or just want to stay in the loop with what’s happening around Murfreesboro, this episode has you covered.

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