What was in the bill that reopened the government?

Olivia Summers, News editor • November 17, 2025

Hemp rollbacks, federal back pay and full-year funding: here are some of the contents of the bill that reopened the government.

From food banks to families: How the longest government shutdown is impacting Murfreesboro

Gary Davis, Reporter • November 6, 2025

Murfreesboro and MTSU locals react to freeze in SNAP payments.

Food resources in Rutherford County for those facing hunger

Bridget Cullen and Bailey Lowe • November 4, 2025

These local resources are available for those facing food shortages.

A government shutdown cut SNAP benefits. Here’s what that means for Rutherford County

Wren Bailey, Lead news reporter • November 3, 2025

SNAP benefits are halted because of a government shutdown.

Government shutdown: What does it mean for Middle Tennessee?

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief • January 11, 2019

Photo by Andrew Wigdor / MTSU Sidelines As the new year begins to pick up pace, the federal government remains in a partial shutdown as the standoff between Democrats and the president continues into...

Stones River National Battlefield limits services due to government shutdown

Sidelines • January 21, 2018

Photo and story by Bailey Wilson / Contributing Writer Stones River National Battlefield, which is a located on Old Nashville Highway in Murfreesboro, announced that it would be limiting its services...