The Daily News Journal

The Daily News Journal, often called DNJ, is a newspaper that caters to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and the surrounding areas in Rutherford County. Based in Murfreesboro, it is the main local newspaper, competing with The Murfreesboro Post and a few other local publications. However, it does not compete with The Tennessean from Nashville, since both newspapers are owned by Gannett Company.

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How high were U.S. tariffs against China before President Trump?

1 day ago | dnj.com | Jordan Green

Over the weekend, the Trump Administration announced it had reached a trade agreement with China after two days of negotiations. The White House announced a trade deal in a May 11 statement but did not disclose details. The agreement came after President Donald Trump announced 145% tariffs on Chinese imports and China responded with 125% retaliatory tariffs. The conflict virtually halted $600 billion in annual trade between the two countries.
What Rick Barnes said about hiring Steve McClain to Tennessee basketball staff

1 day ago | dnj.com | Mike Wilson

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes said it was a no-brainer to hire Steve McClain as his new assistant coach because of his extensive experience. "Steve is a veteran coach who has accomplished so much over four-plus decades. It was an easy decision to seize the chance to hire him here at Tennessee and we're happy to have him," Barnes said in a school release May 13. "His experience, coaching acumen and care for his players will be invaluable.
Updating Tennessee in college baseball polls following Vanderbilt series loss

2 days ago | dnj.com | Mike Wilson

Tennessee baseball slid again in the latest polls. The Vols are ranked No. 14 in the USA TODAY coaches poll after losing a series to Vanderbilt at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. UT was ranked No. 1 in the nation for six weeks this season, but has been on a skid since. It has lost four straight series and five of its past six.
Tennessee baseball unravels in 10-6 loss to Vanderbilt to even series

4 days ago | dnj.com | Mike Wilson

Austin Breedlove had yet to throw a pitch when his appearance went awry. The Tennessee baseball pitcher bounced a pickoff throw off Jonathan Vastine's helmet at first base and it ricocheted into the dugout to usher in a game-changing mess. Four Tennessee pitchers allowed four runs on three hits with two errors in a sixth-inning scene in a series-tying 10-6 loss to Vanderbilt on May 10 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Liam Doyle, Hunter Ensley power Tennessee baseball to 3-2 win vs Vanderbilt

5 days ago | dnj.com | Mike Wilson

Liam Doyle made a mistake. The Tennessee baseball pitcher hung a breaking ball on against Vanderbilt and Colin Barczi hammered it. Hunter Ensley ran ready to save the day, tracking the ball to the 390-foot sign in center field and making a leaping catch to rob the Commodores of at least one run. Doyle pointed to Ensley, who threw the ball in for an inning-ending double play in the seventh inning of a terrific Tennessee win.
Vanderbilt baseball vs Tennessee score today: Live updates, game highlights, how to watch

5 days ago | dnj.com | Aria Gerson

KNOXVILLE — Vanderbilt baseball will take on rival Tennessee in a high-stakes SEC series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium this weekend. The Commodores (34-15, 14-10 SEC) are tied with the Vols (38-11, 14-10) in the SEC standings entering the series, the first time the two teams have been tied when they faced off since 2021. Both teams are in contention to host an NCAA tournament regional. Vanderbilt won its most recent series against Alabama at Hawkins Field but dropped a midweek matchup at Louisville.
New York Yankees at A's odds, picks and predictions

5 days ago | dnj.com | Corey Scott

The New York Yankees (21-16) and the A's (20-18) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. A's odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Yankees won 5-2 last yearThe Yankees are coming off a 2-1 series win vs.
See the full list of Clarksville area qualifiers for 2025 TSSAA track and field state championships

6 days ago | dnj.com | Jacob Shames

Nineteen Clarksville area athletes — 13 girls and six boys — qualified for the TSSAA state track and field championships through top-four finishes at the Class AAA Section 3 meet, which took place May 7-8 at Ravenwood High School. The Class AAA state meet will take place on May 22 at Dean Hayes Stadium on the campus of Middle Tennessee State as part of Spring Fling. The Class A and AA meets are scheduled for May 20, and the Division II-A and II-AA meets for May 21.
What is Alan Jackson's health condition? Country star says Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease has 'been affecting me for years'

6 days ago | dnj.com | Diana Leyva |Joyce Orlando

Amid his ongoing battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Alan Jackson is taking the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8. Jackson was diagnosed with the disease in 2011, which has affected his ability to balance and move on stage. Alan Jackson is expected to take the stage for a special performance at the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8. The legendary country singer is joining several other country icons at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
What channel is Tennessee softball vs Arkansas on today? Time, TV schedule to watch SEC Tournament game

6 days ago | dnj.com | Nick Gray

Tennessee softball opens its SEC Softball Tournament run with a quarterfinal game against 5-seed Arkansas on May 8 in Athens, Georgia. The Lady Vols (40-13, 15-9 SEC) is looking to lock up a top-8 national seed in the NCAA Tournament, and a win against the Razorbacks can only help that case. Arkansas (39-11, 14-10) advanced with the second round victory over Georgia to face Tennessee.