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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Climber Alex Chiu falls to his death at Denali National Park

1 day ago | dnj.com | Melina Khan

A Seattle man who was ascending a climbing route at Denali National Park in Alaska fell 3,000 feet to his death on June 2, the National Park Service said. Alex Chiu, 41, was climbing along the West Buttress route with two others when he fell from Squirrel Point towards the Peters Glacier icecap. His body was recovered two days later, NPS said in a news release on June 4.
From Megan Moroney to Gavin Adcock — 5 free CMA Fest performances you can't miss Thursday

1 day ago | dnj.com | Audrey Gibbs

From June 5 to 8, hundreds of artists will flock to downtown Nashville to perform as a part of 2025's CMA Fest. Now in its 52nd year, the event has drawn nearly one million concertgoers to Nashville over the past decade. Throughout the day, country artists will perform on five outdoor stages downtown, and no ticket is required for entry. The concerts are free to attend, featuring both country music greats and emerging stars.
Meet the winners of the 2025 Middle Tennessee High School Sports Awards presented by Ponce Law

2 days ago | dnj.com | George Robinson

The Tennessean's Middle Tennessee High School Sports Awards, Presented by Ponce Law, wrapped up June 4 at Music City Center in Nashville, highlighting the best athletes in the area. Thirty-one athletes from the Nashville area were honored with player of the year awards.
Former champion Carter Stroup is Schooldays Golf Tournament low qualifier

2 days ago | dnj.com | Mike Organ

With three former champions in the field it came as no surprise that one, Carter Stroup, was the low qualifier in the 101st Tennessean/Metro Parks Schooldays Golf Tournament on the Sneds Tour on June 4. In 2021 Stroup became the first 14-year-old since 2006 to win the tournament for ages 12-18 at McCabe Course.
All the memes A to Zebra: How a missing animal in Tennessee inspired cakes, songs, more

2 days ago | dnj.com | Craig Shoup

There's an old phrase popularized by Dr. Theodore Woodward from the University of Maryland in the 1940s that says, "if you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras."In Rutherford County, the sound of hoofbeats could actually be an escaped zebra that has been on the loose since May 31, one day after a county resident took the animal home as a pet.
Ford recall could force over 1 million drivers to use this safety technique

2 days ago | dnj.com | Charles Singh

The Blue Oval's software issue hints at larger problem for automakers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued notices for over 1 million vehicles under the Ford Motor Company umbrella including Ford and Lincoln nameplates. The huge Ford recall is due to a major software issue that extends to several best-selling models including the 2021-2024 Ford F-150, 2021-2024 Ford Bronco, and more. This software issue raises a major question for American drivers.
NCAA and Department of Justice push back against Zakai Zeigler's eligibility lawsuit

2 days ago | dnj.com | Tyler Whetstone

Tennessee basketball star Zakai Zeigler’s lawsuit against the NCAA has drawn an unlikely and formidable double team. Zeigler filed a federal lawsuit in May arguing the NCAA should allow all student athletes a fifth year of eligibility, not just those who took a redshirt season when they didn't play. The NCAA filed a response to Zeigler’s suit June 2, arguing, in essence, Zeigler can’t have his cake and eat it, too.
These hits by Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey and Chris Stapleton are among the Opry's 100 greatest songs. See the list.

2 days ago | dnj.com | Marcus K. Dowling

To celebrate, they're revealing a list its fans compiled of the 100 greatest country songs. Eventually, you, the Tennessean readers and the world will choose the No. 1 country song released during the Opry's hundred-year history.
Bridgestone Americas to cut 658 Middle Tennessee jobs as plant closes

2 days ago | dnj.com | Molly Davis

A total of 658 Rutherford County workers will lose their jobs beginning July 31 due to the closure of the Bridgestone Americas La Vergne tire manufacturing plant, according to a WARN notice filed by the company May 30. Bridgestone announced in January that it would cease operations at the tire plant this summer and said the decision was part of a larger optimization plan for the company.
Explore the Tennessee outdoors this summer with these adventure-ready trucks

2 days ago | dnj.com | Charles Singh

Pickup trucks are great vehicles for outdoor adventures. These truck models have strong value propositions for Tennesseans who love the outdoors. Pickup trucks are great vehicles for outdoor exploration and activities. Plenty of truck models are designed to be capable and reliable. That said, some models are significantly more capable than others. Factors such as ground clearance, suspensions, tires, and more play roles in a truck model's ability to conquer tricky terrain.