

MTSU Students Present Annual Dance Gala
Middle Tennessee State University’s Dance Program is presenting their annual student dance gala from March 20 to March 21 at Tucker Theater.
The dance gala is completely student-produced, choreographed, and designed. This is a time where dancers can let their creativity shine and bring their choreographic knowledge to the stage.

Emma Pickett
Mar 42 min read


Clue: On Stage A 1985 Classic
Middle Tennessee State University’s theater department is performing Clue Feb. 26 to March 1 at Tucker Theater.
The stage adaptation is based on the iconic 1985 movie directed by Jonathan Lynn. This film became a comedy classic and is still performed and watched to this day.
Make sure to stop by Tucker Theater and try to figure out who did it, where, and with what?

Emma Pickett
Feb 182 min read


MTSU Transports Students to a Night in Africa
In celebration of black history month, the African student organization held their yearly
fashion show entitled A Night in Africa.
Students, faculty and families gathered in the Student Union Ballroom on February 13th to
take a journey through time and black history with the help of fashion, production, and
visuals.
What this club stands for is what was reflected in the show and as an audience member
you could see the joy, passion and inclusion.
People of different genders,

Emma Pickett
Feb 162 min read


Alex Eastman Interview
One Canadian man is navigating his way through a new country, and a new sound.
Alex Eastman moved to Murfreesboro, TN from Winnipeg, Canada to attend college at Middle Tennessee State University, where he majors in commercial songwriting. Eastman has been writing songs since he was a child and has been on a long musical journey trying different styles.

middletennesseenews
Apr 28, 20251 min read
Billboard Updates Chart Rules to Combat Shady Sales Tactics
When it comes to music charts, Billboard is king. Billboard is also no stranger to constantly evolving alongside the ever-changing music industry in order to keep the charts as fair as possible. From the era of going to record stores to buy vinyl and CDs to the streaming era of the modern age, Billboard has to take changes in the industry into consideration. The chart giant announced that changes would be implemented throughout 2025 in order to stop chart manipulation.

middletennesseenews
Apr 9, 20254 min read
KAY-T releases new single
Written by Trey Godsey A young lady from Memphis has made quite an impact in the Murfreesboro area with her sultry vocals and touching...

middletennesseenews
Mar 25, 20251 min read
Bhad Bhabie VS Alabama Barker: Why Are They Beefing?
2024 was dominated by rap feuds and 2025 is starting off in the same way. Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar set the world ablaze with fiery disses that topped the charts in 2024. Three months into 2025, and the ladies are taking charge again with Bhad Bhabie and Alabama Barker’s intense feud taking over social media. Between the tweets, crass Instagram rants, and dropping diss tracks on one another, it can be hard to keep up. Leaving most people wond

middletennesseenews
Mar 1, 20256 min read


America’s Music City is About ALL Music...Not Just Country
For a rising country star, the city of Nashville is what money is to a Fortune 500 company--
essential. But, what about artists who do not want to pursue country music? Is there a spot for them in “Music City”?

middletennesseenews
Feb 19, 20252 min read


MTSU is Back at the Grammys
By MTN Reporter: Cam Harris MTSU students will be celebrating 8 alumni at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. President McPhee says “We are...

middletennesseenews
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Music City Chorus
By MTN Reporter: Drake Pugh Nashville's Championship Barbershop Chorus has a Christmas concert coming up. MTN Reporter Drake Pugh met...

middletennesseenews
Nov 15, 20231 min read
