banned books
COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss Looks at Banned Books and the Freedom to Read
Jul 01, 2026 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News
COMMENTARY: As Independence Day weekend approaches, MTSU journalism professor Dr. Larry Burriss is taking a closer look at freedom of thought, public debate, and the continuin.... Read More
Rutherford County Website Offers Access to Challenged and Restricted Library Books
May 05, 2026 at 08:26 pm by WGNS
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Murfreesboro-based website is offering residents a way to request delivery of books that organizers say have been banned, challenged, restricted.... Read More
More Banned Books Proposed Across the U.S. at Local Libraries and a New Digital Card Catalog in Rutherford County Library Branches
Jun 26, 2023 at 07:05 am by WGNS News
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Last year, the American Library Association reported the largest number of attempts to ban books in community libraries across the country… That.... Read More
Banning Certain Books in Libraries like Linebaugh in Murfreesboro, the Smyrna Public Library and More
Oct 18, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS News
(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) 2021 Proved to be a tough year for libraries in places like Murfreesboro and Smyrna for multiple reasons. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County.... Read More