Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro will gain Veterans Park — set to open by early 2027 — along Veterans Parkway on the westside as recreation official Nate Williams confirmed the project is underway.

Murfreesboro Police Officer Samuel Lopez earned the Officer of the Year Award from VFW Post 4575 Smith & Rogers & Reeves after showing care for an injured dog during a 16-hour shift in Sept.

2025. He received the honor on Monday at the Hero’s Den on Northwest Broad Street.

Ascend Federal Credit Union donated $55K and over 13K food items to Second Harvest Food Bank to help neighbors access nutritious food this holiday season.

Employees contributed over 9,000 nonperishable items + the donation funds 15 Mobile Markets serving several counties.

Officer Nicholson received the Jerry Anderson Hero Award for his swift life-saving rescue on Dec.

23 at the I-24 overpass when he pulled a woman from danger and credited his Crisis Intervention Training. He was honored during the MLK Breakfast at Middle Tennessee State University, officials said.

Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro remained on a precautionary hold Wednesday after local police and school officials responded to a call reporting a threat that later proved unfounded.

Health Department data show the lowest food health scores for Rutherford County from Jan.

14-21, with U+I on Lascassas Pike in Murfreesboro inspected on Jan. 15 and Sabor Latino Restaurante in Smyrna inspected on Jan. 20. Inspection reports are posted at county health offices.

The Rutherford County health department released inspection scores from Jan.

14-21 for local food service and school establishments in the area & residents are reminded that these reports must be posted for public view. Call the hotline if any food safety issues are spotted.

Middle Tennessee men’s tennis beat Harvard 6-1 at the Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro, marking their first win against the Crimson since 2003.

Senior duo Karim Al-Amin and Ondrej Horak led the team to a 3-0 start and they will host UAB on Jan. 23.

MTSU women's basketball game against Liberty will be played on Friday, Jan.

23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Murphy Center + it was rescheduled from Saturday due to an impending winter storm expected to drop up to 15 inches of snow.

MTSU women’s head basketball coach Rick Insell is one win away from 500 career wins; his Lady Raiders will face the University of Delaware today at the Murphy Center as he seeks to reach the milestone.

Siegel senior bowler Westyn Griffin won the Division I boys state bowling championship on Wednesday at Smyrna Bowling Center — defeating Science Hill’s Peyton Abel among 48 competitors.

Walking the Line and Gold Dust Woman Tribute Experience

7 p.m. — Hop Springs — Cost Info Not Provided — Celebrate the music of Johnny Cash and Stevie Nicks with heartfelt tributes in a night of legendary tunes.

Line Dance Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free — Boot-stompin' good times with instruction and live music from The Rockin' Country Band.

Revolution and Jill FM Concert

7-10 p.m. — Hop Springs — All ages welcome — Enjoy the best rock songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and more.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen

8:45-9:45 p.m. — Williamson Family Farm — Get your tickets now — Enjoy a mesmerizing candlelight tribute to Queen's greatest hits performed by a talented string quartet.

Galentine's Day Celebration

6-8:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — All ages welcome — Celebrate friendship with drinks, treats, and good vibes at this joyful gathering.

Raw Curious Seminar

6-7 p.m. — Licker & Whine Pet Market — Free entry — Discover the essentials of raw feeding for pets presented by OC Raw.