Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Cavender’s Boot City opens its 12,000 sqft store at 1979 Old Fort Pkwy on Friday, Feb.

20, offering Western wear and personalized boot services. The store is open (Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.).

A&M Mechanical Services is offering HVAC retrofits to help commercial buildings in Middle Tennessee cut energy bills and improve performance.

With over 20 years of experience, the firm invites businesses in Nashville, Hermitage, Brentwood, and Franklin (areas served) to schedule an energy assessment.

Murfreesboro native Jordan McCullough secured a golden ticket on American Idol Monday night and will compete in the Hollywood round.

The 27-year-old, an Oakland High School graduate and Zeal Church worship leader, impressed judges Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie & Carrie Underwood with his performance of 'The Goodness of God.'

Central Magnet Principal John Ash said the downtown school serving high achievers in grades 6 to 12 is thriving + he noted ongoing improvements in academic support for students.

Murfreesboro blocked BFI Waste System’s plan for a 70-foot vertical expansion at Middle Point Landfill on Feb.

10 by obtaining a court order that halted TDEC from processing the application+BFI must now submit a local review application with a public hearing on odor concerns.

Former DA Bill Whitesell, who served for nearly 34-year and co-founded the Child Advocacy Center to help local youth, improved the justice system by prioritizing victims.

He is now focused on securing a permanent building for the CAC as it operates from a cramped 1,600 sqft facility.

Cracker Barrel now offers its spring 2026 menu with returning favorites like Ham Dinner and new dishes such as Farmhouse Scramble & Smoky Southern Salmon.

The limited-time menu is available at local Cracker Barrel locations with a Meals for Two deal valid until May 3.

MTSU Blue Raiders have announced a promotional schedule set to start tomorrow at Reese Smith Jr. Field with a three-game home set featuring dollar day tickets, game night trivia and Salute Sundays for service members — Little League day in March will offer free admission for kids in jerseys.

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Rockvale boys beat Blackman by a score of 55 to 49 while the Blackman girls won 73 to 46 against Rockvale.

Key players in both games scored over 20 points and the Blackman boys saw their 16 game winning streak end.

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.

SPARK! M is for Moon

9-11 AM — Discovery Center at Murfree Spring — Admission required — Kids explore lunar landscapes with hands-on activities and a journey through an inflatable planetarium.

Special Kids Race

7-11 a.m. — Murfreesboro Medical Clinic — Entry fee varies — Participate in a 5 km and various fun runs supporting Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center.