Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Riverdale High School is set to host its Brave the Shave event on Friday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the school gym at 802 Warrior Drive to raise funds for childhood cancer research; students + community members will participate in shaving and cutting hair as a long-standing charity tradition.

Smoke filled part of Mitchell-Nelson Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon after an HVAC unit malfunctioned, prompting the evacuation of students, teachers, and staff; firefighters responded just after 2 p.m. to shut off the faulty unit.

After last month's winter storm, many may see higher NES bills due to extra heating and cold spikes in January, an MTSU professor said (check your daily usage details).

NES offers payment extensions for customers needing bill help.

Middle Tennessee State University will host a career fair for students and alumni Tuesday, Feb.

24 at the Student Union Ballroom (1-3 p.m.). More than two dozen recruiters from hospitality and leisure companies will attend.

MTSU theatre students earned multiple awards and finalist honors at the 2026 American College Theatre Festival Region IV held earlier this month at the local university campus.

Their achievements highlight the thriving talent in our community.

Severe storms are forecast for today late afternoon into early night in parts of Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky as high temperatures reach the upper 60s to 70s.

Residents are advised to monitor local alerts for updated safety information.

Senior guard Josh Whitt hit a game-winning buzzer-beater and surpassed 2,500 career points during Saturday's District Championship at Lancaster Christian Academy in Smyrna.

He earned All-District honors and led the Knights to a 19–3 season.

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.

U.S. Open Cup: Tennessee Tempo FC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

7-9 p.m. — Richard Siegel Soccer Complex — Check for ticket info — Witness local soccer rivalries unfold in a thrilling cup match.

Line Dance Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Enjoy boot-stompin' fun with live country music and line dance instruction.