Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Two statewide studies report that Murfreesboro faces rising traffic safety risks—pedestrian and cyclist fatalities have surged while busy corridors echo similar trends.

Local leaders are discussing plans to improve road design, lighting, and speed management to better protect daily commuters.

The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring at 502 SE Broad Street—born in the 1980s—welcomes over 130,000 visitors each year and now features Storyland for ages 0–8 until May 3.

It will host March into the Arts on March 21 and an adults’ Night at the Museum event on March 7.

On Feb. 26 at the John Bragg building, photographer Ian Edward White spoke with students about his photos of rural Southern life—his gallery showcased 11 images that capture his unique view.

Siegel High School senior Tehani Huntsman earned two Honorable Mentions at the MTSU True Blue Core Writing Awards (selected from nominations across general education courses) and her pieces will appear in the General Education Magazine; she will be recognized at the MTSU English Department Awards Ceremony in April.

Wildland firefighters carried out 40-acre controlled burns at Fortress Rosecrans and Redoubt Brannan at Stones River Battlefield on Saturday, Feb.

28. Parts of the park temporarily closed while crews worked to preserve native grasses and historic earthen fortifications.

MTSU men's basketball rallied on senior day to win in overtime at the Murphy Center on Feb.

28. The team came back from a double digit deficit as Torey Alston's key dunk clinched their spot in the CUSA tournament.

Former Hume-Fogg student Michael Nwoye won the Mid-South Conference Freshman of the Year award on Friday — he averaged 12.4 points and led the league in blocked shots in 27 starts at Cumberland University.

On Friday night, the MTSU men's tennis team beat No. 19 Princeton 7-0 at the Adams Tennis Complex to earn its 10th consecutive home win and first ranked victory since 2023; the team hosts Alabama State and Austin Peay (12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.) today.

Middle Tennessee's women snapped a two-game conference losing streak by beating Delaware 67-53 on Saturday night — freshman Macie Phifer scored 22 points and Blair Baugus earned a double-double.

The Blue Raiders will host FIU on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

PCA’s girls and boys basketball teams both advanced to the Division II state Final Four after home wins; the boys defeated Lakeview 71+38 Saturday while the girls beat Grace Christian 46+35 Friday.

They will compete in Clarksville on March 4 to 5.

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.

Da Sunday Open Jam

2:30-6:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Experience the local talent at the Blues Jam with Da Jam Band featuring awesome musicians.

Mastering Situational Awareness Workshop

6-8 p.m. — The Outpost Armory — Free entry — Enhance personal safety skills and gain insights into legal responsibilities in a community-focused setting.

Riverdale Middle School Relays

5:00 p.m. — Riverdale High School — $65 entry fee per school — Compete in exciting middle school relays and field events.