Good morning, Murfreesboro.

MTSU President Sidney A.

McPhee announced he will step down in December after 25 years at the helm & remain as a tenured faculty member while the Board of Trustees seeks his successor by Jan. 1.

Speaker Tatiana Silvas opposed the Rutherford County Library System Board's March 16 decision to move 132 books to adult sections+ she stated the plan amounts to book banning.

The TSSAA Division I boys basketball state tournament is underway today at MTSU’s Murphy Center in Murfreesboro—games will run through March 21 and can be viewed on local TV channels and via live stream on the NFHS Network.

No. 2 seeded Blue Raiders (MTSU) open pool play today in the ACHA Division III national tournament in St. Louis with a 5 p.m. (CDT) game against Saint Vincent; the team will face Northwood on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. and Grand Valley State on Friday at 8 p.m.

The Tennessee Titans will host seven youth football camps across the state this May and June for children 7-14, including a special girls flag football camp on June 18 at Green Hill High School in Mt. Juliet and one at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro on June 9.

ESPN analyst Jay Bilas on March 17 predicted Tennessee basketball will secure a fourth straight Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament, forecasting wins from opening rounds to a March 20 contest in Philadelphia.

He cited strong rebounding and a healthy Nate Ament as key strengths.

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.

April Fool's Day Painting Event

2-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Paid reservation required — Create a whimsical hot dog painting in a fun, family-friendly environment.

Line Dance Night

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Enjoy boot-stompin' good times with live music and line dance instruction.

Distribution & Operations Conference

All day — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Cost not provided — Engage with industry experts and explore distribution operations strategies.