Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are offering families free Easter Bunny photos and a bonus Bass Easter Egg at retail locations today and through March 22 — extra sessions run from March 28 — April 5.

Families should reserve online to receive a free 4×6 studio-quality print, with additional packages available for purchase.

Murfreesboro’s Jazz Fest 2026 will take place May 1 and 2 at the Fountains at Gateway, featuring student musicians, collegiate jazz bands, and interactive learning labs for families.

The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring hosts March into the Arts today at 10 a.m. with art activities, live performances, and a musical instrument petting zoo provided by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (free event supported by the Tennessee Arts Commission and Nissan Foundation).

MTSU associate professor Samuel Haruna will receive the John Pleas Faculty Award at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Mar.

31, in the Tennessee Room of the James Union Building — a free event open to the public that honors his work in soil science.

Rutherford County Schools is hosting a transition fair today from 9 to 11 a.m. at the RCS North Rutherford Teacher Center (302 Walnut Street in Smyrna) to help families of students with disabilities explore post-graduation opportunities with local agencies and employers.

The Middle Tennessee State University Alumni Association will host its 10-day Spring Showcase from April 9-18, featuring a Nashville Zoo Family Day, theatrical performances, a cooking class, athletic events & more.

The event will reconnect alumni with campus energy and offer over 50 engaging activities in various local venues.

Middle Tennessee Electric is preparing for storm season by managing trees near power lines and keeping crews on standby to restore power quickly.

After receiving 1,800 outage reports during the March 15 storm, the cooperative is sharing safety tips & alerts to help members stay safe and plan ahead.

Library director Luanne James will not relocate 132 children’s books after the board ordered the move on March 16 — she says it violates constitutional rights.

The board will meet next on April 20 at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse.

Riverdale High School hired former Hillsboro assistant Mark Brown as its new boys basketball coach on March 20.

The 32-year-old — replacing Michael Voss — aims to boost team performance and support student-athletes in class and on the court.

Teams in the TSSAA basketball tournament battled through intense quarterfinal and semifinal matches at MTSU’s Murphy Center yesterday—highlighting strong plays from Bartlett, Bearden, and other local contenders.

MTSU club hockey president Zach Giblin had shoulder surgery on Oct.

3, 2025 and now leads the Blue Raiders from behind the scenes—organizing events like the Bridgestone Arena game that drew 1,251 fans while the team readies for its national tournament run.

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.