Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Around 6:00 p.m. Saturday (local time), Rutherford County Fire Rescue arrived at a burning home on Majesty Drive and rescued one person, with paramedics treating the victim before transport to the hospital.

The American Battlefield Trust received a $199,273.82 grant to acquire a 5.09+ acre tract near Stones River National Battlefield in Rutherford County as part of its effort to reconnect fragmented Civil War sites; the funds were awarded by the Tennessee Wars Commission for Fiscal Year 2025.

Three DAR chapters bring the American Revolution Experience to Linebaugh Library beginning Wednesday, June 3, where the exhibit runs through June 10.

An Opening Night Celebration at 5 p.m. features a guest speaker & interactive children’s programs that connect visitors with early American history.

UT and TSU Agricultural Extension Service launched a $300,000 seed funding initiative at Lane Agri-Park that supports six joint projects focusing on smart-farm technology, soil health monitoring & food innovation to boost local agriculture.

MTSU officials broke ground on Womack Commons on April 8 at a ceremony attended by students, faculty, and staff.

The $83 million project will feature 554 beds & 593 parking spots with a parking garage for residential students and is slated for completion in summer.

Murfreesboro City Schools named Kimberly Hix the new principal of Cason Lane Academy for the upcoming school year — a former student with 11 years of education experience.

State lawmakers are considering banning kratom after the death of Matthew Davenport spurred a proposal on April 9 (following committee recommendations and House clearance).

The bill would make possession a misdemeanor and sales a felony across the state.

MTSU professor Chandra Story, an AHA board member, urges the community to join the Rutherford County Heart Walk on Saturday, April 18 at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s Garrison location.

The family-friendly event will feature a 1- or 2-mile loop (flat terrain), CPR demos, and blood pressure screenings.

After starter Drew Horn is scratched due to injury, MTSU baseball will rely on Torbett and King + adjusting its rotation before a series against Louisiana Tech.

The Blue Raiders will take the field today at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park at 6 p.m. CDT.

Distribution & Operations Conference

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

Murfreesboro Football and Life Skills Camp

9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Rockvale High School Football Field — Registration required — Enhance athletic skills while gaining valuable life lessons in a supportive environment.

School of Rock 1st Anniversary Bash!

1-7 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free — Celebrate the talent of student bands at an exciting anniversary event.

Area 16 Special Olympic Games for High School and Adults

10 a.m. — Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium — Free admission — Come support local athletes as they showcase their skills in a series of exciting events.