Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Retired SRO Greg King, who served students for decades, died Sunday after a short illness, and the community is remembering his steady service.

Funeral visitation is set for Thursday, Apr. 16 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home with a chapel service on Friday, Apr. 17 at Coleman Cemetery.

Mammotion is offering up to $300 off its LUBA 3 AWD Robot Lawn Mower & a free garage cover with every purchase until Sunday, April 19.

The sale celebrates National Gardening Day by letting local homeowners upgrade their lawn care with an innovative, low-maintenance solution.

Painted Tree Boutiques announced Tuesday night that its Murfreesboro location is closing, leaving local vendors scrambling to retrieve their inventory by Apr.

24. Business owners worry the sudden shutdown will hurt their ability to sell goods.

The State Legislature passed a bill that lets public schools offer hunter education for credit to students in grades (9 to 12) as part of physical education, health, and safety curriculum.

The classes will start once Gov. Bill Lee signs the bill, allowing students to complete the TWRA certification requirement.

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications named Jeanne Smith the 2026 Telecommunicator of the Year on April 13, honoring her calm, empathetic handling of calls since she joined in October 2024, with 11 nominations from team members and supervisors during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 12 to 18.

Taxpayers may extend tax filing to Oct.

15 by filing IRS Form 4868, though payments are due today. Those in 23 counties including Rutherford hit by Winter Storm Fern qualify for a May 22 deadline and fee waivers on past return copies.

MTSU’s men’s and women’s tennis teams host the Conference USA tournament today through April 19 at the Outdoor Tennis Center (MTSU) and Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro; the men’s squad seeks to extend its winning streak while the women hope to boost their season.

MTSU sophomore Mustapha Bokpin and Zenade October are named Conference USA Track Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league office.

This recognition highlights their achievements on the track.

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.

Brooks Herring Band Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Hop Springs — $20.97 — Experience the dynamic country music of Brooks Herring, blending grit and vulnerability in an unforgettable live show.

Line Dance Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Step out for a boot-stompin' evening with live country music and line dancing instruction.