Good morning, Murfreesboro.

The Friday Night Market returns to Patterson Park Community Center starting May 1 and runs each Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. until July 31 (with breaks on June 19, June 26, and July 17) to offer free food, music, shopping, and family fun.

The 16th Annual Murfreesboro Saturday Market will begin May 2 at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, offering local produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, artisan crafts and live music.

The market runs every Saturday through October (vendor maps available online) and offers free downtown parking.

Painted Tree Boutiques closed unexpectedly on April 14 in Murfreesboro, leaving small business owners scrambling to collect inventory by April 24 before the company files for bankruptcy.

Vendors received email notice and now face uncertainty over pre-paid rent and claims.

The 14th Annual Boro BBQ Festival comes to Hop Springs Park in May for a full day of BBQ competitions, live music, food & craft vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Locals can look forward to tastings and artisan goods as the event unites the community for a flavorful celebration.

The Center for the Arts will host its Annual Backstage BASH on Saturday, May 2 in the downtown area (the street between Church and Maple).

A city-approved road closure starts Friday, May 1 at 6 pm and ends Sunday at noon for event preparations.

Stones River National Battlefield held a three-day cemetery preservation workshop at historic Lytle Cemetery in Murfreesboro, where Middle Tennessee State University and local Sons of the American Revolution taught gravestone repair techniques — training locals to stabilize nine vandalized markers — and plan future sessions.

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department now accepts applications for its 2026 Teen Fire Academy for teens ages 13 to 17 & the four-day program will be held June 15 to 18 at the Doug Young Public Safety Training Center at 701 Bridge Ave.

Murfreesboro City Schools has inducted four educators into its Hall of Fame.

The honorees (Dr. Linda Arms Gilbert, Becci Bookner, Cindy Jones, and Susan Gendrich) are recognized for decades of service and leadership, and details about the induction ceremony will be announced later.

Migratory birds such as Baltimore orioles, hummingbirds, and warblers are arriving in Tennessee this spring.

Local birdwatchers can check mapping tools from Journey North & All About Birds for tips on attracting these species.

The Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission will open turkey season a week earlier next year, starting on April 3 after the young sportsman hunt, following local hunters' requests.

Officials said the change will better align calling periods with breeding cycles & help protect the turkey population.

The CDC reported that 34 people across 13 states, including one case here, became ill with salmonella from backyard poultry before today, with 13 needing hospitalization.

Health officials advise residents to wash their hands for 20 seconds & keep poultry equipment outside to reduce infection risk.

Conference USA updated MTSU's football schedule on Wednesday — after Louisiana Tech left the conference — moving the Sept.

26 game from LA Tech to a contest against Jacksonville State while keeping the remaining matchups unchanged.

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.

Gallagher Guitar Fest 2026

5-9 p.m. — Walnut House Event Venue & Recording Studios — Tickets available now — Enjoy live music and support your favorite artists at this community celebration.

Murfreesboro Strawberry Festival

10 AM – 4 PM — Hop Springs — Tickets starting at $0.00 — Celebrate the sweetness of strawberries with family-friendly activities and fun.

SciFri Book Club at Cedar Glade Brews

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Cedar Glade Brews — Free entry — Dive into discussions about 'Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law' with fellow science enthusiasts.