Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Rutherford County Farmers Market celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 9 and continues to operate at the Lane Agri-Park through October.

It is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — vendors offer seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, as well as flowers, plants, shrubs and trees.

MTSU Actuarial Science professor Don Hong was indicted on May 5 for financial and identity fraud involving over $8,000 in misappropriated donations—he is held at Rutherford County Jail on a $500,000 bond.

Rutherford County deputies looked for armed car burglary suspects who broke into vehicles in a Blackman subdivision early May 9th and described one suspect in a Nike hoodie and another in ripped blue jeans driving a Hyundai Tucson with a Tennessee temporary license plate—officials said a third suspect later used a stolen credit card at Walmart, urging anyone with information to call Detective Grant Quintal at 615-904-3054.

Discovery School—a K-6 magnet school—has been redesignated as a STEM/STEAM school by the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, marking its second time to earn the honor.

The school in Murfreesboro now joins nine other district schools committed to hands-on learning and academic innovation.

Six Rutherford County high school seniors earned scholarships from the Sheriff’s School Resource Officers Division, with recipients McClain from Blackman, Bassham from Eagleville, Olsen from Rockvale, Cumming from Central Magnet, LeLoup from Oakland and Ramsay from Riverdale—awards based on written essays, GPAs, ACT scores and recommendation letters funded by the annual SRO Golf Tournament—helping with their college plans.

MTSU’s College of Media and Entertainment honored four alumni — Justin Hart, Don Carr, Jade Driver and Cassie Petrey — at its Wall of Fame and Student Scholarship Award Ceremony held in late April.

The event celebrated their media achievements and awarded nearly 40 scholarships to support future professionals.

Rutherford County Schools Director Dr. James Sullivan presented a $573 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025-26 during a special meeting on May 8, and the school board will review the details to address the district’s needs — further discussions are expected.

On May 9th, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey told listeners on The WGNS Action Line that call volume dropped last month while his team faced more house fires—many caused by unattended cooking.

He also warned that motorists should stay alert as more motorcycles returned to the roads.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — Cost of materials included — Discover the art of modern calligraphy and create beautiful handwritten pieces.

Murfreesboro City Schools Board Meeting

6-8 p.m. — Extended School Program — No cost — Attend the regular session of the Murfreesboro City Schools Board to discuss important educational matters.

ICCCon 2025

10-11 a.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Affordable entry — A celebration of sci-fi fandom with vintage and modern collectibles, guest stars, and engaging programming.

27th Annual Heart of Tennessee USBC Mixed Tournament

8:30 a.m. & 12 p.m. — Murfreesboro Strike & Spare — Entry fees apply — Compete in this festive bowling tournament for mixed teams.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — TailGate Brewery Murfreesboro — Ticketed event — Unleash your creativity with modern calligraphy in a relaxed brewery setting.

Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration

10 AM – 5 PM — Discovery Center at Murfree Spring — Free entry — Celebrate cultural diversity with interactive exhibits and performances for the whole family.

ODP South Intra-Regional Combine

8:00 a.m. — Richard Siegel Soccer Complex — Registration fee may apply — Participate in a skill assessment and showcase for aspiring soccer athletes.

Huge Stockpile Garage Sale

7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Ashwood Cove Apartments — Bargain finds await — Discover treasures at this neighborhood garage sale in a family-friendly community.

Summertime Make & Take Workshop

2-2:45 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Murfreesboro — Pre-registration required — Create a beautiful home décor piece step-by-step with provided materials.

Banana Pudding Festival

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Indulge in delicious banana pudding flavors at this sweet community celebration.