Good morning, Murfreesboro.

The 33rd Annual Secret Garden Party will take place Friday, June 6 from 7 PM to 10 PM at the home of Amanda and Sen. Shane Reeves to benefit the Discovery Center—an event limited to adults 21 and older.

The party kicks off a weekend garden tour and begins with a VIP Cocktail Hour from 6 PM to 7 PM—tickets are available at the Discovery Center website.

We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym held its ribbon cutting on May 8th at 4 p.m. at its new location (820 N.

Thompson Lane Suite 1M) in Murfreesboro. The gym offers open play sessions, birthday party packages and classes (designed for children of all abilities) in a sensory-safe indoor space.

Two siblings, Dontorius Hamler and Donzalai Hamler, were convicted through a plea deal for the killing of 18-year-old Taia Nagena Bryant when police responded to a burning car on Leave Avenue on May 31, 2021 — their sentences, accounting for time served, will end in 2030 and 2031 while the investigation continues with possible additional arrests.

Local singer Mattie Pruitt was eliminated from American Idol on May 11 during the Disney Night episode—she received praise from judge Luke Bryan for her performance of 'Remember Me' from Coco.

Pruitt said her Idol journey has ended and her music career is just getting started—she thanked fans for their support on social media.

Oaklands Mansion will host a Spring Party on Saturday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy dinner provided by The Alley on Main plus summer cocktails by Prichard’s Distillery and live music from Quarterlife, while ticket and sponsorship purchases help support preservation and education efforts.

Discovery School in Murfreesboro is adding five 6th grade seats for the 2025–26 school year to let more students join its academic magnet program.

Families must apply by May 23—students meeting two-year TCAP expectations will take a test on May 28.

The Tennessee Titans’ NFL schedule for 2025 will be officially revealed on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on NFL Network as leaks show they will play teams from the AFC South, AFC West and NFC West with one game each against New England, New Orleans and Cleveland—following a 3-14 season that gave rookie quarterback Cam Ward a last-place schedule for a fresh start.

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.