Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Local seniors enjoyed AdamsPlace’s fourth annual Ride’N Slide event on June 6—sliding down a long plastic runner kept slick by the Fire-Rescue Department while MTSU athletes helped them onto inner tubes, and enjoying carnival-style attractions before a light afternoon rain ended the fun. AdamsPlace Executive Director Terri Deal and Rockvale Middle School cheerleaders boosted the festive mood with PA announcements and cheers that made the event a memorable summer outing.

A zebra escaped from its owner and was spotted Friday morning near Christiana—deputies used a drone to track it before it trotted onto Interstate 24, where lane closures were put in place to keep motorists safe.

Authorities ask residents to avoid the area as they work to safely capture the animal.

A crash that brought down power lines and a utility pole closed NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro today at the intersection of NW Broad Street and Medical Center Parkway—forcing emergency crews to restore power and clear debris.

Bridgestone Americas will permanently close its truck and bus radial tire plant in La Vergne effective July 31, impacting 658 employees as the company seeks improved efficiency and competitiveness.

Local workforce agencies will help affected workers while several companies discuss purchasing the property for redevelopment—La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole emphasized the city’s commitment to new investments.

Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies located the missing zebra Friday morning in a field near Christiana using a drone+ they are monitoring its movements while its owner has been contacted and a veterinarian called to help calm the animal.

The Taste Food Festival

11 AM – 4 PM — Patterson Park Community Center — Admission varies — A vibrant community celebration featuring food tastings, live music, and local vendors.

Open House at 1422 Rebecca Johns Drive

7-9 p.m. — 1422 Rebecca Johns Drive, Murfreesboro, TN — Free entry — Explore a beautiful newly updated townhome in a gated community with access to wonderful amenities.

Titus2Talks: Women's Relationship Forum

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Linebaugh Public Library — Free entry — Engage in meaningful discussions and insights about romantic relationships over food and conversation.

Vacation Bible School

10 PM — Zoom — Contact for more info — A spiritually enriching online experience for the community.

Rock 101 Music Camp

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — School of Rock — No cost information available — An engaging camp where budding musicians aged 7-12 explore instruments and perform at a concert.