Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Free splash pads let families stay cool in Middle Tennessee; in Murfreesboro, Fountains at Gateway Splash Pad is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — verify park hours before visiting.

Bonnaroo organizers recommend that festivalgoers arriving today expect longer wait times between 8 a.m. and noon and plan to secure day parking passes from the Coffee County Central High School box office in Manchester.

Attendees should display their vehicle passes to prevent extra charges.

A new guide lists Middle Tennessee bookstores offering unique finds such as rare editions at Nashville’s Rhino Booksellers, community rooms at Landmark Booksellers, author events at Parnassus Books, and live music at Murfreesboro’s Crying Cat Books & Records, helping locals plan summer reading outings.

Applications to hunt bear, deer and turkey on Wildlife Management Areas open June 10 and remain available until July 22 via online submissions only; hunters with a current sportsman license will not pay a fee while others must pay a $12 fee + applicable vendor fees.

The quota drawings allow multiple hunt options and group entries.

City offices, transit, and waste services will be closed Friday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth, with normal hours resuming Monday, June 22.

A free celebration with live music and activities will be held Saturday, June 20 at Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center.

Tennessee Oncology is building a new cancer treatment center in Murfreesboro (56,000 sqft) that will offer medical oncology, radiation treatment and advanced imaging.

It is set to open in spring 2027 and will provide easier access to care for patients across Rutherford County.

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford reported rising neurosurgery procedures in Rutherford County and began construction earlier this year on an 11,000 sqft freestanding emergency room near Lascassas Pike + East Pitts Lane in Murfreesboro; the hospital is expanding facilities to meet growing healthcare demand.

Wedi Certified Installer Workshop

5:00 p.m. — Floor and Decor — Free entry — Get wedi certified and learn about waterproof shower systems while enjoying food and drinks.

The Pirates of Penzance

7:30-9:45 p.m. — Mills-Pate Arts Center — $18 — Enjoy a captivating performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta by Consider This Theatre Company.

Make Music Murfreesboro

1-4 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant day of live music featuring local talent and the School of Rock House Band.

USA 250 Mural Mosaic Unveiling

6-9:30 p.m. — Shacklett's Photography — Free entry — Celebrate the unveiling of a mural during a lively concert to kick off the 4th of July weekend.