Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Yesterday, June 12, AdamsPlace hosted its 5th annual Ride'n Slide where seniors slid down a soapy slide on Memorial Boulevard, with Murfreesboro Fire‑Rescue and MTSU football players and local cheerleaders assisting — fueling the festive atmosphere with grilling and games.

McAlister’s Deli launches CommuniTEA Connections to honor hometown heroes with free tea offers.

The initiative runs from June 10 through July 16, starting with Rewards Members free flavor shots + weekly free tea passes for medical, education, and public safety workers, ending with a free tea day for all guests.

Nonprofit groups in Rutherford County are planning several events to boost community engagement.

Special Kids will host Camp Lunch on Wednesday, June 17 at North Boulevard Church (11 a.m.) while other organizations will offer programs in the coming months to strengthen local support networks.

United Communications announced its new Outdoor Wi-Fi service today, designed to extend reliable internet from indoor settings to outdoor spaces like patios and pool areas for homes and businesses in Middle Tennessee (with a $99 installation fee).

Uncle Dave Macon Days festival returns this September with banjo competitions and musical events as part of the Roots Rendezvous at Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Highway, Murfreesboro).

The festival will run from Sept. 11-13 with contests beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester has drawn attendees who set up creative campsites like Boytent, Camp Joey and Camp Cat on a T-rex after loading in Wednesday.

The festival runs Thursday to Sunday, featuring acts such as The Strokes, Rufus Du Sol and Noah Kahan at Great Stage Park (Coffee County).

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro will launch a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television in Fall 2026.

The three year in person program at the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment offers advanced training with modern production resources.

The Murfreesboro City Schools board discussed a five-year strategic plan set from 2026 to 2031 and detailed goals for raising student achievement, improving school operations, and supporting staff (including teacher retention and parental engagement) at a board meeting on June 9.

Starting July 5, WeGo Public Transit's Route 84 express bus will serve the Murfreesboro Transit Center on New Salem Highway to improve local transfers.

The service will continue downtown along Lytle Street, at Middle Tennessee State University, and the current Stones River Mall park-and-ride, with a new Bridge Avenue stop coming later this summer.

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and Surgicenter held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m. on Lascassas Pike to mark the opening of their new facility.

Papa Murphy's is returning its Summer Selects deal for Middle Tennessee families from June 8 through Aug.

16, 2026. The promotion offers $8.99 pizzas in Cheese, Pepperoni, Veggie, and Meat varieties on Thin or Original crust + a family size upgrade for just $3.

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.