Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Local families are urged to update their router settings and enable strong encryption to secure home networks against rising cyber threats this summer.

United Communications offers UControl+ProtectIQ to help neighbors quickly protect personal data and enjoy reliable fiber internet.

This weekend, five Rutherford County events offer fun.

ICCC runs from today to Sunday at Embassy Suites while Juneteenth celebrations feature live music and games at Bradley Academy Museum and Hilltop Rosenwald Park; Fairytale Days and Hairspray add family fun at Lucky Ladd Farms and the Center for the Arts.

On June 12, Adams Place held its fifth Summer Bash Ride-'n-Slide as residents enjoyed a water slide on the lawn with help from MTSU football players.

Army veteran Mike Mitchell (retired minister) celebrated a joyful moment with his wife as he slid, marking a cherished community tradition.

Today, The Home Depot in Murfreesboro is hosting a Ryobi Days Savings event with a buy-one-get-one-free deal on select power tools and batteries for Father's Day.

Customers must shop early as free tools sell out quickly.

McDonald’s will return its Fried Apple Pie on June 23 to honor America’s 250th birthday + the dessert, created in East Tennessee in the 1960s, will be available all day at select locations.

Murfreesboro is ranked No. 25 among Tennessee boomtowns in a Smart Asset report, showing a 20% rise in housing units and a 21% increase in its labor force over five years plus Clarksville leads in overall growth.

The study used data on housing, labor, and GDP growth.

The latest state job report showed that Tennessee kept its unemployment rate at 3.6% in May, with hiring gains seen in leisure & hospitality, manufacturing, and government jobs across Middle Tennessee.

County-by-county data for Rutherford and neighboring areas will be released Wednesday, June 25.

At its June 15 meeting, Rutherford County Schools proposed a 75,000 sqft alternative school behind Daniel-McKee at 2623 Halls Hill Pike to serve 300 students & replace trailers.

The design will include a cafeteria, gym, and separate sections, with a budget meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Longtime coach Greg Wyant will become the school-level athletic director for Rutherford County Schools and former Webb School administrator Jena Jones will join as athletic supervisor; both will start on July 1 while Chris Harris retires.

Smyrna residents can join the town's No Solicitation List to block unwanted door-to-door sales — over 2,200 addresses are already registered and sign-ups are available on the town’s website.

Federal plans to reschedule marijuana could pave the way for Tennessee to legalize medical marijuana; lawmakers, including Rep. Bryan Terry from Murfreesboro, support controlled prescriptions for patient relief.

Formal hearings start on June 29 to assess the change.

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.

Taste of Rutherford

6-8 p.m. — Oaklands Mansion — $65 General Admission / $150 VIP — Enjoy tastings from over 25 local restaurants with live music at this annual fundraiser.