Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Murfreesboro.
🏘️ Community
A local photographer built a peach basket nest in a pear tree on June 19 to help a fallen baby robin.
Parent birds soon returned to feed the fledgling — keeping it safe until it learned to fly.
💼 Business
Graze Craze charcuterie shop opened at The Fountains at Gateway, offering handcrafted boards and customized catering by trained Grazologists.
Locally owned by Marine veteran Jason Dishon and Taylor Castranova, it is now open for pickup, catering, and delivery via DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats.
🎭 Culture
Cannonsburgh Village will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Friday, June 26, at 312 S.
Front St. with music, art displays, blacksmith demonstrations, a community quilting bee and the reopening of the Hanes Museum after five years of renovation. Lunch and Learn programs run June 30-July 1 from noon.
🎓 Education
MTSU’s Board of Trustees approved a 4.49% tuition increase in fall adding $497 yearly plus began plans for a presidential search with a committee set by July.
They also approved a $144.5 million project for a flight training facility second phase in Shelbyville and extended the board’s term four years.
📰 Finance
A recent LendingTree report shows Tennessee ranks 7th for home insurance costs, with homeowners paying an average of $3,408 per year - 42% above the national rate.
Rising premiums are linked to severe weather events and increased repair costs.
🏛️ Government
Murfreesboro is moving ahead on major road upgrades.
City leaders say that Thompson Lane improvements (including widening and bridge replacements) will start later this year and take about two years, while Cherry Lane, Highway 99, and Old Fort Parkway work is also in progress.
🏈 Sports
Riverdale quarterback Gavin Hampton committed to Mississippi State football for the 2027 class after choosing the Bulldogs + other offers.
He announced his decision on Friday, June 19 and will make an official campus visit this weekend.
MTSU football received preseason honors for 10 players on the 2026 Phil Steele All-Conference USA teams, with one first team, four second team, three third team and two fourth team selections.
The Blue Raiders will open their season against Murray State on Sept. 5 at home (kickoff at 6 p.m. CT).
🎉 Murfreesboro Events
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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.
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