Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation and Middle Tennessee Electric will host Celebration Under the Stars on Saturday, July 4 at The Fountains, featuring a DJ, food trucks, a splash pad, live entertainment, and a fireworks show, with safety rules prohibiting pets, alcoholic beverages, grills, or personal sparklers.

Scooter's Coffee launched its Dirty Sodas lineup on June 18, offering three limited-time flavors with sweet cream and surprising twists at local shops and introducing summer drinks inspired by Cosmic Brownies.

Customers can earn rewards with each purchase through the mobile app.

A new report by SmartAsset names Murfreesboro one of America's boomtowns — the city gained 20% in housing and grew its labor force 21% over the past five years.

It now ranks among the top 25, joining neighboring Clarksville as Middle Tennessee continues its strong growth.

The MTSU Board of Trustees released a timeline for choosing a new president, starting with a Presidential Search Committee appointment by July and campus interviews in November and December.

The process was announced after the June 17 board meeting to find a successor for President McPhee by year's end.

Rutherford Source compiled this week’s food news with local menu updates and deals from Scooter’s Coffee, Hardee’s, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen and Slim Chickens.

The report also notes a new coffee shop opening and the Taste of Rutherford fundraiser at Oaklands Mansion on July 18.

Families can enjoy Father's Day food deals at restaurants offering free meals and discounts across chains such as Fazoli’s, Jason’s Deli, Shake Shack, White Castle, and Perry’s, with offers running June 15 through June 23 + special promotions available today at Ruth’s Chris.

Families planning summer road trips can use United Communications’ fiber connection to download apps, movies, and smart home updates ahead of departure — reducing travel stress and buffering in areas with weak signals.

Former Rutherford County softball players Jaz Watkins and Emilee Hawkes earned TCCAA honors this season.

Watkins led Dyersburg State with a .432 average — a key stat from her freshman year — while Hawkes, who ended her career at Roane State, will join Southeastern University in Florida.

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.