Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Middle Tennessee State Athletics announced their Seats for Soldiers return as fans can purchase $15 sideline tickets (regularly $28) for the Sept.

19 Salute to Veterans game against Nevada, with each ticket matched by donated seats for U.S. Veterans, active Military, and families.

County fair season returns in Middle Tennessee with events offering rides, live shows and fair food this summer and fall; for example, the Wilson County Tennessee State Fair will run from Aug.

13 to Aug. 22 at Lebanon and additional fairs are planned in Shelbyville, Ashland City and beyond.

Middle Tennessee Electric and United Communications are partnering to expand fiber internet and reliable electric service to more neighborhoods with 8 Gig internet advances while offering energy saving tips for homeowners facing extreme summer heat.

The interview featuring CEOs Chris Jones and William Bradford will highlight infrastructure improvements across the region.

This week, the John and Jen Show celebrates its one-year anniversary with Jen’s birthday on the lineup, featuring local updates including behind-the-scenes insights from MTSU students on Bonnaroo — and community milestones from local businesses.

MTSU launched Grad AI to help graduate students build responsible artificial intelligence skills across all disciplines.

University leaders explained the framework on campus and said new courses and faculty collaboration will expand the initiative in coming years.

Read To Succeed hosted a free literacy event at the Juneteenth Festival where volunteers handed out nearly 150 books and ran a popular reading game for kids.

Executive Director Jolene Radnoti said the program, part of America's 250 celebration, aims to boost literacy in the community.

Ann Hoke (of Huffaker and Hoke Realty Partners) explains that rising prices, insurance costs, taxes and mortgage rates are making homeownership tougher than in past decades.

Buyers are adapting by choosing smaller homes, expanding their search and saving longer to secure a purchase.

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.

Free Legal Clinic – Rutherford County

3-5 p.m. — Greenhouse Ministries — Free consultation — Meet with an attorney for confidential advice on civil legal matters.