Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Hop Springs Beer Park in Murfreesboro is hosting a series of live music shows and hands-on experiences on its 83-acre venue, starting today with the Make Your Own Wine with Prohibition experience and continuing through November 28 with bands like Velcro Pygmies — most events require tickets.

Murfreesboro Police Sergeant Travis Henderson responded to a call when a nonverbal autistic child wandered into a local Target and bought dinosaur toys to calm him until his mother was located + a Target employee helped by showing patience during the incident.

Char, a modern Southern steakhouse with a piano bar and award-winning wine list, will open at 2305 Exchange Drive near Medical Center Parkway in 2027 — adding around 50 jobs to the local workforce.

McNeilus has repurposed space inside its 830,000 sqft Murfreesboro plant to launch a parts distribution hub that speeds up service on refuse trucks across North America.

The move adds to its local investments that created 300+ manufacturing jobs and reinforces its commitment to our community.

The Learning Circle, a teacher supply store on South Church Street, is closing after more than 20 years in business.

Customers in Murfreesboro are invited to stock up on educational supplies before items run out during the final months.

Cannonsburgh Village is celebrating its 50th anniversary today with the reopening of the renovated Haynes Museum in Murfreesboro, which now displays historic artifacts and community photos to highlight over a century of Tennessee life & local pride.

The Murfreesboro Police Department School Safety Division will launch its Summer Safety Series for youth ages 10 to 17 at MPD Headquarters—students will learn CPR and First-Aid with sessions set for July 13 at 9 a.m., July 15 at 1 p.m., and July 16 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Data centers powered by AI are rapidly expanding across Tennessee and could soon affect local power rates, water use, and air quality in Murfreesboro + other communities.

Local officials are reviewing the impact and planning measures to balance growth and safeguard resources.

The Health Department reported that routine inspections from June 30 to July 7 scored food service establishments & pool facilities in Rutherford County at 100, showing they meet state safety standards and public posting rules.

Publix announced a recall of 10‑ounce GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries on July 3 due to potential E. coli contamination linked to 12 illnesses.

Customers in Tennessee are advised to discard or return affected products & check local store notices for details.

City leaders approved rezoning for Clarius Partners' planned 167-acre business park along I-840.

The Chicago-based developer will build industrial, office, and logistics spaces over years on Murfreesboro's northwest side via Northwest Broad Street.

Data from mid-June shows that Nashville suburbs remain strong this year with Brentwood at $1.6M and Franklin homes between $870K and $975K, while Mt. Juliet and Hendersonville exceeded $500K; Murfreesboro listings sold for between $385K and $456K, reflecting strong local demand.

Oakland and Smyrna TSSAA football teams competed in the Titans 7-on-7 tournament on July 7 at Lebanon High (recording memorable highlights that energized local fans).

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.

Friday Night Live on the Square

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Main Street Murfreesboro — Free entry — Experience an evening of live music and dancing in the heart of downtown Murfreesboro.