Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Blackman Community Church of the Nazarene invites the public to a free worship night on July 20 at the Lane-Agri Park Center at 315 John R.

Rice Blvd in Murfreesboro. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. with food, games and outdoor seating on the lawn—if it rains the gathering will move indoors—and worship begins around 7:15 p.m.

Wawa will break ground in Murfreesboro on Tuesday, Aug.12 at 5109 Veterans Pkwy for its first Tennessee store and will begin a similar project in Clarksville on Wednesday, Aug.13 at 756 Ringgold Rd—both moves mark the chain's expansion to serve the greater Nashville market.

United Communications announced today that it has connected its 40,000th broadband customer, Susan Hall of Smyrna, who moved here for fast and reliable internet.

The company is expanding its 8 Gig service to more communities as part of its effort to close the digital divide in Middle Tennessee—boosting local connectivity.

Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 Citizens Police Academy hosted by the Murfreesboro Police Department, inviting residents from Murfreesboro and Rutherford County to learn more about local law enforcement.

The program will run from August 19 to November 11 with Tuesday evening sessions from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at MPD headquarters on North Highland Avenue.

MTSU women's basketball coach Rick Insell was named to the Conference USA Hall of Fame 2025 class today—marking his ninth career hall of fame honor and making him the third MTSU representative alongside Kevin Byard and Dean Hayes.

Nick Perbix signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Nashville Predators after three seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning—he signed on July 1.

He was introduced by general manager Barry Trotz on July 8 at Bridgestone Arena and is expected to share heavy penalty-killing minutes with teammate Justin Barron.

Freshman quarterback Kam Morton led Oakland to a 20-13 win at the Tennessee Titans Nike tournament on July 9 by throwing three touchdown passes and now competes for a rare starting role under coach Kevin Creasy.

The 15-year-old transfer from Ensworth impressed at Ascension Saint Thomas Park (his performance earned him statewide notice), which could boost his chances for a starting spot in 2025.

Anglers Retreat Community Overview

7-9 p.m. — 1107 Sycamore Leaf Way, Murfreesboro, TN — Free entry — Explore the tranquil and luxurious homes of Anglers Retreat nestled in the historic Murfreesboro community.

2nd Annual Berry Festival

10 AM – 2 PM — Hop Springs — $5 parking — Enjoy fresh produce, local vendors, and family-friendly fun at this berry celebration.

Authentic Jeep Meet

11 AM – 5 PM — Hop Springs — Free entry — Celebrate the inaugural 4x4 event with vendors, food, live music, and community spirit while benefiting local veterans.

Pour Your Own Epoxy Class

12-2 p.m. — Cedar Glade Brews — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity while making unique epoxy art in a fun and supportive environment.

Public Safety Wellness Course

N/A — July 28-29 — Rutherford County Emergency Management — Free entry — Learn resiliency strategies to enhance mental and physical well-being for law enforcement professionals.

Tennessee EMS Education Association I/C Course

8:30-4:00 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Admission fee required — Complete your I/C endorsement with this essential EMS training course.

Grupo Corona Boys Live Concert

10 p.m. — Mi Patria Mexican Restaurant #2 — Tickets available — Experience a night of vibrant regional music with Grupo Corona Boys and immerse yourself in the excitement of a live concert.