Good morning, Murfreesboro.

This weekend, enjoy community events across Rutherford County including the Tennessee Sunflower Festival today at Lucky Ladd Farms, Solar Printing at Barfield Crescent Park and U-Pick Dates, Torque and Tacos — a garden extravaganza is scheduled on Saturday.

Main Street Murfreesboro will host its 36th Taste of Rutherford on Saturday, July 18 at Oaklands Mansion (900 N.

Maney Ave.) from 6-8 p.m. The fundraiser features over 20 food vendors, a live performance by Lisa Law with Heather Moulder and Friends, and offers general admission and VIP ticket choices.

United Way of South Central Tennessee is celebrating 15 years of its Stuff the Bus program that provides school supplies to local students.

Donations (backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more) will be accepted until July 27 at drop-off sites across Rutherford County and nearby areas.

Neighborhood boys in Smyrna who attend Brown’s Chapel Elementary began a summer newspaper called Daily News to share weather updates and fun jokes with nearby homes.

Families say the project helps kids stay active & enjoy screen-free creativity.

Murfreesboro unveiled a community mosaic mural called The Patriot's Flag at 105 S.

Church Street — it features painted tiles from 650 residents celebrating America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

Veteran officer and longtime teacher Steven McClanahan is appointed as Director of Safety for Rutherford County Schools starting Monday, July 13.

He will succeed retiring Patty Oeser and draw on his law enforcement and classroom background to strengthen school security + collaboration.

Tennessee taxpayers have until today to file electronically for a potential COVID-era IRS refund after the agency launched a new filing tool on July 1 — the tool lets taxpayers seek recoveries on fees and penalties incurred during the pandemic.

Dr. Mark Kestner at his Murfreesboro office at 1435 NW Broad St. offers tips on relieving morning pain through acupuncture and protective heel taping (a method to ease plantar fasciitis and heel fat-pad pain).

Amid one of its worst tick seasons, Ascension Saint Thomas advises residents to check clothing and pets after outdoor activities in parks and wooded areas (using fine-tipped tweezers for safe tick removal) to reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.

Riverdale football reached the semifinals in its local 7-on-7 tournament on July 9, as the team showcased strong play and now prepares for upcoming matches.

Former MTSU quarterback and Murfreesboro native Brent Stockstill will be inducted into the Conference USA Hall of Fame, joining New England Patriots safety Kevin Byard as the second honored football player.

The press release praised his record-setting Blue Raiders career and his current NFL coaching role (with the Colts).

Middle Tennessee State University Athletics announced its 18-game Conference USA women’s league schedule Wednesday — nine home and nine away contests were set in a statement from the league office in Dallas.

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.