Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Local voters can pick the best TSSAA football game in 2025 from 11 matchups including CPA at Oakland on Aug.

22, Father Ryan at Riverdale on Aug. 29, Oakland vs. Huntington, West Virginia on Aug. 29, Blackman at Riverdale on Sept. 5, Rockvale at La Vergne on Sept. 5, Pearl-Cohn at Oakland on Sept. 12, Oakland at Blackman on Sept. 26, Stewarts Creek at Oakland on Oct. 24, Riverdale at Oakland on Oct. 30, Stewarts Creek at Smyrna on Oct. 30 and PCA at MTCS on Oct. 31—voting will end at noon on Friday.

Police are asking drivers for dash cam video from I-24 between Interstate 840 and the Bell Road exit between 7 and 8 a.m. Saturday—after 22-year-old Noah Taylor was fatally shot near Waldron Road while driving toward Nashville, his family has offered a reward for information.

Tennessee drivers saw a 6-cent rise in gas prices as the state average moved from $2.73 to $2.79 per gallon on July 14th—this increase came amid higher crude oil costs and lower fuel supplies.

MTSU hosted the Civil Air Patrol National Cadet Engineering Technology Academy from July 7 to 11 where 40 cadets from over 20 states took part in STEM activities including lunar rover rides and simulator flights—adding valuable practical experience.

The university’s Center for Historic Preservation earned an Award of Excellence from the Tennessee Association of Museums and is displaying its exhibit 'Two Families, Two Revolutions' today at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W. College Street—free for the public to visit.

Rutherford County Schools begin the new year with a two-hour orientation on Aug.

6, a teacher planning day on Aug. 7, and full classes on Aug. 8. Murfreesboro City Schools start on Aug. 1 with a professional development day, hold open houses on Aug. 4, offer a half-day for grades 1 to 6 on Aug. 6—then run full classes on Aug. 8.

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.

Writers Mingle

3-5 p.m. — Dapper Owl — Free entry — Connect with fellow writers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Southern Chiropractic Conference

5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Cost Info Unknown — Explore chiropractic practices and network with professionals from the southern states.