Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Today at Legacy Wine & Spirits in Smyrna, a man smashed bottles with a handgun — fired shots and tried to set the store on fire — and surrendered to police after a four-hour standoff.

Coffee County Sheriff's deputy Miles White, who was off duty on July 12 in Murfreesboro, was arrested on charges of public intoxication, resisting a stop, and assault on a first responder—he is no longer employed by the department.

According to projections from the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, Rutherford County overtook Hamilton County with an estimated 379,939 residents as of mid-2025, making it the fourth most populous county behind Shelby, Davidson and Knox.

Murfreesboro, the county seat with over 165,000 residents, is evolving from a quiet college town into a thriving urban hub — its affordable living and expanding job opportunities drive the change.

Bell Road across J. Percy Priest Dam will close for inspection on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. from July 21 until Aug.

1 as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers checks safety features — drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists should use alternate routes, though the dam area stays open on July 26-27.

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.

Tin Roof Cats

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Tickets from $14.34 — Experience the spirit of the Dead through new-age interpretations of their iconic songwriting and improvisation.