Good morning, Murfreesboro.

The Tennessee Department of Health warns that tick bites may trigger a lifelong severe allergic reaction to red meat & dairy this summer.

Outdoors enthusiasts should use tick repellent and check for ticks after spending time in grassy or wooded areas.

Rutherford County posted its lowest food health scores for July 2026 for inspections done from July 14-21.

The Department of Health said Jet’s Pizza + Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant in Murfreesboro had low marks and reports are available at local health department offices.

Rutherford County establishments earned perfect 100 scores during health inspections from July 14 to July 21 & reports include food service, swimming pools, and tattoo studios.

The department requires that inspection results be posted in a visible area for public review.

Green Hill senior linebacker and safety Will Butler committed to Marshall University football Tuesday, choosing Marshall over several Division I offers.

He is the third player from his school to join an FBS team.

Rutherford County high school football will start in just over a month with 10 games.

Non-league games on Aug. 21 and later give fans a playoff feel and a chance to see local teams improve.

The US Youth Soccer National Championships – Girls is underway as top teams in the 13U–19U age groups compete at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro and Rotary Soccer Park in Smyrna until July 23, drawing over 10,000 visitors and boosting local business.

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.