Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Town Creek, hidden underground for 70 years, will be restored as part of a park project (costing $22.5 million) that links downtown landmarks.

The work is in its final phase, with completion targeted for fall and a federal deadline of Dec. 31.

Millers Creek overflowed and covered the intersection at Edd Ross Road + Turnersville Road on Wednesday, July 22, causing traffic delays as drivers were advised to find alternate routes.

Rising at I-24 and Joe B.

Jackson Parkway, Murfreesboro’s Buc-ee’s travel center is targeting a mid-November opening, though some company sources mention December. The 75,000 sqft site covers 47 acres and offers 120 fuel pumps and EV charging, expecting to add over 100 jobs and boost traffic in the area.

Mi Camino Real closed after 18 years on Tuesday morning when its owners announced the shutdown via social media (1890 Almaville Road), ending a cherished dining spot in Smyrna.

Longtime customers shared treasured memories of family meals and favorite dishes.

TVA's new Cumberland Natural Gas Plant is set to power nearly 850,000 homes when it becomes fully operational before the end of 2026.

The 1,450-MW facility, built by over 1,000 workers using American parts & labor, will boost local energy capacity.

MTSU biology professor Manuel Giannoni-Guzmán received a $200K USDA grant to study honeybee clocks at the Small Farm facility in Lascassas.

His team will track neuron responses with fluorescent markers to improve understanding of bee behavior, which could help protect pollinators + crop yields.

MTSU has launched Tennessee’s first-ever Master of Science in Mechatronics Systems Engineering to train professionals in robotics and intelligent systems.

Applications are open for the 30-credit program that can be completed in as little as one year with evening classes at the campus.

U.S. News released its Best Colleges rankings on July 22, naming Vanderbilt University as Tennessee’s top school—Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro was ranked 257th nationally, while the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Belmont University also appeared among the state’s best.

A Maury County homeowner said flooding on Alpine Drive in Columbia has severely damaged her home, with much of her basement ruined—she and a friend are salvaging belongings today while urging the city to address a nearby water blockage.

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital completed a $17 million maternity unit expansion that added 13 new postpartum suites and a 10-bassinet well-baby nursery to meet growing local demand.

The project was supported by a $6 million donation from The Christy-Houston Foundation & $500,000 raised through the hospital's foundation.

MTSU football coach Derek Mason begins his third season today hoping to rebuild the team after close losses last year.

With redshirt sophomore quarterback Roman Gagliano stepping into a key role, the team plans to strengthen their offense during fall camp — aiming for a competitive season in Conference USA.

MTSU men's and women's tennis will host the 2026 Wally Tidwell Pro-Am on Sept.

11—12 at the Adams Tennis Complex, where players will compete in a pro-am event.

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.