Good morning, Murfreesboro.

City Barbeque opened on July 20 at 107 N.

Thompson Lane with a Chamber ribbon-cutting and gift bags given to the first 50 guests, offering slow-smoked brisket, ribs and classic sides. The restaurant now serves dine-in, carryout and full-service catering for Murfreesboro locals.

Murfreesboro Buc-ee’s will open by December at the Joe B.

Jackson Parkway exit off I-24, offering 74,000 sqft of amenities and 120 fueling stations. The travel center is set to create 250 full-time jobs and host a hiring event Sept. 29 — Oct. 1 at The View at the Fountains.

Murfreesboro man John Carroll, a 101-year-old WWII veteran, met with Chandler Stark from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans to record his wartime experience for the museum's archives.

Cannonsburgh Village, built in 1976 to celebrate America’s Bicentennial, marked its 50th anniversary this summer — linked to the nation’s 250th birthday — with bluegrass, gospel, a quilting bee, and a museum reopening near Front Street as it offers free admission.

Powerball will allow UK players to buy tickets starting today (July 25) and is expected to boost jackpots faster as more tickets are sold; Tennessee rules remain unchanged with tickets costing $2 and odds staying at 1 in 292.2 million.

Rutherford County Schools director Dr. James Sullivan improved his evaluation score to 4.53 from administrators and the board, according to the TSBA report presented last Thursday.

His contract now extends through Jan. 4, 2030, with an option to renew on Oct. 4, 2029 (reflecting his noted community impact).

Murfreesboro approved nearly $54.7 million for Phase 3 of the Cherry Lane Extension, a 2.4-mile project that includes a new Interstate 840 interchange — designed to improve mobility and reduce congestion on Thompson Lane and Northwest Broad Street.

The Tennessee Department of Health advises residents to protect themselves from tick and mosquito bites this summer by using EPA-approved insect repellents (e.g.

DEET or picaridin), wearing long-sleeved clothing, and removing standing water near homes.

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital in Murfreesboro completed a $17 million maternity expansion that adds 13 postpartum suites and a 10-bassinet well-baby nursery in a 12,500 sqft extension—celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on July 17.

Team Tennessee from Pleasant View traveled to Laurel, Mississippi to compete in the 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series.

They won 7-2 over Team Arkansas in bracket play and will face Team Alabama Friday night.

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.