Good morning, Murfreesboro.

William Ray, a Murfreesboro resident, received a recycled phone number once used by former Titans running back Chris Johnson and began forwarding supportive messages after Johnson announced his ALS diagnosis.

He shared voicemails and texts—ensuring fans' kind words reached the correct recipient.

Murfreesboro sold city land to nonprofit The Journey Home for $1 + freeing nearly $180,000 to boost housing and support services for people in need.

The nonprofit will use the property for extra parking and green space to expand its community programs.

Rental prices across Tennessee have risen for most of the last decade with the June average at $1,756.78; Murfreesboro rent hit $1,686.71 while La Vergne topped at $2,157.88 and Johnson City saw the strongest gain since 2020.

Middle Tennessee State University is set to hold its summer commencement at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug.

8, at Hale Arena (Murphy Center) at 2650 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Nearly 700 graduates and visitors will gather on campus and via live stream for the ceremony.

A WalletHub report released on July 27 finds Tennessee among the 10 worst for quality, affordable health care due to high costs and poor outcomes such as high stroke and heart disease rates.

BlueCross BlueShield offers free preventive care via a mobile app to help residents access services.

The health department reported that food service establishments in Rutherford County earned perfect 100 scores during inspections from July 21-28.

Establishments include restaurants, pools & tattoo studios, and inspection reports are available for public review at county health offices.

Tomorrow, July 30, the Murfreesboro Housing Authority and the Tennessee Housing Development Agency will cut the ribbon on Parkside Apartments at 520 E.

Castle St. (46 affordable units with a mix that includes two rare four-bedroom apartments are adjacent to Patterson Park).

The Titans training camp begins today with 16 practice sessions including eight open to fans and three joint sessions on Aug.

11, Aug. 21, and Aug. 27. GM Mike Borgonzi and coach Robert Saleh will hold a noon media availability to update on JC Latham and Amani Hooker.

Murfreesboro area high school football teams began preseason practice on July 27 and will start scrimmages on July 31 & open their season on Aug.

21 as game times continue to be updated.

MTSU Athletics has launched Premium GameDay Experiences for the 2026 season at Floyd Stadium, offering fans special ways to join the game from the Raider Walk to on-field photo opportunities (each with limited spots).

Fans should reserve early through GoBlueRaiders.com.

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.