Good morning, Murfreesboro.

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office hosts a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug.

8 from 9 a.m. to noon at MMC Lascassas Pike, 2668 Lascassas Pike. Families can collect free backpacks and safety checks plus donate food and toiletries for the ATLAS program.

The fifth annual Peach Cobbler Festival will take place Saturday, Aug.

8 from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. at Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro. Local vendors, food trucks, a kids zone, petting zoo and a $5 peach cobbler contest promise fun for all; admission and parking are free.

Main Street Murfreesboro has set a free Friday Night Live concert for August 7 on the west side of the Historic Downtown Square, where Third Party Thieves will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and community members can enjoy local dining + shopping before the event begins.

Tennessee’s annual tax-free weekend will offer untaxed savings on eligible back-to-school items from July 31 to Aug.

2, as families shop for clothing, school supplies, and computers under $1,500 at local stores. Experts advise checking store inventory online to plan purchases.

Rockvale High School’s Fire Management and Science program now has a fire engine donated by Rutherford County Fire Rescue.

It will be housed at the new Emergency Services building to provide hands-on training with fire equipment, a key step expected to draw more students to emergency services careers.

Construction is underway on a new RCEMS station at 267 Weakley Lane in Smyrna.

The 2,900 sqft facility will be completed by January and house four shifts of first responders & serve as a model for future stations.

The Rutherford County health department released scores for restaurants, pools and other establishments inspected from July 21 to 28.

Food service locations must post their latest report for public review, and officials remind residents to use the hotline for any food safety concerns + issues.

Gardening experts recommend planting leafy greens, root vegetables, and herbs in August to prepare local gardens for a fall harvest—gardeners should check frost dates and refresh beds with compost for best results.

A report shows that 11.8% of Tennesseans aged 15-34 now own a home, with the Volunteer State ranking sixth among the top states for young homebuyers.

Young buyers enjoy an average home price of $325,000 and an annual income of $72,000 — factors that make owning a home more attainable.

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.