Good morning, Murfreesboro.

The Rutherford County Farmers Market will host Evening Markets every Tuesday in August (2 p.m. to 7 p.m.) at 315 John R Rice Blvd, offering family-friendly activities ranging from pajama storytime on Aug.

4 to bingo on Aug. 25. Community members can shop for local produce and enjoy special programs.

Poplar Hill Middle School opened on Sunday, July 26 with a ribbon cutting in its gym at 3695 Blackman Rd, drawing 500 people to celebrate the new 169,000 sqft, $60 million campus.

Principal April Sneed said the school will soon welcome 850 students with orientation on Aug. 7.

MTSU took delivery of its 41st DA-40 trainer at Oshkosh — the latest step in its plan to expand to 60 planes, a Shelbyville flight base and a 30,000 sqft hangar by summer 2028.

The growth is expected to boost local job opportunities.

City Council unanimously sold the city-owned lot next to The Journey Home for $1, freeing nearly $180,000 that had been set aside for parking improvements to now boost housing and services.

The decision retains valuable funds for local support.

Stewarts Creek senior quarterback RC Davis answered personal questions at Titans Media Day recently, giving a preview of his journey ahead of the football season.

Tennessee football players George MacIntyre (quarterback) and Radarious Jackson (receiver) attended a fan event on July 28 at Dick's House of Sport at West Town Mall, and they will aim for bigger roles in the upcoming season as Tennessee opens against Furman Sept.

5 at Neyland Stadium.

MTSU is projected with just a 15 percent chance to earn a bowl bid in 2026 (the league’s Bowl Confidence Index reflects votes from 20 sports representatives) and will open play on Sept.

5 against Murray State, with a road game on Sept. 12 and another on Sept. 26.

MTSU athletics announced six inductees to its Hall of Fame including former golf standout Whit Turnbow (a Shelbyville native) and quarterback Clint Marks.

The induction ceremony is set for Nov. 6.

Middle Tennessee men's basketball will travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands for Paradise Jam as part of its non-conference slate + details on the matchups will be shared soon.

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.