Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Bart Fite retired after 48 years with Parks and Recreation, holding a reception on July 30 at SportsCom.

The lifelong Murfreesboro resident, who joined in 1978, now plans to enjoy golf, travel, and part-time work while reflecting on the city’s growing need for ball fields.

Barnabas Vision, a local nonprofit helping residents avoid homelessness for 15 years, will celebrate its anniversary on Thursday, Aug.

27, at 141 MTCS Road with free coffee & doughnuts served from 7 to 10 a.m.

Tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping started at 12:01 a.m. on July 31 and continues until 11:59 p.m. on Aug.

2, letting local families buy qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers online and in stores (purchase limits apply).

Murfreesboro City Schools has added three assistant principals for the 2026-27 school year.

Carissa Crismon will serve at Bradley Academy, Enuel Caraballo will assist at Cason Lane Academy, and Crystal Landis joins Erma Siegel Elementary while Melinda Crook takes on dual duties at Erma Siegel Elementary and Mitchell-Neilson Primary.

John and Jen host a radio show featuring Dr. Katie Schrodt from MTSU College of Education (discussing future teacher training and literacy) while highlighting local events like early voting, market updates, and community gatherings (including the Saturday Farmers Market and Friday Night Market).

A retired local couple filed their tax return in January and is still waiting nearly eight months for a $5,000 IRS refund (needed to replace their aging roof) as multiple calls to the agency have not yielded clear answers.

Parkside Apartments opened Thursday near downtown to offer 46 affordable units with amenities (a computer room and playground).

The development was financed with $10.5 million in tax credits and a $12 million loan, and is a result of a partnership between the housing authority and state agency.

Middle Tennessee Athletics announced today the six-member Class of 2026 Blue Raider Hall of Fame inductees (raising the total to 199) who will be honored at a ceremony on Nov.

6 ahead of the football game against WKU on Nov. 7. More details will be shared later.

High school golf teams posted results today at Cedar Crest and Smyrna Golf Course.

Boys and girls competitions featured match play and stroke play, with teams such as Stewarts Creek and Central Magnet leading their brackets + players recording scores in the 70s and 80s.

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.