Good morning, Murfreesboro.

A pedestrian was killed on Shelbyville Highway near Christiana in Rutherford County—both lanes were closed between Richmonds Retreat and Walnut Grove Road, affecting traffic for students at Christiana Middle and Elementary Schools—and authorities are investigating the accident.

On Aug. 6th, MTSU unveiled its new building with three floors and a $74.8 million budget for the Mechatronics Engineering program plus other Engineering Technology concentrations in front of over 200 attendees.

The state-of-the-art facility will offer robotics and modern equipment to help students prepare for careers in engineering, technology, design, automation and manufacturing.

Yesterday, the Rutherford County Schools board updated its charter school policy to comply with new state laws that limit revoking low-performing charter schools and allocate funds for school facilities—ensuring the district follows state mandates.

The board also approved county use of a local facility for first responders and an evidence-based sexual risk avoidance program for grades 6-12 taught with parental permission while announcing strong evaluation scores for Director Sullivan.

Mayor McFarland and the city council held a town hall on the downtown square last week to update residents on the daylighting of Town Creek along Broad Street.

Crews are 12 weeks into construction and have finished demolition, grading and erosion control — they will soon install stormwater piping, water lines and underground electrical conduit with completion targeted for the end of 2026.

Elon Musk’s Boring Company unveiled a proposed route for the Music City Loop that will run underground from near the State Capitol along Rosa Parks Boulevard, past Music City Center, and under Murfreesboro Pike to the airport using Tesla vehicles with minimal construction disruption. Some local leaders have questioned whether the route meets daily needs and suggested that future phases include expansion to serve commuters better—officials plan to hold community meetings for input.

Wilma Rudolph, named the greatest athlete from the Nashville area, overcame childhood illness to become the first American woman to win three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics—she later broke racial barriers by refusing segregated honors.

Her life in sports and civil rights left a lasting mark on the community.

Writers Mingle

3-5 p.m. — Dapper Owl — Free entry — Connect with fellow writers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Southern Chiropractic Conference

5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Cost Info Unknown — Explore chiropractic practices and network with professionals from the southern states.

Tin Roof Cats

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Tickets from $14.34 — Experience the spirit of the Dead through new-age interpretations of their iconic songwriting and improvisation.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners

6:00-7:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — Ticket required — Explore the art of modern calligraphy in a creative workshop perfect for all craft enthusiasts.

Austin Peay vs. Middle Tennessee State Football Game

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Floyd Stadium — Ticket required — Experience the excitement of college football as Austin Peay takes on Middle Tennessee State.

Worship Nights at Miller Coliseum

7-10 p.m. — Tennessee Miller Coliseum — Admission details not provided — Experience an uplifting evening of worship music in Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro Home Expo 2025

2-8 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Check website for entry details — Explore the latest in home improvement and meet local experts.