Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Fall events across Middle Tennessee offer pumpkin patches, apple orchards and festivals, with attractions like Lucky Ladd Farms in Eagleville starting Sept.

17 and PumpkinFest in Franklin on Oct. 24, providing seasonal fun for families.

Community members gathered at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.

5 outside the court at 525 N. University St. to rename the building after Judge Ash and Director Schneider, whose 26-year work built a recovery program giving people a second chance (a lasting reminder of their legacy).

Wawa will open a new store in Murfreesboro on Thursday, Sept.

10 at 8:30 a.m., offering fresh food, beverages and fuel while creating jobs and highlighting its 'Hoagies for Heroes' initiative + local community partnerships.

Jet's Pizza has introduced a new Cajun Ranch sauce available as a dipping cup or in a 12oz bottle, offering a spiced twist on its classic flavor for pizzas, wings + other items.

It is available at all locations until Jan. 6.

The Tennessee State Fair celebrates America’s 250th birthday with over 150 livestock shows and 16 entertainment stages, opening at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.

13 at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon. Rutherford County contributes local youth projects and exhibits — highlighting its growing agricultural role.

TWRA is offering a free two-day Hunter Education course for ages 9 and up on Friday, Aug.

28 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office range at 940 New Salem Highway that includes gun handling & live fire training.

MTSU held its summer commencement at Murphy Center on Aug.

8, where 692 new graduates received degrees as family and friends celebrated their achievements. The ceremony began at 9 a.m. and featured full accessibility — marking a milestone in the university's long history.

As early fall approaches, stink bugs will begin seeking shelter inside homes, prompting residents to seal windows (EPA recommends caulking and weather-stripping) and clear debris to block entry points.