Good morning, Murfreesboro.

This weekend, the John and Jen Show highlights the new school year kickoff, upcoming road construction, and a family houseboat adventure on Center Hill Lake, plus events and local treats at Grandma's Hands and more around Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee.

Wilson County — Tennessee State Fair runs Aug.

13-22 at the James E. Ward Ag Center in Lebanon. The 10-day event will feature carnival rides, livestock shows, contests and live music, with special pricing on opening day, senior day and Ford Day as it celebrates America 250.

Murfreesboro Parks offers a late-August calendar with free events including plant removal on Aug.

24 at Murfree Spring, bingo and a 250th anniversary exhibit at Cannonsburgh, and a blood drive with theater auditions today at Patterson Park — a junior tennis tournament on Aug. 15 charges an entry fee.

Trent Messick, a longtime Murfreesboro entrepreneur and C12 Chair, discussed how local Christian business owners can integrate their faith with business practices through peer advisory groups.

He shared examples (such as employee care funds and community service) that show how business and ministry can work together to strengthen the community.

Music Inspired By Community announced its InSession Songwriters Night on Tuesday, Aug.

18 at Just Love Coffee Cafe (129 MTCS Rd) in Murfreesboro, featuring six artists including local songwriters Haydn Palmer, Nevaeh Greenslate, and Tessa James. Doors open at 5:40 p.m. with live music starting at 6:00 p.m.

On Aug. 12, skywatchers in Tennessee will see a planetary parade before sunrise and a peak Perseid meteor shower in the evening—new moon skies will enhance views, though locals will not witness the partial solar eclipse visible in other regions.

Titans training camp stock report (a key update for local fans) notes that Fernando Carmona Jr. enters the battle for starting right guard as tight ends show promise, but concerns over special teams and run defense persist; the team will face the 49ers in joint practice on Tuesday.