Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Baskin-Robbins will open its new Murfreesboro shop on Saturday, Aug.

15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1741 S. Rutherford Blvd., Suite Q where families can enjoy $1.31 ice cream scoops, prize giveaways and a live DJ.

The former Painted Tree in The Oaks Shopping Center will reopen as Collective Boutiques with vendor move-in (Aug.

19) ahead of its opening (Aug. 29). Former vendors can reclaim their spots while about 60 to 70 booths remain available for new tenants.

California-based Curry Up Now will open its first Tennessee eatery on Aug.

22 at 11 a.m. in Smyrna at 2160 Rock Springs Road, where the Patel family will host a grand opening offering free burritos, a live DJ, henna artist, photo booth, prize wheel & full-service bar.

A severe heatwave has led to increased electricity usage in Rutherford County, causing higher bills despite unchanged rates, according to Middle Tennessee Electric.

Utility spokesperson Amy Byers said bills will drop as cooler weather returns in September & October.

Overnight gas prices in Rutherford County went up from $3.46 to $3.69 per gallon for 87-octane fuel in the Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne area, while nearby Bedford County averages increased by about 4 cents – AAA reported the changes with Wilson County fares slightly lower.

The Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Directors earned the TSBA Board of Distinction Award for exceptional planning, leadership, and policy efforts.

Board Chair Amanda Moore said the honor (serving nearly 9,000 students) underscores the board’s focus on long-term student success.

Murfreesboro’s Safe Streets review ranked NW Broad Street, Veterans Parkway, Thompson Lane and Saint Andrews Drive for safety upgrades.

The city will study these corridors with a $200K federal grant and propose fixes such as improved signals + clearer crosswalks.

Starting Aug. 18, Whataburger will offer the returning Bacon Wrangler Double along with a new Bacon Wrangler Chicken sandwich featuring smoky chipotle aioli at participating locations — guests can choose from classic, spicy, or grilled options for a limited time.

Middle Tennessee women’s soccer beat Troy University in their season opener on Sept.

12, 2025 at the Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium (on campus) with two set-piece goals in the second half after a lightning delay.