Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Saturday, Sept. 5, the Hummingbird Festival will take place at Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Road) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; live bird banding begins at 8 a.m. and family activities start at 10 a.m. Free admission and local vendors round out the event.

Boro Golf & Social Club will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Aug.

27 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. and a free community event until 8 p.m. at its indoor facility on Old Fort Parkway (between Hobby Lobby and Gold’s Gym).

Oaklands Mansion will host its 2nd Annual Fall Art and Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept.

5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The free event offers local art, handmade crafts, food trucks and a $5 self-guided tour that supports history preservation.

On Aug. 18, 2026, U.S. News & World Report ranked Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro as the top public high school nationally; the school earned perfect scores in key subjects and improved from a No. 3 ranking last year in a review of over 27,000 schools.

Yesterday, Middle Tennessee State University officials reopened Kirksey Old Main after a $54 million renovation during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by alumni, elected officials, and community leaders.

The updated facility now houses computer labs, offices, and academic spaces while preserving its historic design.

MTSU expanded the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center to over 4,000 sqft at the Keathley University Center, offering transition services, academic advising, and counseling to more than 1,200 veterans and their families annually (per the community announcement).

Camino Real 3 and Bubble Tea Cafe in Murfreesboro had food embargoed during inspections on Aug.

12 and Aug. 14 for temperature control and date-marking issues — each restaurant must have a follow-up inspection within 10 days.

Rutherford County's recent inspections gave perfect scores of 100 to local food service, tattoo, and pool establishments inspected from Aug.

11 to Aug. 18; inspection reports are available for public review at county health departments.

MTSU Athletics will host a free Fan Day at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium on Aug.

22 from 5 to 7 p.m. Fans can get autographs, try inflatables, enjoy sponsor giveaways, and join seating tours as well as a meet-and-greet with the Greek community.

Riverdale Warriors built momentum in the offseason with returning quarterback Gavin Hampton and key transfers; they will open the season on the road against a Knoxville Catholic team on Saturday.

MTCS head coach Christian Peterson said the Cougars will return 17 to 18 starters for the 2026 season as they prepare to face a tough schedule + two out-of-state games.

He added the team's strong offense and defense show promise for a competitive campaign.

Three top Class 6A teams from Rutherford County will compete in regional rivalries in Week 1 football games starting Friday, Aug.

21, with Oakland at Christ Presbyterian Academy, Blackman hosting Clarksville, and Riverdale playing at Knoxville Catholic on Saturday. The teams will also meet later in the season.