Good morning, Murfreesboro.

City Barbeque Smyrna will open on Aug.

24, 2026 at 110 W. Sam Ridley Pkwy (near Sewart’s Landing) with a Rib and Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. and gift bags for the first 50 guests.

The living history event on the Confederates’ fight will take place on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Stones River National Battlefield, where living historians will demonstrate artillery, infantry, and cavalry tactics while a ranger recounts a soldier’s story. The programs are set beside the park visitor center.

A new SmartAsset study shows that a single adult in Tennessee needs $89,898 a year to live comfortably, a slight 1.7% drop from last year.

The analysis also finds that a family of four requires about $197,267 annually to meet living expenses.

Central Magnet School is now the top-ranked high school in the nation after rising from third place in the 2026-2027 U.S. News rankings — the school serving grades six to 12 has earned praise from local education leaders for strengthening public education.

MTSU will welcome its incoming freshmen at its annual Convocation on Saturday, Aug.

22 at Murphy Center, featuring keynote speaker Edward J. Larson, a True Blue Pledge and a class photo. Other events include a Friday President's Party near Keathley University Center and a Free Cycle giveaway on Saturday morning.

MTSU hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug.

18 — its renovated Kirksey Old Main was unveiled during a campus event led by President Sidney A. McPhee. Photos from the ceremony capture the milestone moment.

Rob Mitchell’s 2026 report shows Rutherford County’s median listing price dropped 1.02% to $482,250 in June while sales prices fell 0.8% to $446,470; mortgage rates hovered around (6.23%) and the study finds homeownership remains challenging despite leveling prices.

Miracle Field at McKnight Park now has a new synthetic turf surface after the old rubber became slick in rain.

The town spent roughly ($200,000) from its 2026 capital plan to keep games safe for all players.

MTSU now offers three premium seating options at Floyd Stadium—Open Air Boxes, SRM Concrete Club and the Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club—for fans looking to upgrade their game experience as football season nears.

Premium seating begins at $1,250 per person, compared to $110 for standard tickets.