Good morning, Murfreesboro.

The Woman's Club is hosting a Summer Garden Party on Saturday, Aug.

29 (5 to 8 p.m.) at 1750 Twelve Oaks Lane to raise funds for restoring Baskette House, a property built in 1856 with three fixed window sashes that will soon receive an accessible bathroom (RSVP required).

Tomorrow, Aug. 25, the Rutherford County Farmers Market at Lane Agri‑Park in Murfreesboro will be open from 2 to 7 p.m. and feature free bingo at 5:30 p.m.—with rounds for both kids and adults supporting local growers.

Murfreesboro's 45th International Folkfest will take place from June 6 to 13, 2027 at MTSU; about 80 international dancers and musicians will visit for community performances.

The event costs roughly $27,000 and relies on local support through the Sponsor a Dancer program.

Middle Tennessee State University marked a milestone by reopening the renovated Kirksey Old Main, a historic campus building now updated with modern classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces (housing Math and Computer Science).

A Murfreesboro parent recounted how she used gentle correction during speech therapy sessions with her son, Ezra, to help him master English when he started kindergarten.

The approach (suggested by his therapist) bridged language and cultural gaps in his early school days.

Local voters can select the Murfreesboro area TSSAA boys athlete of the week based on performances by athletes from Blackman, Cannon County and others, with the poll closing at 2 p.m. CT on Aug.

27.

No. 2 ranked Riverdale lost 19-14 in their season opener against Knoxville Catholic on Saturday night.

Hudson Fuqua made a defensive score on an interception while transfer Brylan Odour rushed for over 100 yards.

The vote for the local TSSAA girls athlete of the week for Aug.

17-23 is open now, with nominees showing strong performances in soccer and volleyball. Voting will close at 2 p.m. on Aug. 27.