Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Arts in the Parks will be held at Stones River National Battlefield on Saturday, Oct.

17 with free live music, fife and drum sets, and artillery demonstrations. Attendees should bring a folding-chair to watch events on the lawn behind the visitor center at 3501 Old Nashville Highway.

MTSU’s Middle Tennessee Business Confidence Index stands at 57.2 today, showing local business optimism despite rising housing costs and permitting challenges that affect hiring; over half of respondents expressed worry about housing expenses (55.8% are very or extremely concerned).

Rutherford County Schools installed 34 onsite weather stations to enhance severe weather safety using the Perry Weather system, which offers real-time updates via a mobile app & dashboard.

Staff monitor conditions to alert when lightning is detected within 10 miles, guiding safe pauses for outdoor activities.

Middle Tennessee State University's Blue Raider football team will honor Dolly Parton by wearing a commemorative jersey patch for their home opener against Murray State on Saturday.

Athletics Director Chris Massaro and Beverly Keel unveiled the design.

Murfreesboro residents can vote for the TSSAA girls athlete of the week for Aug.

24-30 as nominees posted standout performances in volleyball and soccer. The poll (which includes efforts like 26 assists during a volleyball win) closes at 2 p.m. Sept. 3.

Residents can cast their vote for the Murfreesboro area TSSAA boys athlete of the week based on Aug.

24-30 performances; nominees include players such as Kemani Bass and Romeo George. Voting closes at 2 p.m. on Sept. 3.