Good morning, Murfreesboro.

The Rutherford County Farmers Market is celebrating fall with evening Tuesday markets and a family Bingo Night (Sept.

15, 5:30 p.m.) at 315 John R Rice Blvd in Murfreesboro, offering locally grown pumpkins, apples, and squash every Tuesday and Friday in September.

Firefighters battled a large brush fire on Stones River Lane on Friday around 12:45 p.m. in Rutherford County — with resources from several departments they contained the flames and checked for hot spots as authorities remind residents to follow outdoor burning restrictions.

Wawa will open a new 24/7 convenience store and sandwich counter on Sept.

10 on Veterans Parkway, offering signature hoagies and free hot coffee to early visitors. The grand opening festivities include a Taste of Wawa event on Sept. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

A study identified Aldi as the least expensive grocery chain across 32 states while Whole Foods ranks as the priciest, with consumers in Tennessee paying over 50% more at Whole Foods.

The study notes that Aldi operates 71 stores statewide (mostly in larger metro areas).

MTSU celebrated the grand reopening of its historic Kirksey Old Main building in Murfreesboro on Aug.

31 after a $54 million renovation, drawing over 200 supporters as the fall semester nears.

Rutherford County Schools installed 34 weather stations built by Perry Weather at campuses to measure lightning, heat and air quality (including wet bulb globe temperature) so that athletic practices and school activities can adjust based on accurate readings.

MTSU secured a $2M NSF grant to train graduate students in quantum science and AI through its QRISE National Research Traineeship program over the next five years.

Eight students in the 2026-27 cohort will receive tuition aid, a stipend, and local research opportunities.

MTSU Blue Raiders will play Murray State on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro.

The team will wear special jersey patches — honoring Dolly Parton — as they work to kick off the season strong.