Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Costa 10 Minute Oil Change of Murfreesboro held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept.

1 at 11 a.m. at 840 Middle Tennessee Blvd., marking its opening with quick oil change service for local drivers.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will host Hispanic Heritage Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 502 SE Broad Street—featuring music, dance, crafts, and storytelling with interactive exhibits included with regular admission.

In 2025, visitors spent over $804 million in Rutherford County — a 2.1% rise from 2024 that also generated more than $78 million in tax revenue, with daily spending averaging about $2.2 million.

The county ranked seventh among Tennessee counties for visitor spending.

Buc-ee’s in Murfreesboro is moving toward a fall opening this season after spending $20 million to improve the interstate exit — the project will create about 200 jobs with salaries from $50,000 to $100,000 — and boost tax revenue as travelers stop for fuel, food and merchandise.

Roscoe Sanders was named RCS Assistant Safety Director for Rutherford County Schools by Director Jimmy Sullivan — bringing decades of law enforcement and military experience to help keep schools safe.

He will begin his role on Sept. 14 — joining Safe Schools Director Steve McClanahan to support students, staff and parents.

U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger and Tennessee delegates honored Dolly Parton on Sept.

2 with a symbolic resolution and a moment of silence on the House floor (a bipartisan tribute recognizing her music, literacy, disaster relief and philanthropy).

State lawmakers propose Tennessee assume 100% of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library costs starting in 2027 — a plan to preserve her literacy legacy.

House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Senate Finance Chair Bo Watson announced the proposal Sept. 1, and the state budget process will decide its approval.

MTSU graduate Emma Brown signed a professional contract with Durham FC in England, making her the first Blue Raider to turn pro since 2022 (when Peyton DePriest joined a French club).

She played 39 matches at MTSU, earning all-conference recognition during her final season.

Oakland beat Rockvale 2-0 at Siegel Park on Tuesday, Sept.

1 with Lala Southammavong scoring in the 28th minute & Norrah Vaovasa adding a goal six minutes later, which improved the Patriots to a 2-1 record.