Good morning, Murfreesboro.

MTSU hosted its Blue Zoo Bash on Friday, Sept.

4 with live music, games, and a blue banner reveal at Floyd Stadium to kick off the football season—a tailgate event in Walnut Grove on Saturday featured food trucks and entertainment.

Next Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, over 2,000 volunteers will visit classrooms across our community for the 22nd Reading in the Schools Day, reading to more than 20,000 students & promoting year-round literacy.

MTSU hosts free fall Star Parties in Murfreesboro, starting with a lecture at 6:30 p.m. in Room 102 (Wiser-Patten Science Hall at 422 Old Main Circle) followed by telescope viewing if the sky is clear.

Upcoming sessions are on Oct. 2, Nov. 6, and Dec. 4.

Ann Hoke of Huffaker and Hoke Realty Partners advises buyers to carefully assess the terrain, drainage, and maintenance needs of acreage properties in Middle Tennessee — a reminder that the number of acres alone does not show the property's true potential.

On Friday night, MTCS beat Rock Hill, Ohio 47-7 with Nichols throwing for 160 yards and Bangura scoring three touchdowns, while Eagleville topped Tennessee Heat 14-7 with Fox and Maloney making key plays; both teams will host games on Friday.

Fubo TV offers a five-day free trial that lets fans watch 63 college football games on Saturday, including the Middle Tennessee matchup at Johnny Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro at 7 p.m. ET + promo discounts are available to boost season excitement.

On Sept. 5, MTSU's football team won 38 to 14 over Murray State in a weather-shortened season opener at their home stadium.

The win marked an important start for the team as local fans celebrated a promising season.

The Spring Hill Raiders rolled to a 57-0 shutout win over Glencliff Friday night on the road, with sophomore quarterback Jonah Gipson throwing and running for multiple touchdowns.

Coach Josh Taylor said his team is working on consistency as they prepare for their Week 4 matchup against Lawrence County.