Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Labor Day today highlights the local workers who built our community, from the 1834 calculation that nearly made our city the state capital to the rise of railroads, mills and modern car plants that continue to fuel our growth.

Greenhouse Ministries’ Live In the ’Boro returns on Friday, Sept.

18 at Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Highway) with local performers competing for $1,000 as Jordan McCullough headlines his hometown show to support community ministry programs. Tickets cost $25 and are available online.

Milkshake Factory at The Avenue Murfreesboro will add a limited-time Pumpkin Pie Shake on Sept.

14 and launch a Thursday Happy Hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (located next to Bar Louie in the former Sweet CeCe’s venue) while also offering a new Marshmallow Cinnamon Crunch Bark.

The Concrete Gentlemen advises homeowners to maintain decks to keep outdoor spaces attractive and safe by sweeping, cleaning, and sealing wood or composite surfaces.

This routine prevents moisture-related damage from daily use and Middle Tennessee’s heat and rain and may save repair costs in the long run.

MTSU will invest $16 million to rebuild Floyd Stadium's west side, replacing old concrete seats with 2,200 chairback seats plus nearly doubling legroom.

Work will begin after the season ends so the improvements are ready for the opening game of the 2027 Blue Raider season.

MTSU hockey opened its season with two losses to Arkansas at the Ford Ice Center in Antioch — the Blue Raiders are adjusting to a new style and will host West Virginia University on Sept.

12.

MTSU football boosted team morale with a 38-14 win over Murray State on Sept.

5 after several long weather delays. Coach Derek Mason praised the close team bond for the turnaround — the Blue Raiders will face Marshall on Sept. 12 in their next game.

A TSSAA contest for girls athlete of the week is open, featuring standout volleyball and soccer players from local schools for the week of Aug.

31-Sept. 6. Votes are accepted until 2 p.m. Sept. 10 (check local sports updates for results).

Voters in Murfreesboro can now choose the local TSSAA boys athlete of the week based on football performances from Aug.

31-Sept. 6, and the poll will close at 2 p.m. Sept. 10.