Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro’s new Buc-ee’s travel center will open on Nov.

16 at 6 a.m. off Interstate 24 at the Joe B. Jackson exit, and customers may line up at midnight. A hiring event runs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 at The View at the Fountains.

TriStar Tax & Business Solutions is helping local business owners update Q3 records to build a smarter Q4 budget in time for year-end tax planning; the service offers free consultations by appointment in Murfreesboro and surrounding areas.

Wawa opened its fourth location in Murfreesboro at 5208 Veterans Parkway on Sept.

10 and hosted an invite-only Taste of Wawa event the day before. The store partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank, donating a portion of its first week’s sales for the Lending a Helping Hoagie initiative.

A new White House order signed Aug.

26 increases imported lean beef trimmings by 300,000 metric tons for 2026, with supplies available in three 30-day phases starting Sept. 1 + Tennessee cattle farmers warn the extra imports could lower local prices and slow domestic herd growth.

A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Sept.

19 in Murfreesboro as dangerous temperatures persist with heat indexes reaching up to 108 degrees, and local officials urge residents (especially older adults and young children) to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities.

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett warned local business owners that suspicious mail offering certificates of status for a fee is a scam targeting newly registered businesses and charities.

He advised entrepreneurs to obtain necessary documents directly from his office — report any questionable letters promptly.

Renovation has started on the historic 1888 First United Methodist Church sanctuary at One East College downtown, with completion planned for early 2027.

The project no longer includes the earlier hotel plan and will offer residences, commercial space and parking — while preserving the historic bell tower.

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, MTSU’s cross country team won three C-USA awards as junior Allan Kiplagat finished first in the men’s four-mile race with a time of 19:12.38 & led his team to a win while sophomore Evalyne Wambui and freshman Vivianan Salonia also earned honors.

Middle Tennessee will host Nevada for a week 3 football game at Floyd Stadium Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Analysts report that Nevada faces quarterback injury concerns + coach Jeff Choate expects to boost the team.

Quarterback LJ Funk transferred from Brentwood High to Pearl-Cohn on Sept.

16 for better football opportunities and quickly earned his teammates' respect, leading the Firebirds to strong finishes and aiming for a state championship (his move boosting team spirit).