Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Americanafest started at Eastside Bowl on Sept.

16 with Grace Potter leading an intimate set while bluegrass acts Meels and Sister Sadie energized the crowd, and Sonny Landreth with Eli Paperboy Reed closed the day. NPR & WMOT will broadcast live on Sept. 17-18 to share the festival experience with fans.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds have been seen in local gardens and parks as many begin migrating south for winter.

They fatten up with nectar and bright flowers (like cardinal and marigold) and are expected to return mid-April.

Nonprofit grant applications for FY27-28 open Oct.

1 to Oct. 31 (4:30 p.m. deadline) from the Community Investment Trust, which last cycle funded 30 groups with $598,525. Awards are set for May 30 and projects will run from July 1 to June 30 next year.

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighters returned safely on Sunday night from a 14-day mission fighting wildfires in Texas, welcomed by department leaders who thanked the city council and mayor for their support.

AAA warns Murfreesboro tailgaters to follow grill safety tips & designate sober drivers to avoid fires and injuries at football games, while noting that Rutherford County fuel prices remain high with 87-octane at $4.14 per gallon amid slight regional differences.

Dr. Mark Kestner from his office (1435 NW Broad St.) advises that losing 10% of body weight and adding 2-3 hours of moderate exercise each week can help people with diabetes improve blood sugar control and reduce medication use, urging everyone to start with simple, enjoyable activities.

Riverdale defeated Stewarts Creek 55—6 on Thursday night in Region 6-3A play — senior quarterback Gavin Hampton threw four touchdown passes and ran for one, helping the Warriors improve to 4—1 overall.

David’s Week 5 Pick‘em column outlines predictions for upcoming Wilson County football matchups.

He forecasts wins for Friendship Christian at Clarksville Academy, Gallatin, Lebanon, Jefferson County, Nashville Christian, Watertown & Cookeville based on recent team performances.

Caroline Macander, a graduate student at MTSU, has taken on a larger leadership role for the Blue Raiders volleyball team after a teammate injury and also coaches younger players in the community; she registered 59 kills + over 1,000 assists during her college career.

Riverdale’s volleyball team ended its losing streak with a five-set win (25-17, 17-25, 21-25, 25-17, 15-13) over Central Magnet on Wednesday, Sept.

16 at their home court. The Tigers extended their winning streak to five matches (boosting spirits ahead of postseason play).