Good morning, Murfreesboro.

MTSU has spotlighted five volunteer opportunities in Murfreesboro — from faith-based groups to youth programs — and will host a volunteer fair on Sept.

29 outside the Student Union Commons from 1 to 4 p.m.

Residents will volunteer at Build It Forward on Saturday, Sept.

26 at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to build wall panels for a Habitat home, co-hosted by Middle Tennessee Electric & First Mortgage. Volunteers provide time and receive guidance to help partner families build their future home.

Habitat for Humanity will host its Annual Cookin’ To Build on Saturday, Nov.

7 in Murfreesboro, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. and the event running from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—tickets are $30 and over 30 cooking teams will compete at the Public Square.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County will celebrate 40 years of service Thursday, Sept.

24 at 7:30 a.m. at 820 Jones Boulevard in Murfreesboro by hosting a breakfast & coffee event for community leaders, sponsors, former board members, staff & alumni to reflect on decades of impact.

Crews are building Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 3411 Memorial Blvd in the Publix shopping center across from the VA, and an opening date has not yet been set.

The new location will serve smoothies, sandwiches, flatbreads, wraps, and salads.

Main Street Murfreesboro will host the final Friday Night Live of the summer on Friday, Sept.

25 from 5:30 – 9:30 pm, featuring Mixtape, an 80s tribute band playing live music downtown. Locals are invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy this free family-friendly event.

Rutherford County Schools expects rising diesel prices to add about $250,000-$300,000 in extra costs while paying bus drivers more when fuel exceeds $4 per gallon - with prices near $6.

Bus service will continue without changes.

TDOT will close ramps on I-24 in Rutherford County for concrete repairs beginning the weekend of Sept.

25 for four weekends, with closures from 8 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Sunday; motorists should plan for delays & heed signage & drive safely.

Emma Shupp of LiveWell Family Medicine in Murfreesboro is transitioning to a membership-based, direct primary care model that offers unlimited visits, longer appointment times, in-house labs, and a pharmacy.

The approach provides affordable care for children, college students and adults via varying membership pricing.

Peak fall color will appear near November 1 in Murfreesboro — residents can plan walks on the Greenway, explore the historic Stones River National Battlefield, or enjoy nature at Barfield Crescent Park as the season unfolds.

The TSSAA has released the statewide high school football schedule for Week 6, featuring matchups in the region & out-of-state contests.

Schools will compete in games later this week with events broadcast live on the NFHS Network.

ESPN filmed part of the Monday Night Football intro featuring Chris Stapleton and Cindy Blackman Santana in Smyrna at Hollingshead Aviation.

Local officials supported filming on Aug. 3 - ensuring the town played a key role in the production for the season's broadcast.

A vote to choose the top TSSAA girls soccer player in the Murfreesboro area is open until noon on Sept.

25. Nominees include Madison Ulrich of Blackman and Taylor Genova of Stewarts Creek—each with standout season stats.

MTSU football defeated Nevada 27-20 at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, boosting the Blue Raiders to a 2-1 season record through key plays like fumble recoveries and touchdown runs.