Good morning, Murfreesboro.

The Rutherford County Craft Fair will take place at Lane Agri-Park on Saturday, Oct.

11 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—offering handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, art, autumn home décor, and specialty foods with free admission and parking.

A variety of family events are planned for October in Murfreesboro, including Pumpkin Fun Run on October 11, McFadden Fall Fest on October 14, Wild Rumpus on October 15, Cannonsburgh Village After Dark on October 17 and 18, Barfield Bash Hayride and Carnival and Old Scream Road on October 24 and 25, Harvest Days on October 25, and Fall Festival and Toddler Spooktacular on October 31—Old Scream Road may be too scary for small children.

Tennessee officials warned that med-etomidine is being mixed with fentanyl in the state's illegal drug market and urged people to avoid the drug and keep naloxone, a medicine for overdoses, ready because it is more potent than xylazine.

The American Psychological Association reports that Tennessee teens spend nearly five hours a day on social media while a Columbia study shows that this usage increases their risk of encountering drug-related content; local recovery advocates and law enforcement warn that criminal rings use secret codes on apps like TikTok and Snapchat—raising concerns that teens may be exposed to dangerous drugs such as fentanyl. Parents are urged to monitor app use as investigations continue.

Murfreesboro City Council approved a $6.4M project on August 21 to widen Medical Center Parkway, which will remove some landscaped trees to add turn lanes and expand the road from Thompson Lane to The Fountains.

The work started in September and will finish by early 2027—drivers can expect updated signals and a new median with fresh plants when it is done.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and state health officials warned that Medetomidine— a strong veterinary anesthetic— has been found in the illicit drug supply and is often mixed with fentanyl, urging residents to avoid the dangerous mixture and keep naloxone on hand for overdose emergencies.

Murfreesboro residents now have local access to advanced heart care as Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford launched its new Structural Heart and Valve Center — patients who once traveled to Nashville can now receive treatments like transcatheter aortic valve replacement from expert doctors. The center's opening is part of the hospital's effort to boost heart care in Rutherford County.

JPII four-star point guard Trey Pearson committed to High Point on Wednesday as confirmed by coach Charles Wade.

Pearson visited several schools and recovered from a broken metatarsal—making him the highest-rated recruit in High Point’s basketball history.

After a 1-3 start in non-conference play, Middle Tennessee will enter conference play with a road game against Kennesaw State at 5 p.m. CDT this weekend, and the Blue Raiders are gearing up for more matchups in the competitive 12-team league — a challenge for the team.

Former MTSU teammates Charvarius Ward and Brent Stockstill helped the Colts win 42-20 over the Titans on Sunday in Nashville — Ward played as the team’s top corner while Stockstill worked as a defensive analyst.

Their roles boosted the Colts' unbeaten season start and highlighted their strong NFL contributions.

Powerslave Concert

8-11:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Tickets starting at $32.25 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Powerslave and Alice Unleashed.

TENA Educational Conference and Industry Partner Show

9 AM-6 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Check official website for entry fees — Join industry professionals for enlightening sessions and networking opportunities.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Tailgate Brewery

6-7:30 p.m. — TailGate Brewery Murfreesboro — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with a fun modern calligraphy class for beginners!

Micro Wrestling Federation Live Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Happy's Sports Lounge — Tickets from $68 — Experience an unforgettable night of micro wrestling entertainment.

Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Football Game

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Floyd Stadium — Ticketed event — Catch the excitement as the Blue Raiders host the Bears in a thrilling college football matchup.

Make Your Own Wine with Prohibition

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — $350 for one guest — Create your own wine in a fun, hands-on three-session class at a local winery.

Harry Potter Trivia Night

6-11:59 p.m. — Shelli's Coffee + Social — Limited spots available — Muggles unite for a night of fun-filled Harry Potter trivia competitions.