Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Local updates include new dining spots with Bubba’s 33 and Wawa now open while Monster Mini Golf will debut in early 2027, and MTSU will host a career fair with 175 employers as the Career Development Center offers resume reviews + mock interviews for students and alumni.

Families can join a trick or treat event on Friday, Oct.

30 from 3-5 p.m. at Historic Rutherford County Square in downtown where local businesses host a safe and family-friendly Halloween gathering (bring costumes for extra fun).

Halloween Hollow Haunted House returns for its fifth season today with new attractions like four redesigned haunted houses, interactive zones, VIP experiences and Dark Weddings in Middle Tennessee; it will run each weekend through Nov.- 1.

Friday Night Live brought a free concert to the Murfreesboro Public Square yesterday — local officials set traffic closures to begin at 5 p.m. to keep the area safe.

MTSU held listening sessions on Sept.

24 where faculty and students shared what they expect from the new president. The sessions are part of a joint search process with Korn Ferry, with candidate reviews starting after Oct. 15.

MTSU’s Fraternity and Sorority Life participation rose 15% this fall from 812 to 933 members, surpassing a 10% target set by student affairs (Director Victor Felts credits enhanced engagement).

The office will add Lamba Theta Alpha Latina Sorority while chartering Pi Kappa Phi in early October to boost student connections.

Rutherford County will host a free household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, Oct.

10 from 8 a.m. to noon at 4765 Florence Road in Murfreesboro. Residents should bring chemicals in original, labeled containers and remain in their cars while workers unload.

The John and Jen Morning Show featured Emma Shupp of Live Well Family Medicine at 1630 Northwest Broad Street discussing Direct Primary Care—a membership model offering longer appointments, in-house labs and hormone therapy—while sharing updates on local restaurants and upcoming events such as The Table at Gregory’s and Bubba’s 33.

Liberty Creek girls soccer beat Station Camp 4+0 on Thursday night when Addy McKinney recorded a hat trick that included a planned on-field flip after receiving an assist from Addie Medina in the 61st minute.

MTSU's Blue Raiders are set to face Jacksonville State today at 6 p.m. CDT at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama in their first Conference USA matchup this season; improved offensive line play and tightened special teams are key factors (as shown in recent games).