Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department invites families to its Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, Oct.

10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Station 11 + 3924 Blaze Drive, where visitors will tour fire trucks, meet firefighters, and learn key safety tips.

Media arts students gained practical experience at the Engage Fest held Oct.

1 outside the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment, where the six-hour event featured over 20 live musical performances and was organized by MTSU's RIM department and Omega Delta Psi (the only co-ed recording fraternity).

Residents can safely dispose of hazardous household items at a free event this Saturday, Oct.

10, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department (4765 Florence Road). Sponsored by TDEC's Division of Solid Waste, the collection accepts cleaners, auto products and lawn chemicals but not medical waste.

Tennessee voters will head to the polls on Nov.

3 in the first governor's race where both major parties have nominated women, along with an independent contender. Candidates Blackburn, Green & Pinkston offer different visions for state leadership as the contest builds statewide momentum.

Today, officials announced that the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project reached Commercial Close, advancing the planned 26-mile toll-lane that will connect Rutherford County and Nashville — further details on next steps are expected.

Mi Bella Colombia now serves arepas, empanadas and its signature bandeja paisa platter at 452 N.

Thompson Ln. in Murfreesboro, replacing the former We Love Empanadas space. The restaurant is open Sunday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (its full Colombian menu adds a fresh option to the busy dining lane).

AllTrails launched a new tool today to help local hikers track peak fall foliage and avoid crowds on routes including Virgin Falls State Natural Area and Rock Island State Park.

Premium users can view detailed maps with weather data and community photos to plan their hikes.

Bubba's 33—located at 119 North Thompson Lane—now serves burgers, pizza, wings and more.

It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday–Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Local voters can choose the TSSAA boys athlete of the week for Sept.

28–Oct. 3 from nominees including standout football players, with votes accepted until 2 p.m. on Oct. 8.

MTSU club hockey lost both games in its two-game series against University of Alabama at Pelham Civic Center, with penalties & a late overtime loss affecting results.

The Blue Raiders will host University of Central Florida on Oct. 9-10 at Ford Ice Center in Antioch to chase a .500 mark.