Good morning, Murfreesboro.

MTSU’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum hosted the Country Music Cluster Dog Show from September 23 to 26, drawing more than 1,500 dogs across over 100 breeds to compete in indoor events and the outdoor FastCat dash.

The Nashville Kennel Club celebrated its 100th anniversary by partnering with the Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club—spectators enjoyed food trucks and vendor displays with $5 parking.

Oaklands Mansion at 901 N.

Maney Ave in Murfreesboro will host two Halloween experiences—on October 16 and 17, a speakeasy offering live jazz, specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for adults, and on October 20, a free haunted storytelling night with local lore for families—in the historic estate.

The McNeilus Volterra ZSL electric trash collection truck made in Murfreesboro won the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee award from the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

It is North America's first fully electric collection vehicle — selected from more than 100 nominees statewide and built at the facility on Joe B. Jackson Parkway near Interstate 24.

MTSU's annual Mystery Book Sale took place from Oct 8 to Oct 10 in the Peck Hall courtyard, drawing many students who bought $5 books wrapped in paper with hints about their genre to support the English Graduate Student Organization.

The event showcased various book types & helped build a supportive community among graduate students while funding future activities.

Last week, former Rep. Donna Barrett spoke at the Tennessee State Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste in Murfreesboro about the Middle Point Landfill, which she said is receiving trash from (27 counties and six states).

Her remarks stressed that local residents should not bear the burden of waste from other areas.

The city's Fall Leaf Collection season will start on October 13 and run until January 31—residents may pile loose leaves curbside if they follow posted guidelines.

Crews from the Street and Solid Waste departments will work on opposite sides of Broad Street—Streets serving the north and east while Solid Waste handles the south and west.

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Captain Shane Richardson received the 2025 Firefighter of the Year Award at a lunch reception at Through the Grapevine in Murfreesboro on Wednesday, where he was honored for his dedication & leadership in emergency training and service.

Murfreesboro area high school football is heating up as five 6A teams use a fall break bye week to prepare for key October 17th games—Oakland, Riverdale, Blackman, Rockvale and Siegel build on recent wins as they aim for playoff pushes.

Oakland carried a 35-14 win over Rockvale while Riverdale boosted its season with a strong 31-13 victory.

The Central Magnet girls’ golf team finished runner-up for the second straight year after losing a one-hole playoff to Greeneville in the Class A state tournament in Sevier County—despite closing a five-shot gap after the opening round.

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.

Modern Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — Ticket price not specified — Explore the art of modern calligraphy with a festive pumpkin theme for beginners.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Football

6:30-8 p.m. — Floyd Stadium — Cost varies — Experience college football rivalry live at Floyd Stadium as the Gamecocks take on the Blue Raiders.

Harry Potter Trivia Night

6 p.m. — Shelli's Coffee + Social — Limited spots available — Test your wizarding knowledge and enjoy themed costumes for a discount.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Awareness Course

8 AM to 5 PM on Day 1, 8 AM to Noon on Day 2 — Rutherford County Emergency Management — $445.00 — Enhance law enforcement skills in Commercial Motor Vehicle regulation and enforcement.