Good morning, Murfreesboro.

The Brass Tap plans three Middle Tennessee locations, starting in Brentwood and later in Murfreesboro and Franklin under a three-unit franchise led by 23-year-old Ohm Patel, and the group will announce addresses and opening dates once sites are secured.

A TDOT 2026 study found Smyrna Airport generated $1.02 billion in annual business revenue, supported 3,995 jobs, and paid $356.9 million in payroll.

Airport officials are seeking $21.5 million from Congress to replace the 1953 air-traffic control tower and plan projects to add highly skilled jobs.

Murfreesboro signed a letter of intent with Morrison-based WastAway to sort curbside trash so (85%) of material sent there will be recycled or turned into renewable resources, and the city is targeting a start by the end of 2027 using residents' existing bins.

MTSU will host its annual 100 Miles of Hope blood drive Nov.

2-4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Campus Recreation Center (1848 Blue Raider Drive), offering walk-ins or online registration, free visitor parking, pizza, a T-shirt, a $10 Amazon eGift card and four tickets to the 2026 New Mexico State vs. Blue Raiders game.

Oflow will host Halloween cookie decorating on Oct.

31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 115 N Maple St., where participants can decorate homemade cookies with supplied toppings; cookies are $5 each or $10 for three and spots require reservation.

Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity builds homes and repairs senior houses, partnering with applicants who meet credit and work criteria and complete homeowner classes; it will hold info meetings at Patterson Park on Jan.

19, Feb. 1, and Feb. 6 (times vary), open applications March 1 to 5, and host Cookin’ to Build on Nov. 7 at the Public Square.

Lancaster Christian Academy freshman Grace Whitt was named TSIAA Girls High School Runner of the Year after helping the LCA girls place fourth at the TSIAA meet, and she also earned All-Conference honors.

Middle Tennessee Christian's Marlo Nichols threw a 99-yard touchdown pass to Trey Youell in the third quarter against Providence Christian Academy on Oct.

29, giving the Cougars a 7-3 lead and tying the TSSAA regular-season record for longest touchdown pass and reception.

Middle Tennessee State lost 44-28 to Kennesaw State at home on Oct.

28 after costly turnovers and special teams mistakes, dropping MTSU to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in CUSA. The Blue Raiders will regroup for the home rivalry game against Western Kentucky on Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m., needing two more wins to reach bowl eligibility.

The Tennessee Titans traded All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears on Thursday for two first-round picks (2027 and 2028) and a 2028 fourth-round pick, while the Bears received the Titans' 2028 fifth-rounder.