Morning MurfreesboroSubscribe — it’s free

66°ThunderstormsHigh 70° · Low 51° · 100% rain

  1. 6 a.m.66°
  2. Noon69°
  3. 6 p.m.67°
  4. Midnight58°

6:10 a.m. 4:46 p.m.

Forecasted byThe Weather Channel

See this week
  1. 6 a.m.66°
  2. Noon69°
  3. 6 p.m.67°
  4. Midnight58°
  1. Today70°51°
  2. Thu71°45°
  3. Fri66°42°
  4. Sat58°33°
  5. Sun59°33°

6:10 a.m. 4:46 p.m.

See full forecast

Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Football playoffs start Friday, plus Mack Hawks heads to Webb

Plus, UFC Gym eyes a mid-November opening and an MTSU concert moves to 2027

The Morning Murfreesboro team1 story10 sources3 min read

High School FootballTop story

Rutherford County teams open the football playoffs on Fri., Nov. 6

Rutherford County's first-round slate has six games on Friday

Visiting teamHost
EaglevillePerry Co.
GallatinSmyrna
OaklandLebanon
CookevilleRiverdale
BlackmanGreen Hill
DCAProvidence Christian

Source: Dickson County Source

If you're a Friday night regular, mark Fri., Nov. 6. High school football teams across Middle Tennessee take the field with their seasons on the line, and the Rutherford County first-round slate includes Gallatin at Smyrna and Oakland at Lebanon.

Eagleville travels to Perry County in Class 1A, and both teams are 6-4, according to the first-round pairings. We suggest checking the bracket before you head out, since matchups are posted as the games become official.

  • Tickets: online through the app
  • Championship site: Finley Stadium in Chattanooga

Playoffs start Nov. 6 and the BlueCross Bowls run Dec. 3-⁠5

  1. Nov. 6First-round playoff games begin across the state.
  2. Dec. 3Division II championship games are played at Finley Stadium.
  3. Dec. 4Class 1A, 3A and 5A games are played at Finley Stadium.
  4. Dec. 5Class 2A, 4A and 6A games are played at Finley Stadium.

Source: The Tennessean

Asked

Tap an answer to see how Murfreesboro answered.

Asked

How will you follow the playoffs on Friday night?

Be the first to answer.

News Notes

Coaching

Longtime Oakland baseball coach Mack Hawks is heading to Webb School - Bell Buckle, the school announced Nov. 3. Hawks retired from Oakland on May 1 after 37 seasons. WGNS Radio reports he will lead the varsity for the 2027 spring season. Former Webb head coach Scott Hall will lead player development. The Daily HeraldWGNS Radio

Mack Hawks won 760 games and two state titles at Oakland

760
career victories
37
seasons at Oakland
9
district titles
2
TSSAA Class AAA state championships

Sources: The Daily Herald, WGNS Radio

New gym

UFC Gym Murfreesboro is projected to open in mid-November in the former YMCA building off Thompson Lane. The 41,000+ square-foot gym will have boxing and kickboxing classes and group fitness, including Zumba. murfreesboro.com

Concert

The Bailey Zimmerman show at the Murphy Center, set for Thursday, Nov. 5, has been rescheduled to Sept. 17, 2027. Original tickets remain valid, and mobile tickets updated automatically. WGNS Radio

Inspections

Mexiven, 1706 Bradyville Pike, scored a 72 on Oct. 27, landing on the county's list of lowest food health scores for Oct. 27 to Nov. 3. Inspectors cited 9 violations and embargoed 8 pounds of food. Rutherford Source

Weather

A Tuesday evening severe weather alert for Rutherford County called for about 2.09 inches of rain over the next 24 hours. It was overcast and 71.2°F at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Rutherford Source

Home

Two home kitchen upgrades under $24 while sales last: super-absorbent dish towels that come in an eight-pack and include a hanging loop, and a water-absorbing stone sponge holder that’s minimalist, compact, and keeps counters and sponges dry with natural diatomite stone.

Trending

Your wardrobe is begging for these two fall footwear essentials on sale for a limited time: a sturdy, versatile chelsea boot in your choice of faux leather or suede, and the perfect home moccasin that will keep your feet cozy against cold floors all winter.

Quoted

"The biggest breakthrough in decades." That's what experts are calling the innovative Horizon IX hearing device. Two standout features that caught our eye: dual processors for sharper speech + a small, nearly invisible design for all-day comfort. Try the technology for yourself with a 45-day, no-risk trial and experience effortless clarity.

Content marked with an * is advertising.

Sponsored

Apparel

5 women’s sweaters, cardigans, and fall tops under $35

Presented by The Buy

Sponsored

Fall is in full swing. Make sure your wardrobe is equipped for the get-togethers, cozy days, and special occasions ahead with five tops + cardigans you can grab for an instant look.

  • Asymmetrical bell sleeve top | $9.99 while sale lasts | Rib-stretch fabric and a boat neck make this a feminine, flirty top perfect for date night.
  • Merino blend scoop neck | $23.19 while sale lasts | Top-rated, this lightweight merino wool blend is easy to throw on and goes with everything.
  • Chunky popcorn cardigan | $34.98 while sale lasts | You’ll reach for this cozy, chunky knit every time there’s a chill in the air.
  • Open front cardigan coat | $32.99 | Go for a pop of yellow or classic navy, grey, or black in this warm winter knit that turns jeans and a tee into an instant outfit.
  • Pleated cardigan | $28.99 | This open-front knit made from 100% soft viscose has extra flair with a pleated bottom hem.

More worth The Buy

Asked

Tap an answer to see how Murfreesboro answered.

Asked

Will you check out UFC Gym Murfreesboro when it opens?

Be the first to answer.

Today’s puzzles

A new puzzle in each one every morning, played right here.

All 13 games

Quoted

You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.

— Jack London

Things to Do

Things to Do

Murfreesboro, TN

Wednesday, Nov. 4

See every Murfreesboro eventFeature your event

Jobs

Jobs

Submit your Job listing

Do you know just the position for our readers? Share it on our Jobs board.

Around the Block

Around the Block

Powered by Nextdoor

Neighbors

What is it about so many abandoned or dumped animals here in Murfreesboro.

“What is wrong with people who do that. It makes me ill. I just can understand how someone could feel good about their selves doing something like that to a defenseless animal. It’s disgusting”

— A neighbor, Murfreesboro

37 likes · 15 comments

View post

The Wrap

Santa has a big job lined up for Fri., Dec. 4. The Rutherford County Christmas tree lighting fills the historic courthouse square with caroling, carriage rides and a live nativity, and Santa is the one who lights the tree. Early, we know, but it sounds like a good one.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? MTSU soccer falls 3-1 to WKU, heads to CUSA tournament Nov. 8

Read yesterday’s edition

The Morning Murfreesboro teamMurfreesboro’s daily newsletter

How did we do today, Murfreesboro?

Tap a face. It takes under a minute.

Not for meLoved it

That’s your morning, Murfreesboro.

Send it to someone in Murfreesboro who’d want it.

ShareEmailFacebookX
Every source in this edition10 links · 8 outlets
  1. The Weather Channelweather.com
  2. Dickson County Sourcedicksoncountysource.com
  3. The Tennesseantennessean.com
  4. The Daily Heraldcolumbiadailyherald.com
  5. WGNS Radiowgnsradio.com
  6. murfreesboro.commurfreesboro.com
  7. WGNS Radiowgnsradio.com
  8. Rutherford Sourcerutherfordsource.com
  9. Rutherford Sourcerutherfordsource.com
  10. Murfreesboro events calendarmorningmurfreesboro.com

Past issues

  1. Tues., Nov. 3MTSU soccer falls 3-1 to WKU, heads to CUSA tournament Nov. 8
Every edition

Free every morning

Get Morning Murfreesboro in your inbox.

The news, the things to do, the jobs and the weather of Murfreesboro, in five minutes, every morning by 8 a.m.

Free forever · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime

Morning Murfreesboroto me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Football playoffs start Friday, plus Mack Hawks heads to Webb

Plus, UFC Gym eyes a mid-November opening and an MTSU concert moves to 2027

The TLDR

  1. High school football playoffs open Fri., Nov. 6
  2. Mack Hawks takes over Webb School baseball
  3. UFC Gym is projected to open in mid-November
Read this edition

More stories this week

From Morning Murfreesboro’s other editions

All the news
MTSU SportsMTSU women's soccer loses 3-1 to Western Kentucky but has clinched a playoff spotMTSU women's soccer lost its regular-season finale to Western Kentucky on Sunday, but the Blue Raiders are still headed to the postseason. They clinched a third consecutive playoff berth when Sam Houston drew with Delaware on Saturday.Tuesday’s editionRead SchoolsMTSU and Gaylord Opryland brought a holiday book to life for Homer Pittard studentsStudents at Homer Pittard Campus School got a holiday preview Oct. 22, when MTSU's College of Education and Gaylord Opryland Resort brought a children's book to life. Broadway director Neil Goldberg read his book, "POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance," and students met cast members from the holiday show, watched a preview performance and asked questions.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Murfreesboro

From The Daily News Journal, Rutherford Source and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

More local news

  1. The Daily News Journal28 minutes ago

    Predicting TSSAA football playoffs first rounds highlighted by Smyrna-Gallatin

    Seven Murfreesboro area TSSAA football teams will be battling in the first round of the state playoffs this week.

  2. Rutherford Source43 minutes ago

    Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Approaching 100 Years

    Previous to 1927, Rutherford County had no hospital, a handful of doctors and even fewer nurses to serve a county that was seeing high infant mortality rates. It was thanks to a grant of about $162,000 from the New York based Commonwealth Fund that the original Rutherford Hospital was built on three acres of land

  3. Rutherford Source2 hours ago

    Catch the Holiday Joy at the La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade

    The community is invited to La Vergne’s Spirit of Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 3 p.m. The parade begins at City Hall and ends at Veterans Memorial Park, where the Tree Lighting Ceremony and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus will follow. More Hometown Holidays This year’s theme is “The Season of

  4. Dickson County Source3 hours ago

    Middle Tennessee High School Football Schedule – Playoffs Round 1

    Check the Middle Tennessee high school football schedule for playoffs. Don't miss any of the exciting games this Friday.

  5. Main Street Media of Tennessee4 hours ago

    Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville mayors all win re-election bid

    Smyrna, La Vergne and Eagleville voters re-elected their townu2019s mayor on Tuesday. In Smyrna, Mary Esther Reed won with 9,089 votes over Joanne Delk, 3,720 votes. In La Vergne, Jason Cole, with 5,233 votes, beat James Miles, 2,672 votes. In Eagleville, Chad Leeman ran unopposed. Reed has served as Smyrnau2019s mayor since her appointment to the position in September 2013. She was first elected in 2014. Prior to that, she served on the Smyrna Town Council beginning in 2003 and served as vice-mayor from 2009-2013. Cole has served as La Vergneu2019s mayor since 2018. Prior to that, he served o

    Also reported byWGNS Radio

  6. WGNS Radio7 hours ago

    Tennessee Voters Overwhelmingly Approve All Three Constitutional Amendments

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Voters across Tennessee reshaped the state constitution on Tuesday (November 3rd), approving three statewide ballot measures by overwhelming supermajorities of 66 percent or more. The sweeping decisions lock major changes into courtroom bail hearings, state tax policy, and crime victims' legal rights for residents in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, and across Rutherford County. Under Article XI, Section 3 of the Tennessee Constitution, passing an amendment requires mo ...