The Tennessee House of Representatives on March 3 approved legislation creating four new state natural areas and expanding six existing ones. Guided by State Representative Greg Vital, R-Harrison, House Bill 126 passed unanimously. The bill designates as natural areas: Versailles Knob in Rutherford County, a 40-acre forest with large limestone outcrops that provides habitat for […]

Spring in Tennessee means it’s time for smoky aromas, sizzling grills, and the sounds of Southern rock filling the air as the Boro BBQ Festival returns to celebrate its 13th year of bringing the community together through great food and music. The Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club presents its 13th annual celebration of community, the Boro […]

Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation is working closely with alumnus and retired administrator Vincent Windrow and the Friends of Cemetery School to help preserve one of the state’s only remaining black schools built during segregation. “There are so few surviving examples of segregated schools built in the rural South. At one time […]

Photo by Ashleigh Newnes On March 14, 2025, Murfreesboro’s night sky was transformed by the mesmerizing glow of a total lunar eclipse. As the Earth moved directly between the Sun and the Moon, the lunar surface darkened before shifting into a deep, rusty red—a phenomenon known as a “blood moon.” For several hours, residents stood […]

Since its ribbon cutting last September, Murfreesboro’s skate park, located at Old Fort Park, has become a vibrant community gathering spot, attracting skaters of all skill levels and backgrounds. Park officials are thrilled with the park’s reception, noting that it remains consistently busy regardless of weather conditions. “Anytime we go out there, there’s always lots […]

Hello everybody, I hope you all are doing well and all your teams won during March Madness. I was asked to do a story about dealing with recovery from alcoholism and addiction. So first of all, let me just say how grateful I am to be alive today and to have some walking-around sense (depending […]

April 3 – Brew Business Mixer Meet and connect with other local business owners, grow your network and pick up some skills along the way at the Brew Business Mixer at Middle Ground Brewing Company (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Thursday, April 3, (and the first Thursday of each month) from 4:30–6:30 p.m. For more […]

As the old saying goes, “don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today.” This is especially true when planning for your family’s future. While it may not happen every day in your life, the loss of a loved one is a reality for many. It’s a common belief that the most valuable asset […]