There are more eyes in the sky than ever before, and some of them in Murfreesboro are drones that belong to the police department. Drone as First Responder programs are expanding rapidly across the country, a surge driven by a Federal Aviation Administration decision last year to streamline the waiver process that lets police departments […]
A Murfreesboro tradition returns to Hop Springs this September as Uncle Dave Macon Days: A Roots Rendezvous celebrates its 2026 festival with three days of bluegrass, old-time, Americana and gospel music, contests, dancing and family-friendly entertainment. This year the festival will be bringing back its long-running instrument competitions. The next chapter of Uncle Dave Macon […]
Rutherford County continues to move forward with plans for a new jail and Sheriff’s Office campus on the former county fairgrounds property, but the owners oppose eminent domain, say the land is under a $38 million contract, and point to questions about whether the site has enough sewer capacity. The Rutherford County Commission voted 12–9 […]
Hello everyone, I do hope your summer is going well, your garden is thriving and you’re getting ready for football weather. When I think of football season I think of food, fun and fellowship. Speaking of food, fun and fellowship, I thought I would talk to you about a place where I learned to drink […]
For 15 years now, The Grumpy Bookpeddler has been giving Murfreesboro readers a place to browse, buy, sell and discover used books. The small family business has become a downtown destination, with more than 50,000 volumes on its shelves. Alan Wollard, the original “Grumpy Bookpeddler,” opened the store in 2011. After over a decade behind […]
Have you noticed the large white birds with long necks and legs around Murfreesboro? If so, you aren’t alone. The Great Egrets have created quite a stir over the last few months, with several neighbors asking about these birds, wondering what they are and getting excited when spotting them in the natural places around town. […]
Smyrna’s Springhouse Theatre Company will present the powerful and visually stunning musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame this September, inviting audiences to experience a story of love, belonging, courage and redemption set against the breathtaking backdrop of medieval Paris. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays Sept. 11, 12, 18 and 19; […]
Fall migration turns many local backyards into potential pit stops for birds on the move, and a few smart tweaks can make yours irresistible. As nesting season wraps up, birds are shifting from raising families to finding food and safety for the months ahead. Many birds begin traveling in flocks, teaming up with their own […]
