Whit’s Custard has opened at 4310 Veterans Pkwy. (near Franklin Road), in the building also housing Waldo’s, Vui’s and Tazikis. The growing regional chain, known for frozen custard made fresh daily, serves classic vanilla and chocolate flavors alongside rotating weekly specialties, custard sandwiches, scoops and shakes, floats, sundaes and “Whitser” concrete-style creations. Whit’s also offers […]

At an age when many people may believe their competitive days are behind them, Murfreesboro resident Terry Coulter is proving that some of life’s greatest achievements can come later in life. Coulter recently won the gold medal in the one-mile power walking event at the Tennessee Senior Olympics, held June 21, finishing with a remarkable […]

For generations, county fairs have served as celebrations of agriculture, community, and small-town traditions. From livestock shows and baking contests to carnival rides, live music, tractor displays and fried fair food, these annual gatherings remain one of Middle Tennessee’s most beloved summer traditions. Although Rutherford County does not currently have a summer fair of its […]

After nine days, more than 2,300 miles, and countless split-second decisions, the Stones River Racing Team has claimed the 2026 Great Race X Cup Division Championship, finishing the prestigious cross-country rally with a cumulative score of 2 minutes, 11 seconds under perfect time. Traveling in “Bonnie”, a 1953 Pontiac Chieftain, the team crossed the finish […]

As the temperatures rise in Middle Tennessee, many will look to beat the heat with a delightful scoop of ice cream, a tasty paleta, chilly shaved ice, refreshing fruit bowl or a decadent concrete. From classic chocolate milkshakes to banana splits, soft-serve cones, fruit bowls and Italian ices, here’s a look at some of the […]

Belles, a rising star in country music, will be performing at Hop Springs in Murfreesboro on Friday, July 31, part of her 27-city tour across the country. Belles (Kelli Belles), a Nebraska native who now resides in Nashville, has amassed over 100 million streams across her discography. One of her hit songs, “Crazy as Me” […]

Chinkapin Craftstead, in partnership with the Arts Center of Cannon County and support from the Tennessee Arts Commission, is happy to unveil the winner of the annual sculpture competition for 2026. “Appalachian Dreams,” designed and installed by Logan McNulty, is a metal butterfly-shaped bench sculpture. The bench and the butterfly are welded together so that […]

Those unfamiliar with the cooking of Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil may have to look up some terms when dining at Brasas Grill, though plenty of local diners who have ventured into the Middle Tennessee Boulevard space suggest going in and simply diving into the cuisine of South America. For those unaccustomed: first of all, an […]