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The Water Question: What “Data Center Water Use” Really Means

Part 2 of an ongoing series on data centers, energy, and the AI build-out in Middle Tennessee There are two kinds of dishwashers in this world. One person fills the sink, lets the dishes soak, and uses the same water from start to finish. The other turns the tap on and lets it run, rinsing […]

July 2026 Community Events

Throughout July – Movies Under the StarsMovies Under the Stars runs through July 25 and is free for all ages. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to this outdoor series featuring popular animated movies shown in various Murfreesboro parks. Movies begin at dark. July 6–11 – Bad Guys 2July 14–18 – UpJuly 20–25 – Pocahontas […]

Seniors Acting Troupe Presents Guys & Dolls Sr. in Cannon County, July 24 and 26

The Arts Center of Cannon County will host a special collaboration with the St. Clair Senior Center this July as Guys & Dolls Sr. edition opens on July 24. Cast members, all of whom are over 60 and many of whom are part of the Seniors Acting Up drama group, will present their interpretation of […]

Fair Fun: Annual Fairs Bring Rides and Ribbons, Livestock and Lemonade to Tennessee Towns

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 […]

Local Author and Artist Maryanne van Dyke Releases Two New Books, Continues Celebrating Creativity

Local author and artist Maryanne van Dyke, age 89, celebrated the release of her two newest books, Hugs of Happiness and Hugs of Color, during a special gallery exhibition and book launch event in June at Trellis & Vine Gallery in Smyrna. Following the success of her Dog Tail Detective series, van Dyke combined her […]

School of Rock Showcase Raises Money and Awareness for Greenhouse Ministries

School of Rock Murfreesboro is bringing the heat this summer with its next Rockin’ for a Reason concert. This free, all-ages event will take place on Saturday, July 18, at Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Hwy.) with the show kicking off at 1 p.m. and benefiting Greenhouse Ministries. Three times a year, School of Rock […]

Recent Graduates Navigate a Changing Job Market; Many Find Lack of Opportunities Though Healthcare, Trades, IT, Manufacturing Show Strong Demand

By Ashlen Jones After four years of classes, internships and late nights studying, some recent graduates are finding that a college degree alone does not guarantee a foot in the door. Several graduates described months of submitting applications, little communication from employers, and entry-level job postings that still asked for years of experience. Others found […]

Tennessee Coneflower Thriving at Couchville and Other Nearby Cedar Glades During Summer Months

We are lucky to call Middle Tennessee home for many reasons, but there is one unique feature that many people may not even realize is here. Right beneath our feet, scattered throughout Rutherford County and surrounding counties, lies an ecosystem so rare and specific that it supports plants found nowhere else on the planet: Tennessee’s […]

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