Murfreesboro native Jordan McCullough has made it to the final 11 contestants of season 24 of American Idol. McCullough has impressed judges, peers and fans of the show on his way to “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night,” set for Monday, April 13. Making it this far in a season full of talented singers […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has announced plans to open a Murfreesboro location at 1441 Beasie Rd. near Costco. Menu options will include steak burgers, chicken, fish, frozen custard, patty melts, hotdogs and more and the new restaurant will offer dine-in, takeout and drive-thru options. Freddy’s also operates a location in Smyrna. ___ Big Bad […]
The City of Murfreesboro continues to move closer to a long-discussed and needed transportation project: a northern bypass loop designed to connect the Blackman area to Walter Hill and give drivers a new way across town without relying on increasingly congested main corridors. The roadway—known in segments as Cherry Lane, Stonesbattle Parkway and Blackman Road—will […]
Hey everybody, I hope everyone is having a great spring, that all your basketball teams won for March Madness and you’re getting ready for the Easter bunny. For this month’s story I’ve been asked to talk about the history of local cuisine, in particular Murfreesboro restaurants that have been in business for at least 40 […]
The National Park Service has awarded Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants of nearly $4.8 million to protect a 37-acre parcel associated with the Confederate attack on the Union right flank at the Battle of Stones River, on New Year’s Eve, 1862. The engagement, near Murfreesboro, which included a second day of fighting on Jan. 2, is […]
School of Rock Murfreesboro will hold its first anniversary celebration, a community bash set to take place on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Hop Springs Beer Park, 6790 John Bragg Hwy. In just one year, School of Rock Murfreesboro has become a vibrant hub of musical education and performance, and this […]
Murfreesboro now has a wealth of spots to grab a burger; new restaurants continue to open all over town, each offering its own spin on the American staple. But one spot predates them all. Buster’s Place has operated in its modest home, a small brick building on Broad Street not far from Northfield Boulevard, since […]
Spring is here, and Outdoor Murfreesboro invites the community to step outside and experience the natural world right in our own backyard. Earth Week Outdoors, running Monday through Friday, April 20–24, is a mostly-free week of guided outdoor adventures put together by Outdoor Murfreesboro and a dedicated group of local conservation partners. This year’s theme—Greenways, […]
