Equitable Property Company and Chapman Capital have announced six new tenants for Sewarts Landing—the $400 million, 44-acre mixed-use development at the intersection of Sam Ridley Parkway and Highway 41 in Smyrna. The announcement comes as the development welcomes its first businesses to open: Jonathan’s Grille and City Barbecue. The new businesses include Harvey’s NY Bagels, […]

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Wine, dinner and live music come together on the Murfreesboro Public Square on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the 15th annual Wine Around the Square, an evening fundraiser benefiting the Power of Pink Fund at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation. The event takes place at businesses and stations scattered throughout historic downtown Murfreesboro, with a VIP […]

As the cooler temperatures finally arrive, Rutherford County offers plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy the fall season. Pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides, fall festivals, scarecrows, Halloween activities and outdoor adventures fill the October calendar. ___ Oct. 1–3 Great Pumpkin Festival: Monsters in the Museum The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (502 SE Broad […]

For Smyrna triathlete Renee Parsons, crossing the finish line at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France, represented another major milestone in a journey that began with marathon running nearly two decades ago. Parsons competed in the women’s race Sept. 12, finishing the demanding course in 8 hours, 11 minutes and 30 seconds. The […]

Murfreesboro Transit is preparing route changes, new passenger shelters and a closer connection with regional bus service as officials respond to rider feedback and work to rebuild ridership that has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Russ Brashear, Murfreesboro’s assistant transportation director, said the city has continued adjusting service since operations began at the new […]

For a place tucked into the middle of Murfreesboro, Murfree Spring Wetlands can offer some surprisingly wild encounters. Among the wetlands’ abundance of wildlife, the river otters are a particular favorite, with visitors often hoping to catch a glimpse of the “river puppies” as they swim and hunt the waterways. North American river otters are […]

Modern Hawaiian food blends a little bit of a lot of different culinary traditions—Asian flavors and sushi heritage, tropical fruits, American comfort food, grilled meats, fried seafood, Korean barbecue and, yes, Spam and macaroni salad. Aloha Express Hawaiian BBQ brings an approachable take on that mix to Murfreesboro, serving generous portions of meat, rice, vegetables […]