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 kicks off October […]
Tennessee State Parks and Natural Areas offer many spectacular spots to enjoy colorful autumn leaves. In Middle Tennessee, color change generally begins in mid-October and peaks by Halloween, with moisture levels and other factors that determine timing and intensity of colors. Tennessee State Parks provides a general guide on when and where to enjoy Tennessee’s […]
Middle Tennessee State University Athletics and NVRDUL Events are launching Live in the Boro, a new public-private partnership intended to bring major touring artists and live entertainment to MTSU’s athletic venues. The series will debut during MTSU’s Homecoming Week with a concert at Murphy Center on Thursday, Nov. 5. Bailey Zimmerman will headline the inaugural […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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