Main Street Murfreesboro, in partnership with Rutherford County Government and the City of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, will organize the USA 250 Community Mural Mosaic Project—a landmark public art initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. This unique project invites the community to help create “The Patriot’s Flag,” a large-scale, permanent mural composed of 650 individual hand-painted […]

Rutherford County will celebrate music and local history on Saturday, May 16, at a free community gathering at Oaklands Park (427 Roberts St.), part of Rutherford County’s 250th Celebration of America. Popular party band Rubiks Groove will perform, historian Jeffery J. McKenna will speak, attendees can partake in food, activities and vendors, local history buff […]

Just off Sparta Highway in McMinnville stands an unusual and quietly powerful historic landmark. Those passing through this Middle Tennessee town may decide they need to pull over to get a closer look at the massive white oak just across from the hospital in McMinnville. Upon examination, a commemorative plaque reveals that this behemoth of […]

Cledis Burger and Beer will open a restaurant in Murfreesboro at the former Boro Bar and Grill location at 1211 Greenland Dr. near MTSU. The Boro occupied the building for more than 40 years before closing in 2025. Cledis, which currently operates three additional locations in Nashville, will provide guests with indoor and outdoor seating […]

Many people may not yet realize it, but Middle Tennessee State University is now home to a level 2 certified arboretum—a collection of trees to be studied and enjoyed, a sort of living museum. Unlike most arboretums, this one sprawls across the entire university campus rather than being designated to just one small area or […]

May 7 – After School Art Club Join the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E.) from 4:30–6 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, to create some art to take home. In SOAC’s Art Club, participants will develop art skills, learn about art history and have fun. All supplies are provided. The cost to […]

Refuse to eat bland and boring food—try Indian cuisine! Taste of India, just off of Memorial Boulevard on the north side of town and owned and operated by Guriqbal “Paul” Singh, offers a wide array of the Indian classics, and can serve as an approachable introduction to classic Indian cuisine—Indian favorites like butter chicken, goat […]

An evening of music, games and community giving will hit Murfreesboro’s Hop Springs Beer Park on Friday, May 22, as Catfeine Cat Cafe, rock band No Escape, Tennessee Whiskers Cat Rescue and other community supporters host its “Journey for Furever Homes” fundraiser. The all-ages event will run from 6–10 p.m. at Hop Springs, all while […]