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 […]
After years of athletic and combat sports training and a successful amateur boxing run, Murfreesboro’s Jermaine Dave has recorded his first professional boxing win earlier in 2026 in his first pro contest—but in his mind, his boxing journey is just beginning. Generally fighting at 175 pounds in the light heavyweight division, Dave earned his first […]
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 […]
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Shacklett’s Photography Heritage Collection is proud to announce the opening of “Capturing Our Community’s History,” a special legacy photography exhibit celebrating the rich heritage and stories that have shaped the Murfreesboro community through time. The exhibit debuted on April 28 as part of the anniversary celebration for Homer Pittard […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hummingbirds—where do you start? They are so cool, so tiny, so unique! Certainly, one of the most beautiful birds in the world and truly one of the most fascinating. What makes them so special? Size, for one . . . or, rather, the lack thereof. Hummingbirds are the smallest of all birds, and yet, with […]
