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We got the Jack.

This edition of the Pulse features some fine guitars and burgers from Jack Pearson, and Jack Brown’s, respectively.

The Alley hosted a fantastic outdoor version of Business After Hours in April and, shortly after that occurrence received some Firefly Awards, presented to top local independent businesses at the Light Up Local event held at the Grove. Congrats to all receiving honors at this program.

Thanks also to Mike and Michelle over at Willow Balm, Murfreesboro’s local pain relief cream, for hosting a great installment of the Connection, Murfreesboro’s Entrepreneurs Club, this past month at their facility. All area entrepreneurs may attend the May meeting of the Connection on May 17 at United Real Estate’s office on Northfield.

Looking ahead, outdoor events are now in full swing, with Main Street JazzFest coming up on the Square, the Tennessee Renaissance Festival back for another year in Covington Glen, ’Boro Bites and Brews set for June 2, Barfield Beach, baseball, barbecue, and all of the spring things are here.

The Pulse aims to promote and support Middle Tennessee Music in Murfreesboro and beyond; keep on reading to find out more about WQJZ FM—broadcasting now from the Murfreesboro Square—Forrest York, Big Smo, the Tennessee Valley Winds, and even on Nashville Boogie, Emi Sunshine’s upcoming show in McMinnville, and more.

Make sure everyone in the area, regardless of age, financial situation and ability, has an opportunity to enjoy life and community.

F.A.C.E. It Fitness owners, Zyla and Rondel

Zyla and Rondel encourage their clients, and the people of Murfreesboro overall, to Focus And Conquer Excuses! Put your thoughts and energy towards the goals, people and activities that matter to you, not the pathetic excuses that keep you from them!

So how can you feature cheeseburgers and fries and fitness in the same paper?

Well, the “starve yourself” method, or the “eat only carrots diets” do not seem to be sustainable over the long term.

Decide for yourself what is food and what is not food for you, eat a reasonable amount of something delicious while still considering your overall health and life goals, and then get active!

Take advantage of Murfreesboro’s excellent Greenway and the running groups in the area; put yourself through an intense mental and physical challenge while climbing at The Ascent.

Go Preds! Your Nashville Predators are still alive in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Beat those Jets.

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Go enjoy a karaoke night at Nobody’s, some delicious olive oil or balsamic from Epicurean Olive Oil, a massage from the Nurture Nook, Balance Anew or Hand and Stone; brunch at Wall Street, shared office space at Cultivate Coworking, burritos from Carmen’s, a beard trim from Nexgen, a new house from Kelly Gafford, pollo borracho from Nacho’s, CBD products from Kaleidoscope, cosmetology training from Paul Mitchell the School, sushi from Xaio’s or toys from Kian.

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Thanks to Trent Denson with Spread the Positive for including me in his positivity podcast.

Don’t you worry bout a thing!

Do not dwell on the problems and troubles of the world. A solution will come when it is ready

Keep the music playing!

Live as if Mark Zuckerberg and God track your every movement, hear your every word and see you entire internet search history.