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Hi Murfreesboro, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Landfill expansion halted after odor complaints, Texas Twister rodeo, Lunar New Year high tea party, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Environmental laws at issue: On Feb. 10, a court order temporarily halted a 70-foot expansion at Rutherford County’s Middle Point Landfill after odor complaints, and BFI must now seek review including a public hearing — learn more about next steps.
Statewide voice for school health: Rutherford County Schools’ nursing coordinator Shanna Groom has been elected Tennessee director to the National Association of School Nurses, the first from RCS to serve in this role — see what her role entails.
Where learning meets conservation: Murfreesboro’s Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is a 30,000 square foot children’s museum with sensory play, wetlands lessons, and 30-plus animals, which welcomed more than 142,000 visitors last year — read the full story.
Courage recognized for swift action: Rutherford County SRO Ali Albouhamed, named February SRO of the Month, saved a student at Stewarts Creek High School in November and received Murfreesboro NAACP’s Jerry Anderson Hero Award — see why he was honored.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Where heritage meets hometown buzz: Downtown After 5 will bring Murfreesboro’s Historic Square to life on March 26 with late-night shopping, nearly 20 eateries, and live music. Locally owned shops will stay open past closing, and some spots promise late-night specials, including a hidden speakeasy vibe in the district’s historic setting. Get the full event details.
Expansion plans take shape: Waldo’s Chicken & Beer is coming to Murfreesboro, with a location listed as coming soon at 4310 Veterans Parkway, Suite A. A Nashville permit shows build-out plans for a separate site. No opening date has been announced. The menu centers on fried and rotisserie chicken and rotating beers. Get all the details.
Seasonal plates, zero fuss: Five Senses Restaurant, Bar, & Catering serves a rotating menu of peak-season veggies, Southern flavors, and seafood done right. Craving a treat-night without leaving town? The open kitchen and thoughtful plates turn an ordinary weeknight into something a little celebratory.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🐴 Southern Equine Expo @ Tennessee Miller Colesium | Friday (2/27) at 9:00 AM – Southern Equine Expo is trotting into Murfreesboro, and Outlaw Nutrition’s booth is where barn talk meets actual science. Swing by to chat supplements that keep your horses, mules, and barn dogs thriving, then pre-order and skip the hay aisle shuffle. Your herd will thank you.
👗 Four Sisters Fashion Show @ Four Sisters Antiques & Vintage | Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 AM – An afternoon at Four Sisters means catwalks and throwbacks, with a fashion show of vintage finds and prom-worthy formal gowns. Think less cafeteria punch, more timeless fabrics, sassy seams, and local flair. Bring your inner runway, leave the wrist corsage, and enjoy grown-up nostalgia.
🇵 Polish Food @ Cedar Glade Brews | Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats warming up with bold brews and Polish bites at Cedar Glade’s first Cabin Fever Beer Fest. Over 25 breweries, homebrewers, music, vendors, and food trucks will keep you busy, and tickets are required. Round up the ‘Boro crew, pace yourself, call a ride.
🥤 Grand Opening Celebration @ MilkShake Factory | Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 PM – The ’Boro scored a new dessert HQ as MilkShake Factory opens, slinging handspun shakes and small batch chocolates. Swing by for the ribbon cutting, DJ, chocolate samples, and free tees for the first 100, plus BOGO shakes from 12 to 4, which counts as lunch.
🎲 Petals and Pages Bingo Night @ Middle Ground Brewing Company | Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 PM – Bring your dauber to Middle Ground Brewing for bingo that pays off, with prizes like lush plants and page-turners from Literary Roots and Romance On Board. Sip craft beer, laugh with friends, and leave with something that won’t collect dust; tickets are $25 at LiteraryRoots.com.
🍵 Lunar New Year High Tea Party @ OFLOW (Overflow – Brews & Bakes) | Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 PM – If your tea ritual could use a glow-up, this Lunar New Year high tea brings Asian flair, buttery breads, and bite-size dim sum favorites. Think delicate steeps and bamboo basket nostalgia, minus the cart chase. Dress comfy, pinkies optional.
🍳 Family Cooking Class: Cozy Comfort Favorites @ The Curious Kitchen | Saturday (2/28) at 4:00 PM – Whether your oven mostly stores pans or you actually cook, bring the crew to The Curious Kitchen for a hands-on family class that teaches skills and teamwork, then eat together. Chicken and biscuits, green beans, gooey cinnamon rolls, and warm apple crisp, plus take-home treats.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Murfreesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 62°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 56%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 38. South southeast wind around 0 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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