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It’s Friday, Murfreesboro! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Free trees and custom yard designs, Florida strawberry truckload sale, and Beethoven’s fifth + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Native food gardens ahead: Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation is launching a Patterson Park program with free trees and custom yard designs, bringing sustainable landscaping to nearby yards and giving students design experience this summer — see what’s planned.

Grassroots vision, lasting impact: Sparked by a local mom in 1986, Murfreesboro’s Discovery Center turned an old water and sewer plant into a landmark, welcoming over 130,000 visitors and featuring the traveling Storyland exhibit — read the full story.

Honoring generations of volunteers: Murfreesboro’s MTSU students partnered with Borderless Arts Tennessee to reimagine the Volunteer State with MtTennesseeMore, which will debut later this year during The Hermitage’s Battle of New Orleans commemoration — learn how it came together.

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.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/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.

Highlights this week:

• Cook, sip, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
• Start seeds with materials provided
• Savor crawfish to support Minutes Wisely
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Fresh art fix: Church Street Gallery showcases national and regional artists with original paintings, sculpture, photography, and fine crafts like glass, pottery, and jewelry. It’s an easy, feel-good way to upgrade your walls while supporting your local arts scene.

Deck dreams, delivered: When the backyard whispers upgrade me, The Covered Patio makes custom decks happen, wood or composite, minimalist or cozy, and the process stays refreshingly straightforward. Take the hint and reclaim Saturday mornings with coffee outside… more fresh air, fewer chores.

Fresh-catch game plan: Whether you’re planning a low-key boil or stocking the fridge, Gandy Seafood Cajun Market keeps it simple with wild-caught picks… think live crawfish, shrimp, and lobsters, plus easy online ordering. A fast stop that turns weeknights into meals you’ll happily brag about.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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🐦 March Bird Walk @ Discovery Center at Murfree Spring | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Lace up and let Isaac Brown, the county’s reigning bird whisperer of 2025, lead a mellow wander through the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring’s marshes, spring, and woodland paths. With 177 species on the local roster, you bring coffee and curiosity, he brings the IDs.

🍝 A Day in Italy – Kids Class @ The Curious Kitchen | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Drop the kiddo for A Day in Italy, and treat yourself to three hours of glorious adulting without snack requests. They’ll roll lasagna, stir fresh marinara, and assemble tiramisu cupcakes. Swing back early to taste, applaud, and snap a few apron pics.

👨 Daddy Daughter Dance @ Patterson Park Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Dads and father figures, break out the tie you wear for weddings, and give your daughter the dance floor moment she deserves. Good food, fun, and plenty of dad-approved moves await at Murfreesboro’s sweetest night out. Grab tickets at MurfreesboroParks.com, before slow songs fill up.

🎸 Rockin for a Reason @ Heroes Den | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – School of Rock Adults are cranking the amps for Rockin for a Reason, and every riff supports Special Kids. Expect covers you actually know, harmonies that mostly behave, and the kind of feel-good night that pairs well with a sitter, carbs, and applause.

🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Tractor Supply Co. | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Florida strawberries are rolling into the Tractor Supply parking lot for a blink-and-you-miss-it, half-hour pop-up, fresh from the field and begging to be shortcaked. First come, first served, cash or card, no checks. Grab a box, plus Elliot pecans, and South Dakota honey.

🎂 Let’s Get Lucked Up: Cocktails and Cake Decorating Class @ Happy’s Sports Lounge | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – If your idea of St. Patrick’s season leans buttercream over bagpipes, Happy’s has a hands-on night where you’ll decorate a festive mini cake and shake two themed cocktails, all supplies included. It’s $40, no experience needed, limited spots, and a rock-solid date night.

🎻 Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta @ MTSU School of Music | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Beethoven’s Fifth is rumbling into MTSU’s Hinton Hall, you know, the one that goes da da da DUM. Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta pairs the classic with winners of their 2026 Concerto Composition, so expect goosebumps, local bragging rights, and a free concert open to everyone.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/13 Matilda Jr. @ The Washington Theatre Murfreesboro – 6:00 PM
• 3/13 Tuck Everlasting (2026) @ The Center for the Arts – 6:30 PM
• 3/13 Jack Finley Band @ High Society – 8:00 PM
• 3/14 2026 Scholastic Day of Percussion @ Blackman Middle School – 9:00 AM
• 3/14 Rockin for a Reason @ Heroes Den – 6:00 PM
• 3/14 The Cooter River Band @ Dewayne’s Bar and Grill – 8:00 PM
• 3/15 Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta @ MTSU School of Music – 3:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Murfreesboro report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 66°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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