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Hello Murfreesboro! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Veterans Park expansion, HeArt of Tennessee sculpture, and a night sounds hike + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Award-winning park system expands: Murfreesboro’s 150-acre Veterans Park is under construction along Veterans Parkway near I-840, a $16.5 million project with nearly five miles of trails and regenerative areas, expected to open in 2027 — get all the project details.
Community learning and exchange: Lane Agri-Park’s spring lineup will feature a free plant swap April 26 and adult sewing classes, giving Murfreesboro neighbors hands-on ways to grow, mend, and connect this season — get dates and registration info.
Regional spirit honored in bronze: HeArt of Tennessee, a 14-foot sculpture, has found permanent home at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, celebrating creativity and community with work by MTSU’s Michael Baggarly and local artists — get all the details.
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.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Slice-worthy this week: Craving a proper pie moment? Julia’s Homestyle Bakery turns out pecan, key lime, chess, cherry, and its award-winning fudge pie, all fit for weeknight dessert duty or a low-key celebration…and maybe sharing with the neighbors.
Flowers for your week: Murfreesboro Flower Shop makes it easy to brighten a desk, fix a whoops, or treat yourself, with fresh local arrangements that look like the photos and arrive around town. Bold or breezy… gorgeous stems show up, and your moment is handled.
Fresh routes, familiar faces: Ready to get back on the wall? Climb Murfreesboro makes it easy with new climbs daily, friendly vibes, and zero pressure. Day passes, classes, instruction, groups, and parties are available for every level, all in a supportive space.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏹 Archery for Beginners @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Wednesday (3/11) at 3:30 PM – Ready to aim at something other than your inbox? Head to the Wilderness Station for an instructor-led archery basics class, a one-mile paved stroll to the range, and a satisfying thwack or two. $10, ages 7+, assistance available with registration.
🎭 Matilda Jr. @ The Washington Theatre Murfreesboro | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – School musical season calls for cheering on our Bradley Academy crew in Matilda, Jr., with a delightfully wicked Trunchbull, earworm tunes, and pint-sized rebellion. It is kid-powered, tight, and big-hearted, and honestly, they project better than half the touring casts.
🏃 15th Annual Special Kids Race @ Murfreesboro Medical Clinic | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Lace up for the 15th Annual Special Kids Race, a flat route, promise, from Murfreesboro Medical Center past Stones River Battlefield to Gateway Island. All paces welcome, School of Rock supplies the soundtrack, and the Family Fun Zone rewards with snacks, smiles, and bragging rights.
🐴 Spring 2026 CT and Dressage Show @ MTSU Livestock Center | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Spring means polished boots and polite clapping at SRPC’s combined test and dressage show. Catch straight centerlines and tidy stadium rounds, sip coffee, and trade knowing nods with barn-aisle regulars, a pleasantly low-drama way to spend a crisp morning outdoors.
🐦 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.
🌙 Night Sounds Hike @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:30 PM – Think you know what goes bump in the Boro after dark? Take a free, moderate 3-mile hike at the Wilderness Station in Barfield Crescent Park, headlamps provided or bring yours, to spot owls, frogs, and other night shift locals. Bring water, and wear closed-toed shoes.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Murfreesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 65%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 56°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Clear, with a low around 36. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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