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Happy weekend, Murfreesboro!
In today’s happening-today edition: Butterfly festival, cave exploring, and truckload Florida strawberries + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Springtime family fun awaits: Murfreesboro’s 2nd Annual Butterfly Festival returns to Williamson Family Farm on April 18, 2pm to 8pm, with live Butterfly Encounters, shopping, and a firework show, with tickets available online — get all the details.
Digital learning reshapes campus life: Murfreesboro’s MTSU reported record growth in hybrid learning, with over 20,000 students in Fall 2025 and over half taking at least one online course, expanded online degrees and faculty support — get all the details.
Middle Tennessee investment momentum: Denso plans a $69 million, 280,000-square-foot logistics center in Lebanon near Nashville, preserving 100 jobs and adding robotics, with groundbreaking planned this summer and operations expected to start spring 2027 — see what’s planned and when.
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 they’re 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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Blank wall, big ideas: The Iron Brush Mural Company turns everyday walls into very-Murfreesboro moments, from school spirit to kids’ rooms to photo-friendly public art. They’re local and active, with a handy mural map. Dream up a concept and let their brushes handle the charm.
Stitch inspiration, found: Sunshine Weaving & Fiber Arts stocks shelves of irresistible yarn, plus weaving and spinning gear. Their friendly classes make it easy to try something new, then chase the color you can’t stop thinking about, letting a fresh project reset your week and your creative rhythm.
Pizza and pours, solved: TailGate Brewery Murfreesboro serves a deep tap list of beers, ciders, and seltzers with scratch-made pies, an easy win for weeknights or patio catch-ups. Expect a friendly vibe, trivia nights, and no-fuss plans when you want something local, dependable, and delicious.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🦇 Cave Exploring @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Go underground in Tennessee’s wild caves for mud crawls and rock scrambles, because this town has more caves than coffee shops. Not for casual strollers, bring upper body strength, balance, and old laundry. Meet at Wilderness Station, gear and transport included, ages 10+, $15.
🛍 Spring Fling Market @ Lane Agri-Park Community Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Spring Fling Market is popping up at Lane Agri-Park with handmade finds from local artisans, tasty bites, and a movie room lunch break for kids, or kid-adjacent. Admission and parking are free, the first 50 adults snag a gift, and rumor says golden eggs.
🌿 Moss and Bloom Wall Art Workshop @ Midnight Grove Collective | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Ready to bring the woods inside without committing to another doomed houseplant? In this hands-on workshop with Brittany, you’ll design a 12-by-12 framed piece with preserved moss, dried florals, and soothing, woodland vibes, all for $45. Finally, nature you can’t kill.
🎶 KST Music Fest @ Puckett’s Murfreesboro | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Downtown at Puckett’s, KST’s Music Fest hits the famous stage with student singers, pianists, and guitarists. Expect big crowds, bigger smiles, and comfort food, because nothing steadies first chords like pancakes, sandwiches, and bacon. Grab a booth and feel smug about wholesome plans.
🛍 Spring/Summer Kids Pop Up Consignment Sale @ Grand Station | Sunday (3/8) at 9:00 AM – If your kids outgrow shoes between breakfast and lunch, hit this pop-up consignment sale packed with baby through young adult clothes, toys, maternity, and sporting gear. It’s free to browse, no tickets, with VIP early access, and a half-price day. Middle TN Blvd., obviously.
☘ St. Patrick’s Theme Pageant @ Stones River Mall | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Bring your little leprechaun to Stones River Mall for a St. Patrick’s themed pageant where the spotlight is kind, and every kid leaves with a tiara, a trophy, and a grin. Beginner friendly, low pressure, high sparkle. The fiercest thing is green glitter.
🎂 Cake Decorating 101 @ The Curious Kitchen | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Take a break from store-bought sheet cakes and spend two hours learning frosting basics, borders, and roses on your two-layer cake. Pick vanilla or chocolate buttercream, then box it up like a pro, impress the family, and enjoy snacks and beverages while you work.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Murfreesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 82%
A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 57%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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