Good morning, Murfreesboro! In today’s edition: Free pilot bus rides, cave exploring, snake feeding, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Spotlighting a 130-year legacy: Murfreesboro City Schools is accepting nominations for the 2025-26 MCS Hall of Fame, honoring former employees who shaped local schools. Inductees will be celebrated at a spring event — see how to nominate.

On-scene communication upgrade: Murfreesboro Police are rolling out a new body camera feature that lets supervisors talk directly with officers in the field, aiming to improve coordination and safety during incidents — read the full story.

Community warmth on the way: Greenhouse Ministries is preparing to open Ivy on Spring, a coffee shop near the Greenhouse Thrift Shop, offering gathering space for neighbors and volunteers and a curated merchandise display — read the full story.

Expanded transit connections coming: Starting Feb. 2, Murfreesboro’s new pilot bus route will run a continuous loop along the Cason Lane and St. Andrews Driver corridor, connecting to the Social Security route. Rides are initially free, but if the route continues, fares will be charged before the pilot ends, capped at $1. Get route and fare details.

Where dinks get serious: Craving dedicated courts and organized play? Apex Pickleballoffers 11 pro-grade outdoor courts, clinics, and leagues, plus a friendly community vibe. Ideal for singles or doubles, clinics and league play finally settle that “kitchen” debate the right way.

Cave Exploring @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – Feel like trading chores for crawling through Tennessee limestone, mud, and bragging rights? Meet at the Wilderness Station for a wild cave trek with transportation and gear provided, rated challenging. Ages 10+, $15, bring upper body strength and balance, leave casual hiking energy at home — see the event listing.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🛡 How to Protect Yourself from Financial Scams & Protect Your Assets @ Linebaugh Public Library | Monday (1/12) at 6:00 PM – Brushing up on scam defense is overdue, and this workshop hands you the playbook. Spot fraud, protect personal info, safeguard accounts, and use trusts for privacy, because your hard-earned savings deserve more than a fake IRS call or a sketchy link.

✂ O2B Kids Ribbon Cutting @ O2B Kids Murfreesboro | Tuesday (1/13) at 11:00 AM – Fresh-cut ribbon, tiny chairs, giant scissors. O2B Kids is opening in Murfreesboro, and you’re invited to peek inside the bright classrooms, meet the crew, and see where the littles will learn, play, and snack like professionals. Bring your inner kid, leave the glitter there.

🤝 Point in Time (PIT) Count Volunteer Training @ Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce | Wednesday (1/14) at 1:00 PM – Help count unsheltered neighbors across Rutherford County, so we get real data, not rumors, about homelessness. Whether you’ve volunteered before or just have sharp eyes and a warm heart, you’ll need to attend one of the trainings, then bring comfy shoes, patience, and respect.

🏹 Archery for Beginners @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Wednesday (1/14) at 3:30 PM – Bring comfy shoes and channel your inner Robin Hood at Wilderness Station, for an instructor-led archery class and a one-mile paved walk to the range. $10 per person, ages 7+, so bring the kids, the grandkids, or pride, and note assistance needs when you register.

🧪 Pour Your Own Epoxy Class @ Cedar Glade Brews | Thursday (1/15) at 6:00 PM – Trade scrolling for pouring at this hands-on epoxy class in Murfreesboro, where you’ll craft a resin river serving tray, lazy susan, bourbon flight, and more. Bring your favorite person, no extra charge, and pretend you planned a crafty date on purpose. Fun, safe, useful.

🏠 Home Expo, January 16-18, 2026 @ Tennessee Miller Colesium | Friday (1/16) at 12:00 PM – Free admission, real advice, and aisles of home inspiration at Tennessee Miller Coliseum. Chat up local and national pros, price out that kitchen redo, patio upgrade, or nagging fix, and leave with a plan your budget, spouse, and sanity can live with.

🐍 Snake Feeding @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Friday (1/16) at 4:00 PM – Curious what swallowing dinner whole actually looks like? Head to the Wilderness Station for a live snake feeding, a crash course in venomous versus poisonous, and the shocking rib count reveal, all free, family friendly, and way cooler than your last biology class.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 63°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 92%

Rain showers before 4pm. Cloudy. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 42°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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