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Hey Murfreesboro, hope your week’s off to a good start! In case you missed yesterday’s email, BaseLocal Business went live last week… and it’s going way better than I ever could have imagined!
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That’s all for today – let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Priorities and backgrounds revealed: Rutherford County’s first 2026 hopefuls include District 1 Commissioner Steve Pearcy and District 18 challenger Eddie Sanders. Qualifying runs at Rutherford County Election Commission in Murfreesboro until noon Feb. 19 — see who’s running and why.
Hidden benefits for community heroes: Buying or selling a home in Rutherford County? Homes for Heroes, highlighted by agents, could return about 30% of agent commissions to qualifying teachers, medical workers, military and first responders — learn how it works.
Students explore real-world work: Rutherford County Schools’ Mobile Learning Labs have begun visiting middle schools, giving insights into healthcare, STEM, and transportation careers with Brandon Stewart guiding, a state first — get all the details.
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.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its 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.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Smarter streets ahead: Construction is underway on Murfreesboro’s Adaptive Signal Control Technology project to ease traffic between Rutherford Boulevard and East Northfield Boulevard. Funded by a TDOT grant and local match, it upgrades 14 intersections with 12 cameras and new pedestrian signals, aiming to reduce congestion and improve air quality. Read the full story.
Fresh kicks, anyone? When your rotation looks tired, Run It Back Sneaker Boutique delivers sneakers and streetwear, including Jordan, Nike, Yeezy, and more, so you can refresh your daily pair and stroll out feeling a little taller.
A quick wine escape: Need a low-effort, high-reward reset? Arrington Vineyards delivers hillside views, shaded picnic spots, and award-winning Tennessee pours, just a short drive from town. Expect blankets on the lawn, easy sipping, and someone else making the grape decisions while you take in the ridge lines.
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).
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🥕 Rutherford County Winter/Spring Farmers Market @ Rutherford County Extension | Friday (1/23) at 8:00 AM – This winter and spring, skip the sad supermarket tomatoes and head to the Friday morning farmers market at Lane Agri-Park for mushrooms, meats, baked goods, canned goods, and actual flavor. It’s all local, all fresh, and you’re back home before lunch, smug, and stocked.
🌵 Plant Bingo @ Classy Cactus Succulent Bar | Friday (1/23) at 6:00 PM – Think your houseplants judge you? Prove them wrong at Plant Bingo at Classy Cactus Succulent Bar, a laid-back night of potting three succulents with guidance, then playing for gift cards, mystery plants, and local goodies. Everyone leaves with an arrangement, no cash prizes, just fun.
🎨 January Paint Nite: Dinosaurs @ Emerald Heart Café & Dispensary | Friday (1/23) at 6:00 PM – If Jurassic Park was your favorite “documentary,” come let your inner 8-year-old loose at Emerald Heart’s dinosaur-themed paint night. Claudia leads the fun, you bring a friend to shave the price to $25, and leave with art, laughs, and probably green fingers.
This weekend
⚾ Baseball Card Show @ Ramada Inn (Murfreesboro, TN) | Saturday (1/24) at 6:30 AM – Murfreesboro Ramada Inn lobby nostalgia trip: a baseball card show with enough cardboard heroes to make your inner shortstop smile. Set up a table for $20, swap stories, find that elusive rookie, and call John McGill at 615-893-1140 to claim your spot.
🐝 Beginning Beekeeping Bootcamp @ Family Pet Health | Saturday (1/24) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been threatening to get bees since 2019, here’s your nudge. Two days of hands-on basics with Maple Bend Bee Supply in Murfreesboro, $125 with materials, breakfast, snacks, and lunch, so you roll into spring with honey, not another hobby regret. Spots are limited.
🐇 Alice in Wonderland Cooking Class for Kids @ The Curious Kitchen | Saturday (1/24) at 11:00 AM – Hand off the kids for a drop-off Alice in Wonderland tea-party cook-along at The Curious Kitchen, ages 5 to 15. Expect silliest hats, sliders, magic-sprinkle pudding, and Queen of Hearts cookies, you get a breather, then pop back early to taste the madness.
🎤 Tennessee Songwriter Week Qualifying Round @ Cedar Glade Brews | Sunday (1/25) at 1:00 PM – Tennessee Songwriter Week tryouts are back for round three, and the qualifying round sends the winner to Franklin Theater with a shot at the Bluebird. Free to enter, but only 16 slots, so move quick. Spectating is free, listening room vibes, bring your indoor voice.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Murfreesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 40°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 40, with temperatures falling to around 36 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 14%
A chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
This house is wild
Completed in June 2023, this almost-new home pairs an open floor plan with site-finished hardwoods across the main level. A glass slider connects the living room to a fully enclosed sunroom with heating and cooling, extending the seasons. The kitchen brings quartz countertops, a gas cooktop, and a built-in oven. Lighting and trim details add polish. The main floor also hosts a dedicated office. The primary suite features a custom closet tailored for everyday ease.
Outside, the fenced backyard lives like an oasis with lush landscaping, a serene pond view, and full-yard irrigation. Year-round gemstone lighting sets the vibe for evenings, weekdays and weekends alike.
Take a peek inside →
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