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Good morning, Murfreesboro! In today’s edition: Hall of fame nominations, two-way police body cams, a classic cocktails class, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
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.
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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
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 Pickleball offers 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.
Let them climb, not couches: Kids bouncing off walls? Kids Corner is a locally owned, sensory-friendly indoor play space for ages 0 to 6. Montessori-inspired stations and cozy lounge nooks keep littles busy while you sip, chat, or simply breathe.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌳 Aspens in the Mountains @ Painting with a Twist | Tuesday (1/6) at 7:00 PM – Trade scrolling for brushstrokes and paint those golden aspens we all Instagram every fall, this time on a sleek 10×30 canvas. Low pressure, high satisfaction, and you go home with wall-worthy mountain vibes. Cheaper than therapy, quieter than leaf blowers.
✂ Ribbon Cutting: The Clay Oven @ The Clay Oven | Wednesday (1/7) at 11:00 AM – This ribbon cutting welcomes The Clay Oven, a fresh face on the local map. Swing by for the giant scissors moment, meet the folks behind it, and enjoy the new-business buzz while you peek inside, chat with neighbors, and feel very civic, coffee optional.
🔥 Basic Fire Building @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Wednesday (1/7) at 3:30 PM – Whether you still flash a Scout badge or think roughing it means a backyard chiminea, head to Wilderness Station to spark a blaze with a ferro rod. Gear is provided, bring your own if you’ve got it, meet behind the Station, impress the grandkids.
🎨 Wikki Stix Pinecone Craft @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Thursday (1/8) at 10:00 AM – Need an easy win with the kids or grandkids? Swing by the Wilderness Station for a drop-in Wikki Stix pinecone craft, where little hands make festive ornaments, silly creatures, or whatever chaos their imaginations demand, and you get free, all-ages fun, zero glitter cleanup.
🍻 Ribbon Cutting @ M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub | Thursday (1/8) at 11:00 AM – New pub in town, new excuse to linger. Join the ribbon cutting for M.L. Rose Neighborhood Pub, then stick around to toast the neighbors, sample a few taps, and debate patio seating like it’s city council. Big scissors, cold pints, easy vibes.
🍸 Classic Cocktails & Appetizers @ The Curious Kitchen | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – Hands-on cocktail class at The Curious Kitchen with classic pours, complimentary sips, and real appetizers, not sad cheese cubes. Shake a Lemon Drop or dirty martini, stir an Old Fashioned, pop a French 75, knock out caprese, spinach-artichoke dip, mushroom flatbreads, leave ready to host.
🎤 Jesse Morgan @ Boro Bourbon & Brews | Friday (1/9) at 8:00 PM – Live tunes from Jesse Morgan & Band, no cover, just the good stuff. Think tight musicianship, familiar tunes, and that easy, neighborly vibe that makes you order one more round. Bring a friend, find a stool, and pretend we all still stay out past ten.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Murfreesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 63°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 11%
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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