USA 250 Community Mural Installed in Downtown Murfreesboro at Main and Church
A new public art installation celebrating America’s 250th anniversary now has a permanent home in downtown Murfreesboro. The USA 250 Mural Mosaic, titled “The Patriot’s Flag,” was unveiled July 3 and attached to the side of Shacklett’s Photography, 105 S. Church St. The majestic eagle now overlooks the green space just
MTSU Gives Tennessee Criminal Justice Teachers Hands-On Forensic Training
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - From processing outdoor crime scenes to excavating skeletal remains, teachers from across Tennessee spent a day sharpening their skills over the summer at Middle Tennessee State University's fourth annual Criminal Justice High School Educators Professional Development Workshop. Hosted by MTSU's De
Flock Cameras Raise Privacy Questions, Murfreesboro Now Operates Over 100 License Plate Readers Documenting...
You’re driving down a Murfreesboro road and see a new camera set up on a black pole. What is it for? Are you being recorded? It’s likely a Flock Safety license plate reader, part of a recently growing automated system used by the Murfreesboro Police Department and many other law enforcement agencies.
Firefighters battle house fire amid heat wave in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Fire crews battled through the extreme heat to contain a house fire in Murfreesboro on Wednesday. The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department sent crews to a house fire on Cameron Court around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday. They arrived to find smoke emanating from the house and the attached garage.
Family Displaced After Fire Severely Damages Murfreesboro Home
A Murfreesboro family safely escaped after their house went up in flames Wednesday afternoon. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews were dispatched to the fire around 4:20 p.m. and arrived to find smoke coming from the home and attached garage. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, preventing it from
Where Crabs Swim . . . in Butter! Murfreesboro Seafood Fans Welcome Krustaceans to...
Seafood lovers have a spot in Murfreesboro; Krustaceans Seafood, which opened on Church Street near Indian Hills Golf Course in 2025, serves coastal-style boils with crab, shrimp and lobster tail; fish and chips, fried shrimp baskets, fluffy waffles, and frozen drinks. Here at Krustaceans—a sister store to the brand’s
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at the Peach Cobbler Festival
The 5th annual Tennessee Peach Cobbler Festival takes place on Saturday, August 8th at Lane Agri Park (315 John R. Rice Boulevard, Murfreesboro) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Now in its fifth year, this growing celebration fills with activity, using two indoor buildings along with a large outdoor space packed with things to ex
Rutherford County School Board votes to keep buses off private roads; parent raises concerns
The Rutherford County School Board adopted a motion Tuesday night preventing school buses from driving on private roads.
Flirtin’ With Disaster: Molly Hatchet Brings Southern Rock Legacy to Hop Springs
The region’s Southern rock fans will have the chance to experience one of the genre’s legendary names live when Molly Hatchet performs at Hop Springs on Sunday, Aug. 23. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1975, Molly Hatchet helped launch the Southern rock movement, combining twin- and triple-guitar harmonies with har
Murfreesboro detective indicted for theft and forgery
A detective with the Murfreesboro Police Department has been indicted after a joint investigation revealed he used confidential funds for personal purchases, officials said.

















