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Buc-ee's Murfreesboro opens Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 at 6 a.m. at I-24 and Joe B. Jackson Parkway. A mass hiring event runs Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at The View at the Fountains, with pay listed at $20 to $25 an hour.

Diesel topped $6 a gallon in Tennessee this week. Murfreesboro business owners say retail and parts of the construction industry are feeling the rising cost of shipping and logistics most.

The 22nd Annual Greenway Art Festival brings a juried fine art show to Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cannonsburgh Village hosts its 50th annual Harvest Days on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with blacksmithing, a car show, clogging, crafts and free admission.

The 12th Annual Oktoberfest returns to the grounds of Oaklands Mansion on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with regional brewers, live music and food vendors. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation invites families to an enchanting evening walk through Cannonsburgh Village by lantern light on January 30, 2026.

Oaklands Mansion hosts an elegant Valentine's Day celebration on February 14, 2026, featuring dinner by Chef Jack Barakat, dancing in Maney Hall, and cocktails.

The annual MTSU Jazz Festival brings middle school, high school, and university jazz ensembles to the MTSU School of Music on March 28, 2026, for performances and educational workshops.

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Murfreesboro returns to Oaklands Mansion on June 12, 2026, bringing the community together to celebrate survivors and raise funds for cancer research.

AutoZone celebrated its 8,000th store with a Murfreesboro grand opening on Sept. 10, 2026, with Gov. Bill Lee and Sen. Marsha Blackburn at the ribbon cutting.

Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier told CNBC the company's next step is three shifts at its U.S. plants, including Smyrna, as the 2027 Rogue Hybrid arrives. Here is what it could mean for Rutherford County jobs.

National Coffee Day is September 29. Here is where to find pumpkin, apple, and fall spice drinks and treats in Murfreesboro this season, from Dapper Owl and 7 Brew to Andy's Pumpkin Pie Concrete.

Wawa, Bubba's 33, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and a second Tim Hortons have opened in Murfreesboro, with Big Bad Breakfast and UFC GYM on the way. Here is September 2026's roundup of openings, closings, and projects in the works.

Early voting in Rutherford County runs October 14 to 29 at nine locations ahead of the November 3, 2026 election. Here are the deadlines, hours, addresses, ID rules, and what is on the ballot.

The Rutherford County Board of Education approved display designs pairing the Ten Commandments with portions of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution for all 53 county schools, funded by private donations.

The Rutherford County Library System board has hired Heath Lee as executive director, days before former director Luanne James filed a federal lawsuit over her March firing.

La Vergne's free Goblins and Goodies candy trail returns to Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with trick-or-treat booths and a costume contest.

Patterson Park Community Center hosts the 6th Annual Party in Pink Zumbathon on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

McFadden Community Center hosts its annual Fall Fest on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Haunted Hallway, carnival games and free admission.

The Rutherford County Walk to End Alzheimer's steps off at MTSU's Hayes Soccer Complex on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with a $250,000 fundraising goal.

MTSU's Todd Art Gallery shows new work by 24 Art and Design faculty in the 2026 Faculty Biennial, open through Saturday, Oct. 3, in Murfreesboro.

The 2nd Annual Fall Art & Craft Fair brings local artists, handmade crafts, vintage vendors, food trucks and live music to the Oaklands Mansion grounds on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Perform Murfreesboro brings Finding Nemo Kids to the Washington Theatre at Patterson Park Community Center for four performances February 19–22, 2026, featuring young local performers in the beloved underwater musical.

Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro hosts a Girls Who Code Club session on February 19, 2026, offering girls a free, beginner-friendly introduction to coding and technology from 4:00 to 4:45 PM.

Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park leads a guided all-day winter hike to Machine Falls on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The excursion departs at 8:00 AM and registration is required through Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.

Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park offers an introductory archery class on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. All equipment is provided and registration is required through Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.

Murfreesboro Little Theatre presents its annual Summer Camp at Oaklands Mansion, June 1–6, 2026. The week-long program gives young performers a chance to develop acting, singing, and stagecraft skills on the historic mansion grounds.

The Center for the Arts in downtown Murfreesboro seeks performers for its upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, with auditions scheduled for February 8-9, 2026.