The Murfreesboro Pulse

The Murfreesboro Pulse Middle Tennessee's Source for Art, Entertainment and Culture News. Online at boropulse.com

The Murfreesboro Pulse publishes a monthly print magazine all about the art, entertainment, dining, events, music, people, businesses and culture of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Pulse also maintains boropulse.com and sends a weekly email newsletter blast. The publication, founded by MTSU Mass Comm alumni Bracken and Sarah Mayo, is free for the reader to pick up, totally supported by its advertiser

s. Since 2006, the Pulse has celebrated the spirit of Middle Tennessee with stories of local musicians, entrepreneurs, artists, destinations, restaurants, community events and more. Find it on newsracks in hundreds of locations throughout Rutherford County. For story ideas, more information on how the Pulse can help deliver your message to the people of Murfreesboro, comments, letters, to carry the Pulse in your place of business or other questions, contact [email protected].

πŸ¦†β€οΈ
07/01/2025

πŸ¦†β€οΈ

First Day of July PSA
07/01/2025

First Day of July PSA

Ed Update πŸ¦“πŸ–€πŸ€β€οΈ It has been a month since a zebra escaped from a Christiana farm and painted   black and white.A few new...
07/01/2025

Ed Update πŸ¦“πŸ–€πŸ€β€οΈ It has been a month since a zebra escaped from a Christiana farm and painted black and white.

A few new photos from Ed the Zebra’s ownersβ€”Ed is pictured here with a female zebra friend. The superstar zebra is now back at the ranch in Texas where he was originally purchased.

Ed’s owners will no longer keep him on their property in Christiana but are still deciding on a safe, permanent home, possibly in .

Come back, Ed!

06/30/2025

Update on Ed πŸ¦“πŸ–€πŸ€β€οΈ

Ed’s owners shared this short video of Murfreesboro’s favorite zebra looking content at a scenic and secure ranch located in Texas. His owners are still deciding on a permanent location.

https://www.facebook.com/NickBeresNC5/videos/1653231195638279

Las Trojas Cantina has finally placed its sign at its   location on Medical Center Parkway along with a large statue dis...
06/30/2025

Las Trojas Cantina has finally placed its sign at its location on Medical Center Parkway along with a large statue display featuring horses near the new restaurant’s entrance. Las Trojas Cantina previously announced plans to open its restaurant back in 2019. Las Trojas is a family chain of restaurants with locations throughout northern Alabama as well as in Fayetteville and McMinnville, , and offers a variety of authentic Mexican dishes. Management states that they anticipate the restaurant opening sometime in July.

More Local Business News πŸ‘‡πŸ»

https://boropulse.com/2025/06/murfreeboro-business-buzz-kingdom-church-st-development-we-rock-the-spectrum-mesa-mart-tristar-stonecrest-chipotle-lily-belle-boutique-j-crew-pickleball-playa-bowls/

Last day of June! πŸ‘‹πŸ»πŸ’¦πŸ©΅
06/30/2025

Last day of June! πŸ‘‹πŸ»πŸ’¦πŸ©΅

Monday morning sunrise over  ,  πŸ“Έ Laura Leigh
06/30/2025

Monday morning sunrise over ,

πŸ“Έ Laura Leigh

06/29/2025

πŸš—βš οΈπŸ¦ΊπŸš§πŸ›» Expect Some Traffic Delays This Week in Rutherford Co. for TDOT and City Street Improvements, Through July 5

πŸ‘‰πŸ» I-24
Daily, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
There may be intermittent shoulder closures on I-24 in both directions for survey and utility work (MM 53–67). Traffic control will be in place.
✨ Nightly, 8 p.m.–5 a.m.
There may be intermittent outside lane closure.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» I-840
✨ Nightly, 8 p.m.–5 a.m.
There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on I-840 for paving operations from Jefferson Pike to the Wilson County line (MM 61–66).

πŸ‘‰πŸ» SR 10 (US-231, South Church Street)
Daily, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
There will be alternating lane and shoulder closures in both directions on SR 10 (US-231) for signal installation and paving of new turn lanes near the intersection of Rock Springs Midland Road (MM 17.2–18.1).

πŸ‘‰πŸ» SR 2 (US-41)
Daily, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
There will temporarily alternating lane closures on SR 2 (US-41) from Kensington Square Court to south of Cedar Grove Road. Flagging operations will be in place and one lane will always remain open.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» SR 102
Daily, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
There will be temporary alternating lane and shoulder closures on SR 102 for resurfacing from SR 96 to near Mercedes Drive (MM 0–6.0). One lane will remain open at all times. Flagging operations will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» SR 266 / Jefferson Pike
Daily, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
There will be periodic flagging operations for activities including grading, drainage, and construction of two concrete bulb tee beam bridges, signals, and paving on SR 266 (Jefferson Pike) from SR 102 to east of I-840. (MM 5–9).

πŸ‘‰πŸ» SR 96
✨ Nightly, 8 p.m.–5 a.m.
There will be temporary lane closures on SR 96 (Old Fort Parkway) from Market Place to North Thompson Lane (MM 9.66) for safety improvements. One lane will remain open at all times.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» SR 99 / New Salem Hwy.
Daily, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
β€” There will be temporary alternating lane closures using flagging operations for the grading, drainage, and construction of retaining walls, signals, and paving on SR 99 from Veterans Parkway to Cason Lane. One lane will remain open at all times (MM 13.8–15.97).
β€” The grading, drainage, and construction of retaining walls, signals, and paving on SR 99 (New Salem Hwy.) from near I-24 to SR 96 (Old Fort Pkwy.).
β€” There will be alternating lane closures on SR-99 from near I-24 to SR 96 for grading, drainage, construction of retaining walls, signals, and paving (MM 18.5–19.5).

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Joe B. Jackson Pkwy. at EB I-24
Contractor for a private development will be making I-24 ramp improvements. EB traffic on Joe B Jackson will be reduced from two lanes to one lane. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Manson Pike/Burnt K**b Rd. and Blackman Rd.
Tuesday through Friday
City Contractor will be performing roadway widening work at the intersection. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions through Wednesday 7/2. Blackman Rd. south of Manson Pike/Burnt K**b Rd. will be closed for construction work. Traffic will be detoured onto Vaughn Rd. and Veterans Pkwy. Appropriate traffic controls and detour signs will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Veals Rd. at Garnet Way
Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Contractor for a private development will be installing underground utility work at Veals Rd. and Garnet Way. Appropriate traffic controls and will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» New Salem Hwy. (just east of Veterans Pkwy.)
Through Friday, June 20, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Contractor for a private development will be making shoulder improvements on New Salem Hwy. just east of Veterans Pkwy. There will be minor traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls and will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» S. Maney Ave. (adjacent to 422 S. Maney Ave.)
Tuesday, 7/1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Contractor for a private development will be milling and paving a patch on S. Maney Ave. Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Patriot Dr. (at Oakland High School)
Through Friday, 7/18
Contractor for Rutherford County Schools will be installing turn lanes on Patriot Dr. adjacent to the school. There will be minor lane shifts and traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» N. Spring Street (just north of Olive St.)
Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Contractor for a private development will be milling and paving a patch no N. Spring St. just north of Olive St. Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Wilkinson Pike (just east of Greshampark Dr.)
Through Monday, 6/30, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Contractor for a private development will be installing storm drain on Wilkinson Pike. Traffic on Wilkinson Pike will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation. Appropriate traffic controls and will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» 539 Middle Tennessee Blvd. (just west of Rutledge Way)
Monday & Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Contractor for a private development will be installing a new driveway and sidewalk on Middle Tennessee Blvd. The WB bike lane will be closed. Appropriate traffic controls and will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» MLK Blvd. (between S. Bilbro Ave. and Carver Ave.)
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Contractor for a private development will be trimming trees along MLK Blvd. Westbound traffic on MLK will be reduced from two lanes to one lane. Appropriate traffic controls and will be in place.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» City-Wide Google Fiber Installation Work
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Contractor for Google Fiber will be installing fiber optic lines. There will be lane closures and lane shifts. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place in these locations:
1. Saint Andrews Dr.
2. Parkwood Dr.
3. Goose Creek Ln., Cason Ln., Leipers Ln., Parkwood Dr., Elmcroft Ave., Pepper Branch Dr., Kipling Ct.
4. Veterans Pkwy., Cason Ln., Leatherwood Dr., Bluestem Ln., Leipers Fork, Kellner Dr., Goose Creek Ln.
5. Shady Glen Cir., Spottswood Cir., Silver Springs Ct., Stow Xing, Belle Rives Dr., Anthem Way, Desoto Ct., United Dr., Belle Haven Dr., Aristocrate Dr., Saint Andrews Dr.
6. Jerry Anderson Dr., Allerton Way, Butterfield Ave., Shady Forest Dr., Sweetbrian Ave., Capstone Dr., Pelham Wood Dr., Holderwood Dr., Community Cir., Saint Andrews Dr., Genoa Dr.
7. Shady Forest Dr., Nature Dr., Dewington Dr., Geneva Dr., Shady Springs Dr., Dewdrop Ct., Beaulah Dr., Maddie Kate Ct., Stephanie Ct., Robinwood Dr.
8. Geneva Dr., Banyon Dr., Genoa Dr. Sagewood Ct., Robinwood Dr., Slater Dr., Beaulah Dr., Janell Trl., Saint Andrews Dr.
9. Salem Creek Dr., Presley Dr., Thad Ct., Trevor Trl., Earline Way, Robinwood Dr.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Middle Tennessee Electric Overhead Electrical Work
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Contractor for Middle Tennessee Electric will be installing overhead electrical lines. There will be periodic lane closures and lane shifts. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place at these locations:
1. John R Rice Blvd. near Agri Park Dr. (utility pole replacement)
2. Medical Center Pkwy. between Hillcrest Dr. and Jones Blvd.
3. Elam Rd. between Joe B Jackson Pkwy. and County Farm Rd.
4. Blackman Rd. just north of Burnt K**b Rd.
5. Hancock St.
6. 306 S Kings Hwy. (pole replacement)
7. Medical Center Pkwy. median street lighting work (between Robert Rose and Silohill Ln., westbound)

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Annual City Street Paving, Roadway and Miscellaneous Work
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
City contractor will be performing construction work. Expect lane shifts and traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place at these locations:
1. Manson Pike/Burnt K**b Rd. and Blackman Rd. (intersection improvement work)
2. Jones Blvd. between Medical Center Pkwy. and Clark Blvd. (paving, casting adjustment, striping and loop installation work)
3. S. Front St. between NW Broad St. & Hickerson Dr. and Hickerson Dr. between S. Front St. and W Castle St. (sewer rehabilitation work)
4. Medical Center Pkwy. between I-24 and Thompson Ln. (final striping work)
5. Veterans Pkwy. between Hartman Farm Ct. (aka old Blackman Rd) and I-840 (milling and striping work)
6. Clark Blvd. between Memorial Blvd. and Highland Ave. (milling and paving)

[Courtesy of City of Murfreesboro and TDOT]

Yard Sale benefitting Tennessee Whiskers Cat Rescue going on today (Sun., 6/29) at 3431 Birchwood Circle in   πŸˆπŸˆβ€β¬›πŸˆ
06/29/2025

Yard Sale benefitting Tennessee Whiskers Cat Rescue going on today (Sun., 6/29) at 3431 Birchwood Circle in πŸˆπŸˆβ€β¬›πŸˆ

UPDATE EVERYTHING IS GONE! πŸ™

Come get it! Everything $1 or less. Some stuff FREE! Just need it all gone today! All proceeds benefit Tennessee Whiskers Cat Rescue 😻
3431 Birchwood Circle
Murfreesboro

I-40 near the  /NC border is back open after last week’s flooding and landslides.
06/29/2025

I-40 near the /NC border is back open after last week’s flooding and landslides.

I-40 is open to traffic! Crews worked hard to clean up debris from 4 different areas along I-40 near the TN/NC border, as well as repair the on- and off-ramps at the Waterville exit, after last week’s flooding and slides. We had originally estimated two weeks for the repair, but it was completed in just about a week. We are thankful for the hard work that went into reopening this vital roadway. I-40 has returned to one lane of travel in each direction, with a lowered speed limit. Oversized loads are not allowed. This restriction is related to the repair from Hurricane Helene in September 2024, not the recent rockslide. Crews will continue to be working on I-40 and we remind people to slow down in work zones, for their safety and the safety of the crews.

July 4 – Celebration Under the Stars βœ¨πŸŽΆπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ‰βœ¨Enjoy great music, lots of fun and amazing fireworks at Celebration Under the...
06/28/2025

July 4 – Celebration Under the Stars βœ¨πŸŽΆπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ‰βœ¨

Enjoy great music, lots of fun and amazing fireworks at Celebration Under the Stars on Friday, July 4, at The Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy. in ). Brought to you by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation and Middle Electric, enjoy a DJ, food trucks and splash pad from 4:30–7:30 p.m., live entertainment by Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m. (pets, alcoholic beverages, cooking grills and personal fireworks or sparklers are not permitted on the celebration site). For more information, visit murfreesborotn.gov/2343/celebration-under-the-stars.

More Community Events πŸ‘‡πŸ»

https://boropulse.com/2025/06/june-2025-community-events/

Address

Murfreesboro, TN

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Murfreesboro Pulse posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to The Murfreesboro Pulse:

Share

Category

About the Pulse

The Murfreesboro Pulse publishes a monthly print magazine all about the art, entertainment, dining, events, music, people, businesses and culture of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The Pulse also maintains boropulse.com and sends a weekly email newsletter blast. The publication, founded by MTSU Mass Comm alumni Bracken and Sarah Mayo, is free for the reader to pick up, totally supported by its advertisers.

Since 2006, the Pulse has celebrated the spirit of Middle Tennessee with stories of local musicians, entrepreneurs, artists, destinations, restaurants, community events and more.