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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].

A new UFC Gym will come to the former YMCA facility at 205 N. Thompson Ln. in .Green Trails Triout Thompson Lane, LLC r...
01/06/2026

A new UFC Gym will come to the former YMCA facility at 205 N. Thompson Ln. in .

Green Trails Triout Thompson Lane, LLC recently presented the city with redevelopment plans to convert the 30,000-plus-square-foot athletic building into a full-service mixed martial arts training center.

UFC Gyms typically offer a mix of strength and cardio equipment, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats, bag rooms, functional training areas and personal training services.

Meanwhile, multiple new restaurants are being constructed on portions of YMCA’s parking area.

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Tuesdays – After-School Climbing ClubJoin the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E.) on Tuesdays from...
01/06/2026

Tuesdays – After-School Climbing Club

Join the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E.) on Tuesdays from 4–6 p.m. to climb on the indoor rock wall and challenge yourself. Climbers must weigh at least 50 pounds and wear closed-toed shoes and clothing appropriate for climbing. The cost to participate is $2. All ages are welcome; walk-up guests are welcome. For more information, email [email protected] or call 615-459-9710.

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As many fans of the local Joanie’s brand had already guessed, Joanie's Murfreesboro owner Jason Day officially confirmed...
01/05/2026

As many fans of the local Joanie’s brand had already guessed, Joanie's Murfreesboro owner Jason Day officially confirmed today that he plans to expand the Joanie’s location on Square into the restaurant area next door that was recently vacated by the Red Bicycle Roasting Co.

Day stated that the new addition will be entirely gutted and once renovations are complete will be unlike anything else in Murfreesboro. He also stated that like most historic downtown renovation projects, this one is expected to take some time, so an opening date has not been set.

Named for owner Jason Day’s mother, Joanie, the establishment serves its entire menu during all business hours out of its two Murfreesboro locations: 13 S. Public Square and 1733 St. Andrews Dr.

Although certainly steeped in coffeeshop vibes, the popular Joanie’s menu covers everything from breakfast classics to some delicious, fresh salad combinations, breakfast burritos, French toast, beefy burgers and more, many items having a creative twist and name.

Visit the Joanie’s website to order ahead: joaniesboro.com

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Casa Primos, a new authentic Mexican restaurant concept, will be coming to downtown .The space just off the Murfreesbor...
01/05/2026

Casa Primos, a new authentic Mexican restaurant concept, will be coming to downtown .

The space just off the Murfreesboro Public Square at 211 W. Main St., previously home to High Society, will rebrand as Casa Primos. The new establishment will keep the existing stage for live musical acts and will also host karaoke seven nights a week. But, while High Society offered a menu featuring burgers, steaks and sandwiches—similar to multiple other nearby restaurants—Casa Primos will be downtown Murfreesboro’s only Mexican restaurant, and will offer handmade tortillas, carnitas, lengua, pastor, homemade tamales, fish tacos and more.

Christie Shedd, who opened High Society and is also a co-owner of Casa Primos, says she expects the Mexican restaurant to be open every day starting Jan. 15.

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Many people are unaware that not all birds fly south for the winter. In fact, some of the most colorful and lyrical song...
01/04/2026

Many people are unaware that not all birds fly south for the winter. In fact, some of the most colorful and lyrical songbirds, including cardinals, jays, woodpeckers, bluebirds and chickadees, stay in the same area throughout the entire year.

Wild birds use a variety of techniques to stay warm during the cold winter months; however, while they are equipped to withstand most winter weather, survival can be made easier by providing food, an open source of water and protection from freezing temperatures with natural plant cover or a roosting box. These are only a few of the steps you can take to attract feathered guests into the backyard this winter.

First and foremost, food is the most crucial element for a bird’s winter survival. Providing birds with the energy, stamina and nutrition they need to stay warm will help immensely. Also, to stay warm, birds will expend energy very quickly, some losing up to 10 percent of their body weight on extremely cold nights. In these cases, an ample supply of high-calorie foods, such as sunflower seeds, peanuts and suet can be vital to a wild bird’s survival.

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❄️ A Look Back at ”Boro Blizzard 2022” ❄️ was covered in white on Jan. 3, 2022📸 Chai Photography
01/03/2026

❄️ A Look Back at ”Boro Blizzard 2022” ❄️

was covered in white on Jan. 3, 2022

📸 Chai Photography

For parents looking to introduce their active children to team sports in a way that emphasizes fun, confidence-building ...
01/03/2026

For parents looking to introduce their active children to team sports in a way that emphasizes fun, confidence-building and development, Lil' Kickers of Murfreesboro has become a choice for many families in and nationwide.

With divisions designed for kids as young as 18 months through age 9, Lil’ Kickers uses imaginative, play-based activities to teach the framework of soccer, all while helping children grow socially, physically and emotionally. Coaches blend silly games with soccer skill development so children stay engaged and laugh while learning balance, coordination, running, ball control and the basics of the game of soccer.

“Lil’ Kickers is not a traditional soccer club where there are games and practices. Using world renowned child development theories, child development professionals, experienced coaches and the expertise that comes along with thousands of hours of working with children, we created a curriculum that introduces kids to soccer and so much more,” said Josh Bowden, owner and operator of Lil’ Kickers of Murfreesboro. “Our program helps develop players who are good sports and good teammates—on and off the soccer field.”

For older kids, classes will conclude with a brief time of soccer scrimmage, to ease them into a bit of competitive gameplay, with perhaps three to six players per side.

However, Lil’ Kickers is not strictly a formal “soccer practice.” During the various games conducted at a session, parents may hear children yelling out about wolves or mashed potatoes or wizards or crossing a bridge or some other such fun, as the kids run about with other kickers, learning to adhere to rules of a game while burning off some energy and laughing with others in their age group.

“They’re not just having fun—they’re building brains,” Bowden said. “Our classes are designed to let kids lead, explore and grow.”

Soccer makes a great vehicle for teaching teamwork, according to Bowden.

“You learn to rely on your teammates to succeed,” he said. “And, honestly, at the end of the day, every child loves to just kick a ball!”

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⛳️ The Tiger Woods-backed golf entertainment concept PopStroke opened its new year-round mini golf venue at 4221 Century...
01/02/2026

⛳️ The Tiger Woods-backed golf entertainment concept PopStroke opened its new year-round mini golf venue at 4221 Century Farms Terrace in Antioch in December.

PopStroke Nashville features a total of three 18-hole putting courses—two indoors and one outdoors—a state-of-the-art automatic scoring system, a full-service restaurant with burgers, wraps, salads and tacos; an ice cream parlor, and a sports bar with drinks available on and off the greens.

The venue also includes outdoor gaming spaces and a kid-friendly playground.

PopStroke’s arrival adds a major new entertainment option to the Century Farms area, near the Tanger Outlets and the recently opened In-N-Out Burger.

PopStroke Nashville is offering a monthly membership special for $30/month. For more information, visit popstroke.com.

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Two of Middle Tennessee State University’s original five buildings are getting a significant upgrade in 2026 through a $...
01/02/2026

Two of Middle Tennessee State University’s original five buildings are getting a significant upgrade in 2026 through a $54.3 million renovation project of Kirksey Old Main and Rutledge Hall.

Upon completion, Rutledge Hall will transform from a dormitory to an academic building that houses the University Studies Department, which will relocate from KOM. Rutledge will receive an expanded lobby addition and new interior stairs.

Kirksey Old Main will continue to be home to the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science departments within the College of Basic and Applied Sciences. Improvements to KOM will include blocked-up windows returning to the original auditorium, exposing original steel trusses, restoring hardwood floors, and creating a new lobby to provide accessible entry.

Additionally, the Midgett Building, an addition to KOM that once contained the College of Business, will be razed to make way for a new north lobby addition.

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Kaye Jernigan, a longtime member of the community, was met with the surprise of her year when she was announced as the...
01/02/2026

Kaye Jernigan, a longtime member of the community, was met with the surprise of her year when she was announced as the 2025 Titans Fan of the Year.

In November, members of the Titans’ organization came to her workplace at Middle Tennessee State University with the big announcement.

“They showed up here at work and gave me the news,” Jernigan said. “I was really in shock and disbelief.”

Since then, Jernigan has attended multiple Titans home games and has had some memorable experiences on the field.

“I had some passes to go down on the field,” Jernigan said. “I got a chance to go where T-Rac’s den is and meet him there and ride out onto the field.”

She also had the chance to run out of the tunnel alongside Titans players during their final home game of the season against the New Orleans Saints.

Jernigan has been a devoted Titans fan ever since the team moved from Houston to Tennessee in 1997.

“When they talked about coming here, of course, we were just overjoyed to have them,” she said.

Jernigan’s devotion to the Titans has been unwavering since the beginning, having traveled out to Memphis in 1997 and Vanderbilt in 1998 for home games the first two years after the NFL franchise—long known as the Houston Oilers—relocated to Tennessee.

The Titans have had a profound impact on Jernigan’s family, and have created lasted memories for them this season.

Fans can now vote for Jernigan—as well as fan representatives from all of the NFL’s 32 franchises—to be honored as the NFL Fan of the Year through the NFL’s website.

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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.