Sports + Recreation

Reflections On Gratitude

Murfreesboro Parks And Recreation Team Members Share Ordinary Moments That Turned Out Pretty Special Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Mark Owens, facility superintendent  St. Clair Senior Center  "Having participants thank us for everything we offer them. The genuine joy on the seniors' faces when speaking about the center and all the activities or special events they get to do makes it anything but ordinary. They love coming to their second home." ...

Entertainment

Ready To Play Reindeer Games?

TNreindeer Owners Are Set To Go Up And Away To Showcase Their Live Stars At Special Events Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Courtesy of TNreindeer Each winter, Susan and Arthur Echols provide others with an invaluable gift of witnessing real live reindeer representing the joy of Santa, the spirit of the holidays and more than a little magic. As the only reindeer farm owners in Tennessee, the Echols appreciate being part of living Christmas traditions because seeing an actual...

Education

Appreciation For Community-School Connections

The Webb School's Service Day Assisted Variety Of Regional Entities Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Courtesy of The Webb School Community generosity is alive and well at The Webb School, a co-ed, independent college preparatory boarding and day school serving students in grades 6-12 from its location in historic Bell Buckle. Middle schoolers there recently participated in a divisionwide Service Day to show love and appreciation for the members of the community as well as local...

Food + Beverage

Giving Joy Through Fresh Food

Get Authentically Prepared Meals At Joanie's In Murfreesboro, Backed By A Proprietary Special Sauce Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Courtesy of Joanie's Want to truly taste passion and love, complete with bold flavors and "magic sauce"? Locally owned and operated, the staff at Joanie's provides gourmet coffee, from scratch made-to-order breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, craft beer, wine, mimosas and utmost hospitality.  "Our entire menu is served every minute we're open. So if...

Food + Beverage

New Southern-Inspired Dining In Murfreesboro

'Another Broken Egg Cafe' Daytime Diners Get New Brunch Flavors, Rotating Seasonal Offerings, Inviting Atmosphere Article by Julie Brown Patton Lagniappe, the notion of 'giving a little something extra just because," is alive and well. Another Broken Egg Cafe, the daytime eatery known for its bold Southern flavors, brunch experiencs and “craveable” dishes, opened its newest location in Murfreesboro. The cafe is owned and operated by Max Coyle and Keith White of W-C Management Group, LLC. The...

Entertainment

Snacks And S'Mores At Ladies Night Out(side)

Calling All Adventurous Ladies For Fun Evenings Designed Just For You Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Sounds of laughter filling the air, the sun slowly setting and mocktails clinking together. That's exactly the kind of night Lauren Pearson envisioned when she created her new program, Ladies Night Out(side). As an assistant program coordinator for Outdoor Murfreesboro, Lauren says she's truly loved coming up with new, innovative programming to fit...

Food + Beverage

Veteran Owned/Operated Barbecue Business

Single Tree Wood-Fired BBQ Fueled By Love Of Hospitality, Community Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Savannah Knight Much of life's goodness is forever tied to wood-fired cooking for Charlie Eblen, founder and president/operator of Single Tree BBQ, a veteran-owned and operated, low-and-slow barbecue and catering service. Following initial operations as a food truck and catering business during 2020, Charlie, along with partner executive Brent O'Dell, opened their first...

Food + Beverage

Gather Around For Customized Charcuterie

Graze Craze Murfreesboro Provides Hand-Styled Boards/Boxes Arranged For “Wow” Factors Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Lauren Napier/InJoy Nashville Recently opened Graze Craze at The Fountains at Gateway gives Murfreesboro residents brand-new options for charcuterie boards, grazing boxes and catered events. Locally owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Jason Dishon and Taylor Castranova, they say this category of business perfectly aligns with their personal focus on...

Food + Beverage

Scratch-Made Each Day

The Alley On Main Plus One In Nineteen Bar Is About Food, Family And Community Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by PGH Concepts Today's neighborhood restaurant: Inspired by childhood memories of big family gatherings and the resulting volume of Italian meals, Shawn Hackinson, along with his wife, Christy, created a comfortable, quality-driven eatery in downtown Murfreesboro called The Alley on Main.  "Where I grew up we called our streets 'alleys.' Our alley, with grapevines and...

Food + Beverage

Tennessee Collective Bottle Series

Tennessee Whiskey Trail Distilleries Continue With Sophomore Release Limited-Edition Bottle — No Next Batch Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Courtesy of Tennessee Whiskey Trail After the award-winning 2025 release sold out, Tennessee Whiskey Trail representatives returned with the second-annual release of Tennessee Collective, a limited-edition bottle series that unites distilleries across the state to celebrate Tennessee’s thriving spirit industry through a one-of-a-kind...