Fitness

Fitness Style Guidance

New Opportunities To Find Perfect Exercise Match Abound Through Murfreesboro Parks And Recreation Program Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Murfreesboro Parks And Recreation Whether young or old, a fitness pro, just getting started in wellness or somewhere in between, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation offerings have something enjoyable, suitable and helpful for everyone at various facilities.  The community locations, Patterson Park Community Center, Sports*Com and McFadden Community...

Style + Beauty

Magnetic Hairstyle Creations

Bombshells Hair Studio Celebrates 15 Years Of Services, Client Relationships, Community Support Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Twila Allen/Twila Allen Portrait Studio Building a salon on excellence within an authentic, warm and encouraging atmosphere has been the mission for the past 15 years of Michelle Williamson, owner and master stylist of Bombshells Hair Studio in Murfreesboro.  When opening Bombshells in 2010, Michelle says she set a goal to offer guests the utmost in...

Wellness

Fresh Skin Care Results Meet Relaxation

Pure Glow Skin Refinery Team Provides Healing Hands To Enhance Clients' Personal 'Health Styles' Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Sue Berry/Simply Social While Pure Glow's medical, holistic skin care team can provide laser treatments, body sculpting, aesthetic services or lash and brow assistance, it's often their individualized, stylish 'red carpet-ready' med spa treatment that clients seek.  "We handle skin care differently by getting to the root of skin concerns, not just...

Home + Design

Dreamy Designs For Dream Homes

J Taylor Designs' Professionals Provide Intention In Details, Inspired By Unique Lifestyles Article by Julie Brown Patton For two decades, local residential designer Jamie Taylor has used her passion for clean architectural styles to develop standout custom homes, restore charm to home renovations and provide cohesive collaboration with clients, builders and interior designers.  "My personal design style is eclectic. I could feel just as at home in a contemporary glass box in California as I...

Style + Beauty

Barbershop Trends 2025:

What's New Salon & Barber Team Delivers Innovative, Style-Savvy Men's Grooming Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Stephanie Bullock Photography While 2025 National Beauty and Barber Week will be observed Sept. 8-14, every day is a perfect time to celebrate barber services in Murfreesboro at What's New Salon & Barber, 412 Uptown Square.  As a family owned and operated business, launched by Steve and Sandy Haynes, and joined by their son, Nick, and daughter-in-law, Lindsey Haynes...

Auto + Marine

Revving Up

Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Returns To Nashville Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Music City Grand Prix Start your engines—Nashville’s boldest weekend is back! The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by WillScot roars into town Aug. 30-31, fusing thrills of INDYCAR racing with the soul of Music City’s legendary entertainment scene. What began as a motorsport event quickly has evolved into one of the city’s most electrifying events, where horsepower meets...

Life + Culture

OHS Students, Teachers Assist

Pet Support Group Unveils 24/7 Microchip Station and Outreach Pet Food Box Article by Julie Brown Patton After years of vision and months of community collaboration, Beesley Animal Foundation representatives unveiled the group’s new 24/7 Microchip Station and Outreach Box, now located in Murfreesboro on the foundation's front porch at 2215 Keeneland Commercial Blvd. After BAF supporters issued a communitywide call for a used newspaper stand to serve as the station, and received one, Oakland...

Entertainment

Go’fer Fun In Murfreesboro

What's New At GO USA Fun Park For Kids Of All Ages? Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by GO USA Fun Park Under the banner of "Gopher Vision 2030," recent projects underway at GO USA Fun Park include an improved driving range with automatic tees; dual-pit go karts; a new event pavilion in the future; and more seasonal events to build on the success of their Halloween miniature golf.  Overall, the GO USA team offers batting cages, go karts, a MaxFlight simulator, mini...

Life + Culture

Pet Kindness, Respect, Responsibility

Beesley Animal Foundation Group Makes Positive Differences In Local Pets' Lives Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by BAF Pets and their peeps are especially fortified through year-round efforts of a resourceful, dedicated nonprofit: Beesley Animal Foundation. Murfreesboro native Jesse C. Beesley Jr., (1901-1980) a noted sculptor, was instrumental in forming the first humane society in Rutherford County with grassroots volunteers in 1976. He inspired the formation of a...

Arts + Culture

Parks & Recreation For Kids And Pets

Try Out Varied, Unique Programming And Community Seasonal Events  Article by Lynn Caldwell | Photography by Provided by Murfreesboro Parks And Recreation Great things are happening, especially for community kids and pets. In fact, “To provide vibrant public spaces and inclusive programs, delivered with visionary leadership and caring staff that engage the individual and strengthen the quality of life of our community” is the mission statement of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, an objective...