New and returning MTSU students got to know Murfreesboro a bit better this week when portions of the community came to them during the two-day event known as Meet Murfreesboro.

“I like the fact this school wants to get students involved,” said Chelbi Talley, 18, a freshman film and video production major from Memphis, Tennessee, who attended the Tuesday, Aug. 24, event in the Student Union Commons on campus. “It helps freshmen like me learn what’s on campus and in the area.”

MTSU students, faculty and staff stroll through the Student Union Commons area to visit local vendors participating in the annual Meet Murfreesboro event Tuesday, Aug. 24. At Meet Murfreesboro, new and returning students can learn about a variety of local businesses, including restaurants, and what they have to offer. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt)

Meet Murfreesboro is an annual two-day session where MTSU students, faculty and staff can learn more about Murfreesboro-area businesses. Day 2 will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25.

The Great Escape, featuring comic books and CDs, Nashville’s Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, Burger Bar, Clean Eatz and State Farm Insurance are among the Meet Murfreesboro vendors this fall.

McGuire Management Group, which recently partnered with MTSU in a move to get its employees to consider pursuing a degree from the university, also is participating in the event.

Held by the Office of New Student and Family Programs, Meet Murfreesboro is a Connection Point activity, helping new MTSU students get connected and engaged in the campus community.

— Randy Weiler (Randy.Weiler@mtsu.edu)

MTSU sophomore biochemistry major Jacorrion Hill, left, of Memphis, Tenn., and freshman film and video production major Chelbi Talley of Memphis check out the comic books and other items available to students at The Great Escape table Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Meet Murfreesboro in the Student Union Commons. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the same location. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt)

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic marketing specialist Dalton Tracy, left, provides information about the health care facility to MTSU students Ty Miles, center, of Murfreesboro, and Eve Hoffman of Liberia, Africa, during the first day of the two-day MTSU New Student and Family Programs Meet Murfreesboro event Tuesday, Aug. 24, in the Student Union Commons. Miles is a senior graphic design major while Hoffman is a junior fashion merchandising major. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt)