PODCAST (Click Play Above) - In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by representatives from the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department to highlight an array of fall activities and community programs (Photo above is from one of the hiking trails in Barfield Crescent Park). The group discusses upcoming seasonal events, including the Barfield Bash's haunted hayride and carnival that was held one week ago at Barfield Crescent Park, as well as safe Halloween alternatives like the Toddler Spooktacular and Community Fall Festival at Patterson Park Community Center on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The conversation also covers youth basketball registration at SportsCom, outdoor adventures like kayaking and night hikes at the Wilderness Station, and the significant economic impact of local tourism in Rutherford County. Additionally, the guests preview future arts and holiday programming, such as Perform Murfreesboro's production of "Newsies" and upcoming Christmas events at Cannonsburgh Village.