I planted my first fig tree (Hardy Chicago) in April and have been 'monitoring' it closely the last few weeks hoping to see signs of figs.  I had not seen any and had given up hope knowing full well that getting any the first year would be fairly lucky.  However I noticed what I believe to be two little figs have popped out in the last few days.

I live in Murfreesboro, TN (6a/7b) and my question is do these figs have a chance of ripening?  Our average last frost is about the second or third week of October.  That seems like it is cutting it close but I thought I would ask as these could be the first figs I have ever eaten.

That is certainly going to be close.  With it being in the ground, you can't protect it from the cold temps this fall.  I hope you get to try one!

If the tree is not too large, you might be able to cover it and add a small heat source under the cover to protect it from the first frost or so, I am sure you often get some decent warm fall days after the first frost.