Morning
Murfreesboro
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews joined other Rutherford County police chiefs for a panel discussion at the Murfreesboro Police Department during Leadership Rutherford’s Benches and Badges Day, where they discussed law enforcement careers and community safety. The event offered leaders a firsthand look at police operations + judicial processes. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Rutherford County offers a busy weekend of events. Today a 5K runs at Barfield Crescent Park, with a hot cocoa party at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center and an art crawl in downtown Franklin on Friday — plus a Bloomsbury bonfire on Saturday and festive ice at Opryland through Jan. 3. Rutherford County Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Several business owners will invest in Middle Tennessee in 2026 after In-N-Out Burger launched at the close of 2025, and a list of new market moves is now available to guide local economic growth. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WGNS marked its 79th anniversary today with a lighthearted annual checkup as it continues serving Murfreesboro & Rutherford County. The station thanked longtime listeners and local advertisers while celebrating decades of community connection on air. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee State University received a $50K grant to sustain its peer Learning Assistant program in first-year STEM courses that improved student success. Faculty expanded the initiative after data showed lower failure rates + higher grades in classes with LAs. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MTSU Athletics closed 2025 with championship wins in women’s basketball and men’s tennis and opened a $66-million Student-Athlete Performance Center on July 30; football began reshaping its staff ahead of 2026. The department also posted a 94-percent graduation rate. WGNS
- ➤ Rockvale’s girls overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to win 68-66 in overtime against Pickett County on Dec. 30, fueled by a strong defense that forced 15 turnovers & set the stage for district play. Murfreesboro Post
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Murfreesboro Home Expo
12-6 p.m. — Tennessee Miller Coliseum — Free admission — Discover huge savings, live demos, and a chance to win prizes at this home show.
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Walking the Line and Gold Dust Woman Tribute Experience
7 p.m. — Hop Springs — Cost Info Not Provided — Celebrate the music of Johnny Cash and Stevie Nicks with heartfelt tributes in a night of legendary tunes.
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Line Dance Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free — Boot-stompin' good times with instruction and live music from The Rockin' Country Band.
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