Morning
Murfreesboro
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ United Communications is expanding its fiber network across Middle Tennessee to deliver multi-gig speeds and smart network management for homes and businesses in 2026 + the upgrade will boost connection speed, reliability and security as digital needs grow. Rutherford County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital added 18 new critical care beds and a new ambulance bay as part of a $42 million upgrade while planning a freestanding ER in eastern Rutherford County (near Lascassas Pike and East Pitts Lane) to offer 24/7 emergency care. WGNS
- ➤ In 2025, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital expanded its critical care unit by adding 18 beds & a new ambulance bay as the county grew. The hospital and Murfreesboro Medical Clinic will soon build a $19 million freestanding emergency department on Lascassas Pike to offer 24/7 care. WGNS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harpeth High School boys rallied to a 55-45 win over Liberty Creek Friday night while the girls fell 58-19; the teams will host Houston County on Tuesday before opening district play at Cheatham County Central later this week. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Alec Oglesby started for MTSU men's basketball and scored 25 points with eight 3-pointers in an 88-51 win over Louisiana Tech at Murphy Center on Jan. 2, setting a team record with 22 3-pointers. He returned after missing most of last season with an injury. The Daily News Journal
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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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