Morning
Murfreesboro
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music duo Big & Rich will perform at the Bluebird Cafe on Jan. 20 at 9:00 p.m. to benefit Alive Hospice. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 9 with limited availability. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will open Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites on Saturday, Jan. 24. The traveling exhibit (created by Minnesota Children’s Museum) offers interactive environments from classic picture books at 502 SE Broad Street and runs through Sunday, May 3. Rutherford County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Health reported the lowest food health scores from Jan. 1-7 at Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonchon, Subway, and Vena Cafe in Rutherford County — inspection reports are posted at each establishment and available for review at county offices. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Veterans, families and community will attend a ribbon cutting and tour of Building 107 at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center on Friday, Jan. 23 at 1:00 p.m.—the renovated 37,000 sqft facility now offers enhanced wellness programs, including recreational therapy and a high-tech Simulation Lab for training clinicians. WGNS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sophomore running back Jacob Vaughn transferred from Riverdale to Oakland on Jan. 7—after a breakout season with 1,004 yards and eight touchdowns—adding depth to Oakland's backfield as top players graduated. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Ben Caudill resigned as Stewarts Creek football coach on Jan. 7 after six seasons and said family priorities led his decision + the school is now seeking a new coach. 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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Revolution and Jill FM Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hop Springs — All ages welcome — Enjoy the best rock songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and more.
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