Morning
Murfreesboro
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visitation services for former MTSU First Lady Elizabeth McPhee will be held Tuesday from 3–7 p.m. at Belle Aire Baptist Church (1307 N. Rutherford Boulevard), with her funeral scheduled for Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the same location and burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. FOX 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Small business owners in Murfreesboro can kick off 2026 with five financial resolutions recommended by TriStar Tax and Business Solutions. The firm advises setting a tax planning calendar, upgrading expense tracking, reviewing entity structures, forecasting cash flow, and partnering with a trusted advisor to avoid extra costs. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stones River Cemetery unveils 250 veterans' stories (spanning 160 years) to honor service and sacrifice as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration, with a daily profile shared on social media and the National Park Service website. The park invites families to submit photos, letters and memories for future displays. FOX 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A lucky player from La Vergne won $660,000 after matching all five numbers Saturday night at a Walmart Supercenter + the prize must be claimed within 180 days per Tennessee Lottery rules. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Residents can vote for the TSSAA girls athlete of the week for Jan. 5-10 by choosing among nominees including Sam Garner, Elly Bain, Madisen Stanley, Alex Bolden, Jade Watson, KK Richardson, Abby Dennis, & Amaya Nash; voting ends at 2 p.m. Jan. 15. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Residents can cast votes for the local TSSAA boys athlete of the week (covering Jan. 5–10) while the poll remains open until 2 p.m. on Jan. 15. Nominees include athletes from Blackman's, Cannon County, Central Magnet, PCA, Riverdale, Rockvale, Smyrna, and Stewarts Creek. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Columbia Central bowler Jesse Wilson led regional qualifying with 1,400 pins as coach Randy Cook remains optimistic for the state tournament starting Jan. 21 at Smyrna Bowling Center; top qualifiers from Independence and Lawrence County are set to compete (Division I and II events are scheduled throughout the three-day event). Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ The Predators hosted the Capitals at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 11 (following a 3-0 loss to the Blackhawks on Jan. 10) on FanDuel Sports Network with Annunen and Thompson starting in goal. 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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