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Murfreesboro
Friday, January 17th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro city offices and most recreational facilities will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a commemorative march beginning at Central Magnet School. Murfreesboro.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MTSU's Department of Art and Design presents 'Concerns, Delusions, and Conspiracies,' a sculptural exhibition by Bert Gilbert and Steve Ward, open from January 21 to February 15, 2025, at the Todd Art Gallery. WGNS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Buc-ee's travel center in Murfreesboro, delayed by a pipe shortage and road work, is now predicted to open in early to mid-2026, promising 200 jobs and significant tax revenue for the city. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro City Schools decided to remove 'It Feels Good to Be Yourself,' a book on gender identity, from its libraries, following a process that included a review committee's recommendation. The Daily News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Rutherford County resident reported a deer displaying severe symptoms of Chronic Wasting Disease to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, which has no record of the report despite the resident's detailed call information. Murfreesboro Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee Athletics announces the 2025 Men's Tennis promotional calendar, highlighting themed nights, giveaways, and activities aimed at enhancing fan engagement. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Middle Tennessee Athletics will host the 2025 Great Blue Raider Baby Race during halftime of the Blue Raiders versus Lady Techsters game on January 25, inviting crawling babies to compete. Rutherford County Source
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Olympus Classic Powerlifting Championship
The Olympus Classic is a full powerlifting, push/pull, bench press, and deadlift championship taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Murfreesboro, with all profits benefiting Shriners Children's.
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Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Women's Basketball vs. Sam Houston Bearkats
The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders women's basketball team will compete against the Sam Houston Bearkats at the Murphy Athletic Center.
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Eastern Dreamers Concert
Max Pachter and Evan deNicola, two Nashville musicians, perform 70s Folk and Americana with unique harmonies and storytelling.
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Pokémon League Gathering at Grand Adventures
A Pokémon League event where fans can gather to play, trade, and earn prizes using their Pokémon cards and video games.
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Rhonda Funk Duo Live Performance
Rhonda Funk, a celebrated singer-songwriter and 2022 USA Entertainer of the Year, will perform live at Puckett's in Murfreesboro, showcasing her acclaimed music.
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Mikki Zip Live at Hank's Honky Tonk
Mikki Zip will perform live at Hank's Honky Tonk, offering an evening of entertainment in Murfreesboro.
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