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Murfreesboro
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro will gain Veterans Park — set to open by early 2027 — along Veterans Parkway on the westside as recreation official Nate Williams confirmed the project is underway. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Murfreesboro Police Officer Samuel Lopez earned the Officer of the Year Award from VFW Post 4575 Smith & Rogers & Reeves after showing care for an injured dog during a 16-hour shift in Sept. 2025. He received the honor on Monday at the Hero’s Den on Northwest Broad Street. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Ascend Federal Credit Union donated $55K and over 13K food items to Second Harvest Food Bank to help neighbors access nutritious food this holiday season. Employees contributed over 9,000 nonperishable items + the donation funds 15 Mobile Markets serving several counties. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Officer Nicholson received the Jerry Anderson Hero Award for his swift life-saving rescue on Dec. 23 at the I-24 overpass when he pulled a woman from danger and credited his Crisis Intervention Training. He was honored during the MLK Breakfast at Middle Tennessee State University, officials said. Murfreesboro.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro remained on a precautionary hold Wednesday after local police and school officials responded to a call reporting a threat that later proved unfounded. WGNS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health Department data show the lowest food health scores for Rutherford County from Jan. 14-21, with U+I on Lascassas Pike in Murfreesboro inspected on Jan. 15 and Sabor Latino Restaurante in Smyrna inspected on Jan. 20. Inspection reports are posted at county health offices. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ The Rutherford County health department released inspection scores from Jan. 14-21 for local food service and school establishments in the area & residents are reminded that these reports must be posted for public view. Call the hotline if any food safety issues are spotted. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee men’s tennis beat Harvard 6-1 at the Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro, marking their first win against the Crimson since 2003. Senior duo Karim Al-Amin and Ondrej Horak led the team to a 3-0 start and they will host UAB on Jan. 23. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ MTSU women's basketball game against Liberty will be played on Friday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Murphy Center + it was rescheduled from Saturday due to an impending winter storm expected to drop up to 15 inches of snow. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ MTSU women’s head basketball coach Rick Insell is one win away from 500 career wins; his Lady Raiders will face the University of Delaware today at the Murphy Center as he seeks to reach the milestone. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Siegel senior bowler Westyn Griffin won the Division I boys state bowling championship on Wednesday at Smyrna Bowling Center — defeating Science Hill’s Peyton Abel among 48 competitors. Murfreesboro Post
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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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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Williamson Family Farm — Get your tickets now — Enjoy a mesmerizing candlelight tribute to Queen's greatest hits performed by a talented string quartet.
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Galentine's Day Celebration
6-8:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — All ages welcome — Celebrate friendship with drinks, treats, and good vibes at this joyful gathering.
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Raw Curious Seminar
6-7 p.m. — Licker & Whine Pet Market — Free entry — Discover the essentials of raw feeding for pets presented by OC Raw.
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