Morning
Murfreesboro
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Four Murfreesboro Fire Rescue firefighters were honored with the NAACP Jerry Anderson Hero Award at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 17 at Middle Tennessee State University. They were recognized for saving an elderly man from a house fire on East Burton Street on Aug. 12. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ After a recent ice storm, the BBB warns Murfreesboro homeowners to be cautious of contractors offering tree removal, HVAC, and plumbing repairs with high-pressure tactics, advising them to verify credentials and secure written estimates before paying upfront. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Tomorrow morning, Murfreesboro Parks & Rec will host START STRONG AND PLUNGE at SportsCom gym (Dejarnette Lane on Memorial Boulevard) starting at 8:15 a.m. Participants will first join a Cold Run before taking an icy plunge at Boro Beach with lifeguards on duty. WGNS
- ➤ Murfreesboro Police Officer Samuel Lopez was named Officer of the Year by VFW Post 4575 Smith & Rogers & Reeves on Monday at the Hero’s Den on NW Broad Street after he rescued an injured dog by offering his own lunch & water; PAWS later took custody of the animal. Murfreesboro.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Main Street Murfreesboro hosted its first monthly Biscuits & Business meeting at The Urban Social, where downtown business owners networked over ham and biscuits from The Hamery and coffee from Sanders Bros. Coffee; the series will continue monthly to strengthen community connections. Murfreesboro.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate its 45th anniversary with Sweetheart & Swing, a Valentine’s concert on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro that features jazz and swing favorites for couples & music lovers. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students and faculty from Middle Tennessee State University are in Los Angeles for the 68th Grammy Awards, touring recording studios and music firms ahead of the ceremony on Sunday. Alumni pre—Grammy gatherings are set for Jan.31 at the Godfrey Hotel and Santa Monica Brew Works. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Middle Tennessee State University will lead a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary starting Monday, Feb. 2 on campus, backed by a $25,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant + the project will feature lectures, public readings, and museum exhibitions to spark civic dialogue. WGNS
- ➤ Rev. Martha Touchton has been named the 2026 honoree for Excellence in Education by The City Schools Foundation. The celebration is scheduled for Friday, March 20 at the Macca Villa at Riverside where community leaders and educators will honor her 25 years of service. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Murfreesboro City Schools will hold its 2026 Teacher Job Fair on Friday, Feb. 20 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Salem Elementary School, offering full- and part-time teaching and support roles for educators and Residency 2 students for the upcoming school year. WGNS
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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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SPARK! M is for Moon
9-11 AM — Discovery Center at Murfree Spring — Admission required — Kids explore lunar landscapes with hands-on activities and a journey through an inflatable planetarium.
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