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Murfreesboro
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jody Powers, founding director of Amelia’s Closet and Liberty’s Station, announced retirement effective June 5 as The Collective at Building Hope takes over the programs; Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford opened its new Structural Heart and Valve Center on Feb. 4 to offer local treatment options. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Kroger is launching its annual Spread the Love campaign this month at its Nashville Division stores to collect peanut butter donations for local Feeding America food banks—recent winter storms have increased community reliance on these vital support centers. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bradley Academy and Patterson Park are holding their annual African American Cultural Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bradley Academy, where student art, music and historical displays will celebrate creativity and heritage. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Rutherford County Schools board approved a one-time $4,000 hiring incentive for new and returning teachers hired for math, science and language classes. The board scheduled a Career Fair on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Stewarts Creek High and recognized four high school students for their role in the Tournament of Roses parade. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Twenty-two local scouts from Rutherford County earned the Eagle Scout rank in 2025 by completing community service projects ranging from 44-387 hrs that benefited schools, churches and parks in the area, reinforcing a long tradition of community leadership. WGNS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park will host the Hike with Jane: Birds Event on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. where a Tennessee State Naturalist will lead a guided bird walk and answer questions about local birdlife; no registration is needed. Rutherford County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation invites residents to join a Dance for Heart Zumba event today from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Patterson Park Community Center to support American Heart Month, and participants are encouraged to wear red. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ The FDA announced a recall of repackaged M&M's Peanut candies for undeclared allergens including milk, soy and peanut in Tennessee and 19 other states, advising customers to check packaging and return affected products. The Daily News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MTSU alum Darius Harris is joining the Patriots practice squad for Super Bowl LX on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara & he aims to earn his third ring after his past roles with the Chiefs and Eagles. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ After a record season with 64 home runs in 53 games, MTSU softball is retooling its lineup with new infielders and a reshaped pitching rotation. The Blue Raiders will host Akron University on Feb. 27 + begin conference play on March 6 against Kennesaw State at Blue Raider Softball Field. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ The Middle Tennessee Track & Field team will host the Dean Hayes Classic — the meet is set in Murfreesboro to bring local athletes together. WGNS
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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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