Morning
Murfreesboro
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Country artist Hardy and the Nashville Predators support MTSU's club hockey team's first-ever national tournament bid with a $5,000 donation and social media endorsements. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland and City executives will host a Town Hall Meeting on February 11, 2025, to discuss city projects and programs, including community center and public safety improvements. City of Murfreesboro
- ➤ OFLOW is hosting a Dim Sum Asian High Tea Party on February 15, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN, featuring a limited menu of appetizers, dim sum, desserts, and teas for $30 per adult and $20 for children under 8, with dress code encouraging red or gold for Spring Festival celebrations. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brandon Bell, an MTSU alum, won a Grammy Award for his mixing work on 'Billy Strings Live Vol. 1', amid recognition of other MTSU alumni nominees and student volunteering initiatives in Los Angeles. The Daily News Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Big Lots, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024, will keep hundreds of its stores open, including the Murfreesboro location, through an asset transfer agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A study by MTSU professor Elizabeth Barnes found that college students are more receptive to learning about evolution when taught in ways that reduce conflict, emphasizing religious compatibility and student autonomy. MTSU Sidelines
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro firefighters will start a door-to-door campaign for the 'Count Me In' 2025 Special Census to ensure an accurate population count, essential for securing state-shared revenue critical for city services. City of Murfreesboro
- ➤ Republic Services proposes a $1.13 billion plan to Rutherford County for solid waste and recycling system upgrades, including financial savings and environmental benefits while planning to cut incoming waste from outside the county by 50%. Murfreesboro Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The MTSU women's basketball team honored National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a victory over Jax State. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Blue Raider football season tickets for 2025 are available, offering various seating and payment plan options, along with benefits for both renewing and new ticket holders. Rutherford County Source
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Free Basic Digital Literacy Class in Murfreesboro
Goodwill Career Solutions is offering a free class to enhance digital literacy skills at their Murfreesboro center.
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Southern Equine Expo 2025
Outlaw Nutrition will showcase its products at the Southern Equine Expo, providing attendees the chance to learn about offerings and enter to win free items.
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Tennessee Statewide Creatives Conference and Festival
The first statewide conference and festival in Tennessee dedicated to creativity in music, fashion, and the arts, featuring workshops and performances.
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Lone Star Rodeo at Tennessee Miller Coliseum
The Lone Star Rodeo features exciting rodeo performances in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners
This workshop teaches modern calligraphy basics using a pointed dip pen and includes a beginner's kit to take home.
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