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Murfreesboro
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sixty Stones River Manor residents gathered yesterday for their annual Valentine’s celebration, where couples with decades of love enjoyed a decorated photo booth (free kisses) and were recognized as kings and queens in assisted and advanced care. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Branches Counseling Center offers affordable, Christ-centered mental health care with a sliding-fee scale and will host its Extending the Branch fundraiser on March 5 at The View at Fountains to support over 1,000 locals facing rising mental health needs. Murfreesboro Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way of South Central Tennessee is hosting its seventh annual Storybook Breakfast on Saturday, March 7 at Overall Creek Elementary School, offering breakfast + crafts, story time, and appearances by popular characters to support early literacy. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro Police ask local businesses, churches, schools, and residents to register on-site AED devices using the PulsePoint AED app (registration is free) so responders can locate them faster if a heart stops. NewsChannel 5
- ➤ The Tennessee Board of Regents received a four-year extension that pushes its sunset date to June 30, 2030 after state lawmakers approved the bill on Feb. 9. The move helps secure ongoing technical training & career programs at the local Tennessee College of Applied Technology that serves Murfreesboro students. WGNS
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance urges locals to review earthquake insurance and preparedness during Earthquake Awareness Month this February — many standard policies do not cover quake damage, so residents should consult their agents for proper coverage. WGNS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Meharry Medical College is expanding from its Nashville campus to serve rural Middle Tennessee with mobile health units + clinic acquisitions that will offer critical dental care for youth and other underserved patients. NewsChannel 5
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Health reported very high flu activity last week, with East Tennessee seeing sharp increases while Middle Tennessee had minimal levels. Health officials urged vaccinations + regular hygiene to prevent complications as the season continued. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Sheriff’s Office deputies and community members donated 40 units of blood Tuesday at Blood Assurance as part of the Battle of the Badges friendly competition with local emergency services. The donation may help save about 120 lives in Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee. Rutherford County Source
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new MTSU report shows Tennessee home prices rose 0.7% in the third quarter of 2025 and increased 3.53% annually, with trends varying across metros (Nashville and Knoxville rising while Memphis cooled). The report comes from MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MTSU rallied from a nine-point deficit to edge Kennesaw State 90-87 at VyStar Arena in Georgia on Feb. 12. Sean Smith hit clutch free throws and led MTSU to a 13-12 conference record in a thrilling Conference USA game. Rutherford County Source
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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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Special Kids Race
7-11 a.m. — Murfreesboro Medical Clinic — Entry fee varies — Participate in a 5 km and various fun runs supporting Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center.
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