Morning
Murfreesboro
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chef Alex Belew will open Chinwag at The Fountains in the former Burger Republic location in May or June, offering handmade pizza and fresh pasta. Local events and promotions are also scheduled to support neighborhood businesses & community gatherings. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ The American Red Cross of Tennessee will host its 14th Nissan Heroes Luncheon on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at MTSU Student Union Ballroom to honor John Floyd (Ole South Properties) for his $5 million charitable contributions and Terry Smith as Volunteer of the Year. WGNS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County Fire Rescue responded just before 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 to a fire at Wat Amphawan—a Thai Buddhist temple on Barfield Crescent Road—where firefighters quickly controlled the flames while one occupant safely evacuated despite extensive damage. WGNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2nd Annual Oreo Festival will take place on Saturday, Mar. 28 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. indoors at the MTSU Livestock Center, featuring Oreo-inspired treats, food trucks, games, and family fun with free parking and admission. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Middle Tennessee State University’s Black Student Union hosted Showtime at the Apollo on Feb. 20, bringing community warmth and music for Black History Month — with performers and first-timers sparking cheers in the Student Union Ballroom. MTSU Sidelines
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former MTSU men’s basketball coach Kermit Davis learned during halftime on Saturday at Murphy Center that he will be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. He is Middle Tennessee’s all-time winningest coach and will be honored at a ceremony on July 11 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Oakland and Rockvale boys will face off Tuesday at 7:30 at Siegel for the 10-4A title after their wins on Saturday; in 9-4A, La Vergne and Smyrna will contest third place at 6 p.m. while Blackman and Stewarts Creek will compete for the championship. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ MTSU men’s basketball defeated Delaware 78-66 on Feb. 21 at Murphy Center. The Blue Raiders, led by Loofe + Alston with strong rebounds, controlled the game and will continue their CUSA home stand with Texas at El Paso on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. MTSU Sidelines
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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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U.S. Open Cup: Tennessee Tempo FC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
7-9 p.m. — Richard Siegel Soccer Complex — Check for ticket info — Witness local soccer rivalries unfold in a thrilling cup match.
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Line Dance Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Enjoy boot-stompin' fun with live country music and line dance instruction.
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Da Sunday Open Jam
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Experience the local talent at the Blues Jam with Da Jam Band featuring awesome musicians.
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