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Murfreesboro
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro is buzzing with local updates as Middle Tennessee Electric’s CEO Chris Jones hosts a live broadcast tomorrow and Burough Holistic Health launches gene mapping. The City Council approved American flags while Veterans Park construction nears winter completion + events include Cabin Fever Beer Fest and The Milkshake Factory opening. Murfreesboro.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lanes, Trains and Automobiles in Murfreesboro, a long-time family entertainment spot, will close on April 4 when its building is sold to new owners, but it will operate normally until then. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A 14-foot bronze sculpture titled HeArt of Tennessee now stands at the Discovery Center front lawn to honor local creativity and community; it was designed by MTSU professor Michael Baggarly + local artists as part of the Cultural Arts Murfreesboro Laureate project. WGNS
- ➤ Eric Snyder, a local sculptor and MTSU art teacher, revived the Boro Art Crawl to highlight Murfreesboro's visual artists on Friday, March 5, when the downtown square will host the event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—the crawl will run monthly through November. Murfreesboro Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Sparks and State Sen. Bowling have proposed a bill to lower the school bus driver age from 25 to 23 while keeping current safety and licensing requirements. The proposal aims to ease the driver shortage in school districts across Rutherford, Wilson, Williamson, and Coffee counties. WGNS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ AccuWeather predicts Tennessee will face repeated rounds of thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds starting in March — tornado risk is lower than last year, but flash floods remain a concern for communities like Murfreesboro. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation has launched the Participating Neighbors Program inviting residents near Patterson Park to apply as design sites for sustainable, native food landscapes. Selected households receive free trees and classes (for yard care) as part of the summer Youth LED Program (offering green career skills). WGNS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Predators forward Steven Stamkos said on Feb. 27 he will not waive his no move clause ahead of the March 6 deadline, dismissing trade rumors + affirming his commitment as he currently leads the team with 29 goals. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Middle Tennessee Softball hosts the Blue Raider Classic at the Blue Raider Softball Field in Murfreesboro this weekend. After Friday's games, today's schedule features a contest against UT Martin at 11:00 a.m. plus a match against Akron at 2:00 p.m. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Today in the Division II-A state tournament, PCA hosts Lakeview in the boys game after PCA's girls advanced to Final 4 with a Feb. 27 win + quarterfinal scores from the 4A West Region set the stage for semifinals early next week. Murfreesboro Post
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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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Mastering Situational Awareness Workshop
6-8 p.m. — The Outpost Armory — Free entry — Enhance personal safety skills and gain insights into legal responsibilities in a community-focused setting.
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Riverdale Middle School Relays
5:00 p.m. — Riverdale High School — $65 entry fee per school — Compete in exciting middle school relays and field events.
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