Morning
Murfreesboro
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Located in the John Bragg building at MTSU, the Baldwin Photographic Gallery offers photography exhibits with free public artist talks and student workshops; it is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to visit. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Ransom Schoolhouse at 717 N. Academy Street, built in the late 1800s, is preserved by the Rutherford County Historical Society and welcomes visitors Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon, while $25 annual memberships support this living piece of local history (a tribute to late C.B. Arnette). WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County Extension Service offers two spring events at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd) in Murfreesboro. The free plant swap runs Saturday, Apr. 26, 9 to 11 a.m., and adult sewing classes start Monday, Mar. 9 with sessions costing $12 to $25. WGNS
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Free tax filing help is offered now in Middle Tennessee through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide (no membership is needed and returns are prepared for folks aged 50+ with low to moderate income), but local sites are quickly filling up so residents should secure appointments soon. NewsChannel 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Insider podcast aired on Sunday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m., featuring Development Services Director Greg McKnight & engineer Ryan Maloney as they explained the Town Creek daylighting project that will reroute stormwater and create a new downtown linear park expected to wrap by November. City of Murfreesboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, MTSU women’s tennis claimed its first home win of the season on campus and shared a photo gallery of the victory. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Middle Tennessee Baseball had its best start since 2013 after an 8-2 win over Illinois State and will try for a weekend series sweep at Reese Smith Jr Field in Murfreesboro. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ MTSU Blue Raiders lost 5-3 to Tampa in the College Hockey South semifinals on Saturday. The team clinched a spot in the ACHA National Tournament on March 18 in St. Louis and will face Vanderbilt in an exhibition (7:00 p.m. CDT) in Nashville. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Middle Tennessee earned two tennis wins on Sunday at the Outdoor Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro by defeating Alabama State by a score of 5 to 2 and later overcoming Austin Peay. The Blue Raiders capped a strong day in local sports. WGNS
- ➤ On Feb. 28, MTSU hosted its Lightning Invitational at the Campus Recreation Center where 11 colleges scrimmaged to build community & sportsmanship. The men’s volleyball club held the event as part of its semester-long series meant to strengthen ties among teams. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Residents can vote for the Murfreesboro area TSSAA girls athlete of the week with nominees including Blackman's Layla Hall, Central Magnet's Madisen Stanley, Eagleville's Alex Bolden, Oakland's Ryleigh Mullen, PCA's Kayte Madison Bjornstad, Rockvale's Caydence Thomas, and Stewarts Creek's Amira Maynard and Violet Hicks until 2 p.m. on March 5. The Daily News Journal
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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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April Fool's Day Painting Event
2-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Paid reservation required — Create a whimsical hot dog painting in a fun, family-friendly environment.
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