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Murfreesboro
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro Indivisible will hold its peaceful 'No Kings' rally on Saturday, Mar. 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Broad Street and Church Street; organizers advise arriving early and parking is available (at 105 West Vine Street). WGNS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CVS Health warns it will close 134 Tennessee pharmacies if a proposed bill banning pharmacy benefit managers controlling pharmacies passes, a measure introduced by Sen. Bobby Harshbarger that may reduce access to prescription care across the region. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A warm spell at Lucky Ladd Farms is pushing tulips to bloom earlier ahead of the Tennessee Tulip Festival (March 14 through April 12). The festival near Murfreesboro offers pick-your-own flowers plus live music and food, though peak blooms may shift due to rapid spring warming. FOX 17
- ➤ Stones River National Battlefield launched a centennial logo—featuring historic imagery like split-rail fencing and the U.S. Regulars Monument—to mark 100 years of public service, and it will be used until Jan. 2 to conclude the anniversary programs. Murfreesboro Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County School’s Teach Now program earned an ‘Exceeds Expectations’ rating in the 2025 Educator Preparation Report Card from the Tennessee State Board of Education — a nod to its flexible, job-embedded training for aspiring teachers. Janet Flannery, who has led the initiative since 2023, supports working professionals in earning their teaching licenses. Rutherford County Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (in partnership with the KTG Foundation) introduced a free blue envelope program to help autistic drivers and others communicate during traffic stops, available at the Community Engagement Unit at 940 New Salem Highway. WGNS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County’s Department of Health released scores from inspections conducted Feb. 25 to March 4, covering routine and follow-up reviews for local food service and child care establishments — including schools and eateries. The report provides key compliance details for community reference. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee's Blue Raiders will travel to Bailey Park on Friday at 4 p.m. CDT for their first Conference USA series against Kennesaw State after winning three of four games over the weekend, and they will aim to win two of three in conference play. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ TSSAA has proposed stricter recruiting penalties for high school sports; if approved by the association’s Legislative Council, teams will face varied punishments including playoff bans when the one-time transfer law takes effect on July 1. The proposal outlines four violation levels to standardize enforcement. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Middle Tennessee hosted its first CUSA match doubleheader on Wednesday, March 4 — featuring games against LA Tech and Tennessee State at its Murfreesboro venue. WGNS
- ➤ TSSAA appointed a new Eligibility Advisory Committee this week to implement the one-time transfer rule signed last Tuesday, and the committee detailed four levels of recruiting violations to help high school coaches and schools — findings will be presented next month at the Legislative Council meeting. 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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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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