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Murfreesboro
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greenhouse Ministries will launch its Deep Roots, New Growth fundraiser on Thursday, Apr. 16 at The View at Fountains (1500 Medical Center Parkway) where guests may choose a breakfast session from 7 to 8 a.m. or a lunch session from noon to 1 p.m.; tickets cost $25 and registration is available now. WGNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 85th Annual Middle TN Strawberry Festival with the theme Berry Proud to be an American will occur Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. Friday features a Strawberry Jam Concert and Fireworks starting at 5 p.m. and Saturday offers over 250 vendors, multiple stages, a kids’ area, and a 4 p.m. parade. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro City Schools announced that Sonya Cox will begin as principal of Erma Siegel Elementary this summer, bringing seven years of leadership experience from Cason Lane Academy and a background in instructional coaching at Erma Siegel. Murfreesboro.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee high school girls basketball state tournament will run from March 11-14 at Middle Tennessee State's Murphy Center with 32 teams competing in four classifications (Classes 2A and 3A start on March 11 while 1A and 4A begin on March 12). The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Blackman girls basketball advanced to the TSSAA Division I state tournament after beating Nolensville 48-45 on Saturday at Blackman High School & rallied from a seven point deficit to secure their eighth state tournament spot. They will face Collierville at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ MTSU women’s basketball beat Missouri State 86-75 at the Murphy Center on March 7, 2026 — Alayna Contreras scored a season high 31 points and the team now prepares for the CUSA tournament with a game set in Huntsville on Thursday, March 12. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ PCA won its second straight DII-A boys basketball state championship yesterday when Chris Washington scored 13 points and Nick Anderson led with 23. The win highlights the team's strong tournament performance. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Kayte Madison Bjornstad scored 17 points and Eva Birkofer added 13 as PCA defeated USJ 60-49 for the DII-A girls basketball state title — curbing star Haylen Ayers' impact. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ MTSU men’s basketball finished a five-game winning streak with a 75-63 road win over Missouri State on Saturday, ending the regular season at 17-14 overall and 11-9 in CUSA. They will face Louisiana Tech at 5:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday in the tournament quarterfinals. MTSU Sidelines
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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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