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Murfreesboro
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee veteran Reginald Monteiro was honored with Bart Durham Injury Law's FOX 17 Military Appreciation Award for his service overseas and his community work with Youth Villages, foster care, and juvenile justice reform while he pursues a law degree at Nashville School of Law. FOX 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warns homeowners about contractors who appear after severe storms to offer quick and low cost repairs. It urges consumers to verify licenses (and get multiple written estimates) to avoid scams as communities recover from damage by tornadoes, high winds, and hail. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ A Super 9 gas station is under construction at 231 Shelbyville Highway and Rucker Lane and is slated to open in late April to early May. The project will feature four fueling stations with eight pumps + a convenience store for local commuters and residents. Murfreesboro.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Discovery Center’s Artist-in-Residence program is showcasing live art demos and hands-on workshops for families this spring. The series features Haniyfa Muhammad Branka with sessions from March 8 to April 12 and local painter Ansleigh Britain starting April 15 to May 20 at the museum (502 SE Broad Street). Murfreesboro.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Rutherford County Library System will launch Science Across America to document 250 acts of science in celebration of the upcoming U.S. semiquincentennial. The program will feature Earth Day demonstrations next month and offer science lab sessions at the Technology Engagement Center in Murfreesboro. WGNS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District offers free tree seedlings for local landowners today at 9 a.m. at the Lane Agri Park Complex — 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Suite 150 — on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of five seedlings per person. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The library board voted 7-3-1 on March 16 at the courthouse to move 145 books from the children’s section to the adult section — citing state law issues. Children may borrow these books with parental approval while ALA guidelines were removed. Murfreesboro Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Food service establishments in Rutherford County earned a perfect 100 on routine health inspections (March 11-18) as mandated by the Department of Health, with reports posted for public review. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Rutherford County’s Department of Health released food service inspection scores from March 11 to 18, 2026, noting that all establishments must display their latest report publicly & inspection reports are available at local health offices. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders will host a WNIT second-round basketball game at the Glass House as they extend their postseason streak, with further game details to be announced. WGNS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee senior Karim Al-Amin earned his first Conference USA Athlete of the Week honor as announced by the league, marking a milestone in his athletic career. WGNS
- ➤ MTSU guard Tre Green boosted his role in his final season by rising from three minutes to 19 minutes per game - making key three-pointers and earning praise from coach Nick McDevitt for his hard work in class and practice. He finished as a vital part of MTSU’s team identity. MTSU Sidelines
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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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Line Dance Night
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Enjoy boot-stompin' good times with live music and line dance instruction.
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Distribution & Operations Conference
All day — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Cost not provided — Engage with industry experts and explore distribution operations strategies.
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