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Murfreesboro
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Technology Engagement Center’s free seed library in Murfreesboro, located behind Hobgood Elementary School—part of the Rutherford County Library System—has already welcomed visitors who began collecting seeds 20 days before spring. Manager Kathleen Tyree said the center also provides computers, printers, gaming systems and more at 306 Minerva Dr. WGNS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Gov. Bill Lee, Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. officials announced the company will expand in Rutherford County with a new facility at 8808 Manchester Pike. The project will cost $76.4 million to create 183 jobs and serve as the main global firearms manufacturing site as well as the future U.S.-headquarters of its parent company. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Briana Mosley at Smyrna High School added goats to the agriculture program to give urban students hands-on experience with livestock care — a move that aligns classroom learning with practical tasks. Students will complete daily duties such as checking for general health, hoof trimming and administering vaccinations as part of the Career and Technical Education pathway. Rutherford County Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A proposed Tennessee law will make it a crime to help move or hide people who are in the country without legal papers by making moving them illegally a big crime (Class E felony) and hiding them a smaller crime (Class A misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine per person). The bill passed its first stage and will be debated as supporters say it will fix border rules—critics fear it may hurt groups that help people. FOX 17
- ➤ At a March 4 meeting of the Rutherford County Public Works and Planning Committee, most speakers opposed the plan to expand Middle Point Landfill due to concerns over air, water and past TDEC violations — a few speakers supported the proposal for its potential cost savings. The Daily News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hume-Fogg head coach Ross Fleming IV, a 2016 graduate, led his team with a strong senior class into an 18-game win streak at the state tournament at Murphy Center but they lost 54—40 to Upperman. Ty Cobb scored 28 points—helping Upperman win the quarterfinal game. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ On March 15, MTSU women's basketball played Belmont Bruins in the first round of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament at the Curb Event Center at 6:30 p.m. CDT. The contest determined which team advanced to face the winner between Arizona and Northern Arizona + setting the stage for the next tournament round. MTSU Sidelines
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Krista Lynn Meadow Live Concert
Krista Lynn Meadow will perform live at MJ's Sports Bar and Grill in Murfreesboro.
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MicroMania Midget Wrestling in Murfreesboro, TN
MicroMania Midget Wrestling will take place at Seasons of Murfreesboro, featuring an array of wrestling entertainment.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Tailgate Brewery
This workshop offers beginners the chance to learn modern calligraphy techniques using a pointed dip pen and ink, suitable for various creative enthusiasts.
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Nick Ray Concert
7-11 p.m. | Boro Bourbon & Brews | Ticket required | Enjoy an evening of live music with Nick Ray in Murfreesboro.
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Virtual Tour of Creekside Assisted Living
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living | Free entry | Explore our award-winning senior living community and enjoy guided tours highlighting exceptional care and dining.
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Brandt Carmichael Concert
5-11 p.m. — Bumpus Harley-Davidson of Murfreesboro — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening with live music from Brandt Carmichael at a local venue.
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AFL Grappling II
9 AM – 3 PM — Grand Station — Compete for AGOGE GRAPPLING SERIES medals in a showcase for grapplers of all skill levels and ages.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners
6:00 – 7:30 PM — RSRVD Event Studio — Ticket required — Explore the art of modern calligraphy and take home your own beginner's kit.
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Fifth Annual Heroes & Villains Crafts Show
10 AM – 5 PM — Grand Station — Free entry — Explore a variety of local handcrafted items and enjoy themed contests and games at this vibrant craft show.
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April Monthly Mixer
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Dapper Owl — Free entry — Connect with local creatives over coffee and conversations at this relaxed mixer.
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