Morning
Murfreesboro
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oflow is hosting an Easter Bunny Photos and Cookie Decorating Event on Saturday, Apr. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—customers can decorate cookies for $5 each or 3 for $10 and take a free photo with the Easter Bunny, with no reservations needed. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee will host its eighth Songwriter’s Night on Saturday, Apr. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing, featuring performances by Chris Sligh, Cameron Bedell, and Jace Everett. Tickets cost $150 and include catering and open bar access. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ The Oaklands Mansion (901 North Maney Avenue) will host the David Maney: From Enslavement to Legacy Event on Saturday, Apr. 18 at 2:00 p.m. where retired educator Elma McKnight, a direct descendant, will share her ancestor’s story while light refreshments are served and no reservation is needed. Rutherford County Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following Winter Storm Fern, over 62,000 free native tree saplings were distributed during Tennessee Tree Day on March 20 and 21 at more than 100 sites in Middle Tennessee to help replace over 1,000 acres of lost tree canopy. The Daily News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee track and field closed the Yellow Jacket Invitational — setting multiple personal records and earning a runner-up finish — on the final day in Atlanta. The Blue Raiders now hope to build on this performance in upcoming meets. WGNS
- ➤ Auburn junior Ja’kobe Tharp won the 60-meter hurdles at the NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships at the Randal Tyson Center in Fayetteville, setting a new meet record at 7.32 seconds & earning his second consecutive title. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Yesterday, Predators moved into the second wild-card spot when they beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 at Bridgestone Arena, with Stamkos scoring early in the game and finishing with two goals and an assist — losses by Los Angeles and Seattle helped secure the win. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ The TSSAA boys basketball state championships were held yesterday at MTSU's Murphy Center with Class 2A and 3A games at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. + Class 4A and 1A games at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Local teams fought for state titles. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ MTSU club hockey ended its ACHA tournament run on March 4 after a 3-1 loss to Grand Valley State at the Centene Community Ice Center (following wins over Saint Vincent and Northwood), marking a strong season with 16 weeks ranked No. 1. MTSU Sidelines
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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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