Morning
Murfreesboro
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans Park in Murfreesboro will break ground today as Parks Director Nate Williams announced a 150-acre park along Veterans Parkway near Saint Thomas Westlawn Hospital that will include walking trails, 4 large pavilions, pickleball courts and a destination playground — the exact construction timeline is not yet known — to serve local outdoor enthusiasts. WGNS
- ➤ Local residents have five weekend events to choose from in Rutherford including a Tulip Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms running now through Sunday, April 13, a Flower Stand event at Sugarbush Farms’ Nature Center available today and tomorrow, a Permanent Jewelry Pop Up on Sunday, March 30, a Painting with Encaustics class on Saturday, March 29, and a Coffee Marathon at Patterson Park Community Center set for Friday, May 30 — each event offering a unique family-friendly experience. Rutherford County Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office warns that scammers are calling residents with false grand jury duty alerts, fake arrest warrants and requests to pay fines by cash, gift cards or Bitcoin—if you get such a call, hang up immediately—to keep your money safe. WGNS
- ➤ On March 27, 2025, U.S. courts sentenced 27 people for a drug and money laundering crime that ran from 2018 to 2021 and used smuggled cell phones to send drugs like meth, heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana into middle Tennessee—sentences ranged from 12 months to life—and six of the people from Mexico will face deportation after they finish serving their time while two still have not been caught. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On March 20, the Rutherford County Board of Education voted 5—2 to reinstate a short meeting prayer for divine guidance at its meetings instead of a moment of silence. The board could face over $1M in legal costs if its decision is challenged—members said that joining the prayer will remain voluntary. The Daily News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro Fire Rescue reminds residents to take fire safety steps during storms by unplugging electronics and avoiding wired devices to lessen risks from lightning. Fire chief Mark McCluskey said residents should stay indoors, check smoke alarms, and prepare emergency kits (the NFPA estimates lightning causes about 22,600 fires annually). Rutherford County Source
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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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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
7-9 p.m. — Walnut House Event Venue & Recording Studios — Admission with a minimal service fee — Experience the heartwarming musical that brings Charlie Brown and friends to life on stage.
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Euchre Tournament at McAlister's
11:45 a.m. — McAlister's Deli — No entry fee — Gather for a friendly euchre tournament with a chance to make lifelong friends.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Soda Bar by Van Horns Cookies — Ticket required — Unleash your inner artist with a beginner-friendly modern calligraphy class.
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