Morning
Murfreesboro
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A $50,000 Powerball Double Play ticket sold at Rock Springs Corner (1500 Rock Springs Road in Smyrna) won during the recent weekend drawing after matching four numbers plus the Powerball. Prize details remain pending. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County school officials say aging buildings need nearly $500 million in repairs—$325 million of which is for outdated HVAC systems—as crews work with a $19 million annual budget to prioritize essential upgrades for student safety. FOX 17
- ➤ Riverdale High School unveiled a 2,700 sqft greenhouse to boost its agriculture program, offering nearly five times more space for hands-on learning. The school held a ribbon cutting on Friday, Mar. 27 (project planning began in 2018) with funding from the 2022 Innovative School Models Grant. Rutherford County Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service reports that tornado activity in Middle Tennessee is shifting east toward counties (Davidson, Wilson, and Shelby) over decades. Residents are urged to stay alert this severe weather season as forecasts predict flash floods and damaging winds even as tornado counts trend lower. The Daily News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center (part of HCA Healthcare) has named Ryan LeMasters as its new chief executive officer; he brings two decades of leadership experience to boost patient care and expand services in Rutherford County. Murfreesboro.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A study shows Rutherford County leads new home construction compared to older housing across the country. In Murfreesboro, dwelling permits increased 8% in January 2026, and the city collected about $190,506 in impact fees for roads & parks, public safety, and schools to fund local infrastructure. WGNS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee swept New Mexico State Sunday at Reese Smith Jr. Field with a grand slam by Layne Akers that drove the Blue Raiders to a 9-6 win. The team will face Southern Indiana Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. MTSU Sidelines
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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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Murfreesboro Football and Life Skills Camp
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Rockvale High School Football Field — Registration required — Enhance athletic skills while gaining valuable life lessons in a supportive environment.
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School of Rock 1st Anniversary Bash!
1-7 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free — Celebrate the talent of student bands at an exciting anniversary event.
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