Morning
Murfreesboro
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Child Advocacy Center purchased an 8,000 sqft building at 503 Highland Terrace for $1.3 million to expand child abuse services and will start renovations this summer while the county commission contributed $1M—supporting growing local needs. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ A local car show benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is set to take place soon in Murfreesboro. Registration begins at (7:30 a.m.) with a $20 fee per vehicle while spectators enjoy free admission, food trucks, raffles, and special offerings from local sponsors. Murfreesboro.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee State University broke ground for the $83M Womack Commons student housing project on the southeast corner of campus yesterday — its first new dorm in over 25 years — and the 554-bed complex will open for fall 2027 with an adjoining 541-space parking garage. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Murfreesboro City Schools named Kimberly Hix principal of Cason Lane Academy for the 2026–27 school year today. Hix, a former student and assistant principal for four years (a Teacher of the Year), was unanimously chosen by a review panel as the district begins its search for an assistant principal. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Rutherford County Schools has bought eight new buses to improve student transportation after route disruptions earlier this year; the district is now asking for qualified drivers + applications can be submitted on its website. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ The Tennessee House Finance Ways and Means Committee approved an amendment to expand the Education Freedom Scholarship program by 15,000 vouchers (totaling 35,000) after removing the citizenship documentation requirement. Lawmakers will need to reconcile with the Senate version before sending the bill to the governor. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center earned Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award for placing in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety for the fourth year running and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for overall clinical performance. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Health inspectors released scores for many Rutherford County businesses from April 1-8, including food service providers, tattoo studios, and hotels in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne (routine inspections revealed a mix of results). Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 18th annual state archery championships were held in Murfreesboro, with 1,900 student competitors from 88 schools advancing to the national tournament in Louisville, Ky, set for May 7-9. Riverdale, Rockvale, and Christiana earned top honors in the high, middle, and elementary divisions. Murfreesboro Post
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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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Area 16 Special Olympic Games for High School and Adults
10 a.m. — Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium — Free admission — Come support local athletes as they showcase their skills in a series of exciting events.
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