Morning
Murfreesboro
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Around 6:00 p.m. Saturday (local time), Rutherford County Fire Rescue arrived at a burning home on Majesty Drive and rescued one person, with paramedics treating the victim before transport to the hospital. WGNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The American Battlefield Trust received a $199,273.82 grant to acquire a 5.09+ acre tract near Stones River National Battlefield in Rutherford County as part of its effort to reconnect fragmented Civil War sites; the funds were awarded by the Tennessee Wars Commission for Fiscal Year 2025. WGNS
- ➤ Three DAR chapters bring the American Revolution Experience to Linebaugh Library beginning Wednesday, June 3, where the exhibit runs through June 10. An Opening Night Celebration at 5 p.m. features a guest speaker & interactive children’s programs that connect visitors with early American history. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UT and TSU Agricultural Extension Service launched a $300,000 seed funding initiative at Lane Agri-Park that supports six joint projects focusing on smart-farm technology, soil health monitoring & food innovation to boost local agriculture. WGNS
- ➤ MTSU officials broke ground on Womack Commons on April 8 at a ceremony attended by students, faculty, and staff. The $83 million project will feature 554 beds & 593 parking spots with a parking garage for residential students and is slated for completion in summer. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Murfreesboro City Schools named Kimberly Hix the new principal of Cason Lane Academy for the upcoming school year — a former student with 11 years of education experience. Rutherford County Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are considering banning kratom after the death of Matthew Davenport spurred a proposal on April 9 (following committee recommendations and House clearance). The bill would make possession a misdemeanor and sales a felony across the state. The Daily News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MTSU professor Chandra Story, an AHA board member, urges the community to join the Rutherford County Heart Walk on Saturday, April 18 at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s Garrison location. The family-friendly event will feature a 1- or 2-mile loop (flat terrain), CPR demos, and blood pressure screenings. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After starter Drew Horn is scratched due to injury, MTSU baseball will rely on Torbett and King + adjusting its rotation before a series against Louisiana Tech. The Blue Raiders will take the field today at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park at 6 p.m. CDT. MTSU Sidelines
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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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