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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Renovations at Patterson and Old Fort parks in Murfreesboro will make parking more challenging while adding new features. The projects will increase parking spaces from 200 to 285 and add improvements such as synthetic turf, LED lights, better storm drainage, an inclusive playground, and a new splash pad with work expected to finish in six months. Murfreesboro Post
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist died after a serious crash on North Rutherford Boulevard at Greenland Avenue on Thursday — the collision with another vehicle closed the intersection as investigators sought the cause — and drivers were advised to avoid the area. Rutherford County Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe’s opened its new store on April 10 in Murfreesboro with a ribbon cutting at 8 a.m., offering giveaways, free samples, and a performance by Siegel High School. The store, Trader Joe’s fourth location in Middle Tennessee (with spring tote bags selling out by 8:42 a.m.), provided a closer option for local shoppers who once had to drive 30 miles. MTSU Sidelines
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist died from injuries the next morning after a 2016 Ford Fusion failed to yield at a green light on N. Rutherford Blvd at Greenland Ave in Murfreesboro late Thursday night, police said with the driver remaining uninjured. NewsChannel 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University Provost Mark Byrnes said on April 10 that four MTSU international students had their visas revoked after Homeland Security identified them and that they must return to their home countries. Byrnes added that faculty should follow specific protocols if Immigration enforcement officers visit campus — guidance provided in an email from his office — and he invited further questions from students. MTSU Sidelines
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting April 13, Murfreesboro will see several construction projects that will affect traffic with lane closures and detours on roads including New Butler Dr, Hwy 99, Minor St, Bridge Ave, and Veterans Pkwy. City and private contractors will work on road and sidewalk repairs until April 19 (with proper traffic controls in place). Rutherford County Source
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Murfreesboro school board unanimously opposed Tennessee House Bill 793 and Senate Bill 836 which would have let schools refuse enrollment to undocumented students. Vice chairwoman Amenda Moore and chairman Butch Campbell said the board supported a resolution to vote against the bills & questioned if they met constitutional standards & stressed that all children must be educated. The Daily News Journal
SHOP NEWS
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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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Dustin Lee Martin Live Performance
9 PM – 3 AM — Bullseye Sports Bar — Cover charge details not specified — Enjoy swampy rock and country vibes in a cozy local setting.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — Cost of materials included — Discover the art of modern calligraphy and create beautiful handwritten pieces.
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