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Murfreesboro
Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ TDOT reported that a tractor trailer was lodged under a bridge on I-40 Westbound at the I-40/-24 split in Nashville yesterday — blocking all lanes and closing the ramp from Murfreesboro Rd to I-40 — with no bridge struck as the incident occurred just before 12:30 p.m. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MTSU’s Alpha Psi Omega debuted a new version of The Crucible on April 10 at the KUC Theater that puts the focus on the play’s women rather than the men. The production, which faced short rehearsals—cancelled sessions due to tornadoes—will continue today at 2 p.m. with support from the theater department. MTSU Sidelines
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU officials confirmed that a federal immigration database change affected six international students, with four having their visas revoked and possibly needing to return home if they do not secure valid status. UT reported that nine international students faced deportation risks as both universities worked—through their International Affairs offices—to guide and support the affected students. WGNS
- ➤ Retired Army Col. Charlie Pigg attended MTSU's 75th anniversary ROTC celebration on April 10 at the Veterans Memorial outside the Tom H. Jackson Building, joining about 150 alumni to mark a program that since 1950 has trained over 1,600 officers — the event also honored alumni killed in action. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Shane Reeves said the legislative session is winding down as final bills head to the Finance Committee and the Senate Floor — seven bills on tax adjustments, public safety and opioid treatment advanced this week, and he received the Legislative Leadership Award from the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. WGNS
- ➤ Deputy Director Ram Balachandran of the Murfreesboro Transportation Department has created a computer model to predict traffic delays in construction zones through April 19. The model guides drivers through planned lane closures (including work on New Butler Dr, Hwy 99, and Minor St) as local crews use flagging operations and lane shifts. WGNS
- ➤ The Murfreesboro City Council approved a $5.35 million contract by S&W Contracting for the Adaptive Signal Control Technology project—covering 14 intersections to ease traffic—and construction will begin in the next few months with TDOT grant and local funds. The council also approved a $357,323 addendum contract with Neel-Schaffer Inc. for construction administration services. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Applications are now open for the Murfreesboro Police Department's May 2025 R.A.D. Women's Self-Defense Class, which will be held each Tuesday in May from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at MPD Headquarters, 1004 N. Highland Ave; participants must complete all four sessions to finish 12-hour progressive training in a class limited to 25. City of Murfreesboro
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Former L.A. Times reporter Sam Quinones spoke on April 7th at MTSU during National Public Health Week, focusing on his best-selling books and explaining that rebuilding community bonds can reduce opioid addiction. MTSU Sidelines
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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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