Morning
Murfreesboro
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA of Middle Tennessee joins a national digital safety campaign from April 13 to 17 to help parents and caregivers protect kids online. It partners with Praesidium, National Center for Exploited and Missing Children, Lauren's Kids and National Children's Alliance to offer essential resources. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 high school students gathered at MTSU's inaugural Public Health Symposium in late March. Organized by the Department of Health and Human Performance, the event offered hands-on learning, discussions + networking with university faculty while planning to expand participation this fall. Murfreesboro.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ David Coutcher has been named the interim director of the Rutherford County Library System following the termination of former director Luanne James. The board will soon begin a formal search for a permanent director as Linebaugh Library prepares to relocate children’s books amid community debate. WGNS
- ➤ The IRS extended the filing deadline to May 22 for business + individual returns in 23 counties hit by a winter storm, including Rutherford. Taxpayers in affected areas are automatically identified while those outside the disaster zone should call for relief options. The Daily News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee's Blue Raiders secured the top seed for the Conference USA Tournament + will host the event April 17–19 at their campus in Murfreesboro. WGNS
- ➤ Murfreesboro high school football teams begin spring practice in late April and early May with 12 practices in 15 days, though teams on probation like Blackman and Riverdale will skip scrimmages. New head coaches start at Blackman, Stewarts Creek & Providence Christian as transfers add fresh energy. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ MTSU now pays student athletes in two parts, spring & fall, after revenue sharing started last July; local sponsors like Murfreesboro Hyundai support the new plan aimed at boosting team finances and community engagement. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Residents can vote for the top TSSAA baseball player at midseason as the poll closes at noon on April 17 using game stats through April 5. Nominees include players from Blackman, Cannon County, Central Magnet and other schools. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Murfreesboro invites local sports fans to vote for the top TSSAA boys soccer player from nominees at Blackman's, Central Magnet, PCA, Riverdale, Rockvale, Siegel, Smyrna, and Stewarts Creek; voting ends at noon on April 17 using stats from matches through April 5. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ The Murfreesboro Post has announced its 2026 All-Rutherford County basketball team selections, highlighting standout players from PCA and Blackman after PCA captured a state title and Blackman finished with a 29-4 season. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Titans fans can voice their draft strategy preferences as local reporter Nick Suss invites input on five potential paths for the upcoming NFL Draft. Fans can email their rankings and ideas (including mixes of pass rushers, running backs and wide receivers) as the big day nears. The Daily News Journal
-
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.
-
School of Rock 1st Anniversary Bash!
1-7 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free — Celebrate the talent of student bands at an exciting anniversary event.
-
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.
-
Brooks Herring Band Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Hop Springs — $20.97 — Experience the dynamic country music of Brooks Herring, blending grit and vulnerability in an unforgettable live show.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Simple and easy are not the same thing.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morning Murfreesboro
Welcome to the Morning Murfreesboro, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Murfreesboro, Tennessee community. If you like the Morning Murfreesboro, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Murfreesboro.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Murfreesboro and across Tennessee. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morning Murfreesboro
A free Murfreesboro community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morningmurfreesboro.com/sitemap