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Murfreesboro
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) may be visible today before sunrise in the eastern sky and will reach its closest approach to Earth on April 27 at 44 million miles away. Discovered in September 2025, the comet is best seen with binoculars or a telescope. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Greenhouse Ministries celebrated its 27-year legacy on Thursday at The View at Fountains with breakfast and lunch events that highlighted new projects such as apartments at 307 S. Academy St., Ivy on Spring Coffee House opening this spring, and a planned 24-hour childcare center. WGNS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Painted Tree Boutiques ended retail sales last week at its Franklin, Madison, and Murfreesboro locations, leaving hundreds of local business owners scrambling to pick up inventory until Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rising costs and changing shopping habits forced the closure. NewsChannel 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Rutherford County Archaeological Society is hosting a free meeting this Sunday (4/19) in Maney Hall at Oaklands Mansion at 901 N. Maney Avenue, where award winning historian Robbie D. Jones will discuss Civil Rights march routes as cultural landscapes starting at 2:00 p.m. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ George Rishfeld, a Holocaust survivor, spoke at MTSU’s Ned McWherter Learning Resources Center for Holocaust Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Apr. 15 — 155 community members gathered as the Holocaust Studies Program organized the event to share his survival story. MTSU Sidelines
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dispatcher Briana Morris was named the 2026 Telecommunicator of the Year by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. She received the award during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (April 12–18) and was recognized for her strong teamwork and steady leadership. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ After a New York jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster ran an illegal monopoly, Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti said a judge will soon rule on remedies — a move that could break up the company and lower ticket prices. Authorities aim to boost competition in ticket sales. The Daily News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee basketball has landed four-star Providence Christian senior star Chris Washington Jr. after he visited on April 14 and signed on April 16 at PCA, having decommitted from Alabama; he helped lead his team to a state DII-A championship. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Gavin King pitched four scoreless innings & struck out eight batters to help MTSU beat Belmont 10-8 in a 13-inning game at E.S. Rose Park on April 14. His focused routine shifted the game from a 7-1 deficit to a win for the Blue Raiders. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Middle Tennessee beat Tennessee State 7-3 on April 3 at the Blue Raider Softball Field with senior Onnika Spencer playing behind the plate against her former team, and the Blue Raiders will begin a home series against New Mexico State today at 6 p.m. CDT. MTSU Sidelines
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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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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.
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Line Dance Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Step out for a boot-stompin' evening with live country music and line dancing instruction.
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Gallagher Guitar Fest 2026
5-9 p.m. — Walnut House Event Venue & Recording Studios — Tickets available now — Enjoy live music and support your favorite artists at this community celebration.
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