Morning
Murfreesboro
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices statewide remain high — officials forecast they will not fall below $3 per gallon until 2027 — and Murfreesboro drivers may face similar pump price trends as current rates linger near $3.77 for regular gas. The Daily News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In late March, over 100 high school students attended MTSU’s inaugural Public Health Symposium at the Academic Classroom Building, where faculty demonstrated public health careers and social media literacy. Organizers plan to expand the program with a fall conference and a dual credit course for local students. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ UT researchers are using the hardy grapes at Lane Agri-Park to study what prompts local wine buyers to favor certain Tennessee labels; a nearly $189,000 grant supports research into factors like the QAP logo and regional designations that could shape local wine trends. WGNS
- ➤ Rutherford County School Board Vice Chair Frances Rosales—a parent and former substitute teacher—discussed her re-election campaign and local education challenges including a library book controversy, overcrowding, and teacher support in an episode recorded today. Murfreesboro.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local gardeners are advised to plant spring gardens today now that the final frost is behind and temperatures are rising. The University of Tennessee calendar recommends using transplants for vegetables like tomatoes, peppers & beets to yield a summer harvest. The Daily News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee won the men's tennis Conference USA Championship with a 4-2 win over Liberty at the Outdoor Tennis Complex on Sunday. The Blue Raiders will learn their NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship opponent on Monday, April 27 at 4 p.m on NCAA.com. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Middle Tennessee softball lost two of three games in a series against New Mexico State after freshman Braelyn Hall pitched two complete games amid an offensive slump, and the team will host a doubleheader against University of Memphis on Wednesday at 2 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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