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Murfreesboro
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rock N’ Roll Sushi debuts its 2026 Summer Series menu on April 20 featuring choices like the Surf and Turf Roll and Headbanger Shrimp available at all locations until July 12 — customers can enjoy bold flavors and refreshing seasonal sips throughout the summer. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Milkshake Factory at The Avenue is serving a new carrot cake milkshake as a limited-time special, and customers can ask for the hidden menu for extra shake options (located in the old Sweet Cece’s spot between Paris Baguette and Bar Louie). Murfreesboro.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cannonsburgh Village, built as a Bicentennial project in 1976, turns 50 this year as part of the America 250 lecture series by the Rutherford County Library System. Dr. Stacy Graham from MTSU will lead a discussion on June 13, and the Revolutionary Rutherford exhibit debuts (May 30 at Linebaugh Library). WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU is renovating Kirksey Old Main with a $54 million project that will restore original windows and add a new lobby and is set to finish this summer; built in 1910 and long serving academics, the historic building has been updated several times. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ The Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced today that the state led the nation in FAFSA completion as nearly 55,000 high school seniors finished their applications and Rutherford County schools like Blackman High recorded over 80% participation — a result of dedicated statewide outreach. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sixteen National Guardsmen finished a 10-month officer candidate course and were commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants on April 19 at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Center (led by the 117th Regional Training Institute). Murfreesboro’s Steven Farley earned awards for academic, leadership and overall excellence during the ceremony. Rutherford County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual report showing nearly half of U.S. children breathe unhealthy air, with over 427,343 in Tennessee affected. Murfreesboro and other metro areas received failing ozone smog grades & groups urge policymakers to improve air quality for kids. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee Christian School hired Laila Nipper as the new coach for both the boys and girls high school soccer programs, adding a leader with international experience to the team. Nipper came from Zion Christian Academy in Columbia and holds U.S. Soccer coaching licenses (C, D, and F). WGNS
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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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Murfreesboro Strawberry Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Hop Springs — Tickets starting at $0.00 — Celebrate the sweetness of strawberries with family-friendly activities and fun.
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