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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Renaissance Festival will run on Memorial Day weekend in Arrington near Castle Gywnn—showcasing creative, handmade costumes and custom designs from local vendors. The festival will close for the season and hold a daily costume parade at 5:30 p.m., giving attendees a chance to shop for period pieces like leather jerkins and velvet corsets. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Serena Gilbert was named one of five winners of the Certificate of Merit Awards by the Tennessee Historical Commission during National Preservation Month—she preserved the Promise Land School through a major capital improvement project. Murfreesboro Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro's Rutherford County Library System will host Butterfly Education and Awareness Day at the Technology Engagement Center on May 31 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The free event will include interactive craft activities, educational displays, and a live butterfly release — giving families a fun way to learn about butterfly life and the plants they need. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After powerful storms swept through Rutherford County Tuesday evening, trees toppled and flooded roads led residents in Murfreesboro to start cleanup efforts—emergency crews quickly responded to incidents including a tree falling on a home and a power line crossing a road, with no injuries reported. Local officials advise caution while debris is removed and access is restored. FOX 17
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 21, Christian Brothers senior Ashton Hearn won his third consecutive TSSAA state discus championship at MTSU with a throw of 212 feet, 10 inches—he also set a state meet record in shot put and will prepare for Nike Outdoor Nationals in June. The Daily News Journal
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Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration
10 AM – 5 PM — Discovery Center at Murfree Spring — Free entry — Celebrate cultural diversity with interactive exhibits and performances for the whole family.
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ODP South Intra-Regional Combine
8:00 a.m. — Richard Siegel Soccer Complex — Registration fee may apply — Participate in a skill assessment and showcase for aspiring soccer athletes.
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Huge Stockpile Garage Sale
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Ashwood Cove Apartments — Bargain finds await — Discover treasures at this neighborhood garage sale in a family-friendly community.
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Summertime Make & Take Workshop
2-2:45 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Murfreesboro — Pre-registration required — Create a beautiful home décor piece step-by-step with provided materials.
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Banana Pudding Festival
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Hop Springs — Free entry — Indulge in delicious banana pudding flavors at this sweet community celebration.
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The Taste Food Festival
11 AM – 4 PM — Patterson Park Community Center — Admission varies — A vibrant community celebration featuring food tastings, live music, and local vendors.
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