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Murfreesboro
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee Electric hosted the Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo at Williamson Family Farm in Murfreesboro on May 30—31 and its linemen earned 17 awards as nearly 250 lineworkers competed in safety and technical contests. The event began with a charity golf tournament on May 29 that raised $6,865 for Line Brother’s Keeper— a nonprofit supporting fallen and injured lineworkers and their families. WGNS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local deputies are searching for a zebra that escaped from its owner over the weekend and was reported missing after being brought home Friday night. The animal was seen trotting along Epps Mill Road and on Interstate 24 where deputies temporarily shut down lanes—protecting motorists—and later ran into a wooded area after its owner tried to recapture it. WGNS
- ➤ Local pastor Benjamin Garlick, 33, faces 16 felony charges for alleged child sexual abuse while his estranged wife faces 4 counts after both were taken into custody in September 2023; their trial will begin Monday, July 28 at 9:00 a.m. with testimony from detectives + child protection staff. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Murfreesboro launched its Legacy Recognition Program to honor retired City employees for lasting contributions — the City accepts nominations from June 1 until August 1 — and up to six honorees will be celebrated at a City Hall ceremony with a feature on the Wall of City Legacies. City of Murfreesboro
- ➤ Rutherford County Commissioners voted to delay proposed pay raises for emergency responders until January 2026 despite urgent appeals from public safety departments. The decision leaves deputies, firefighters, and paramedics with lower wages compared to nearby areas—promising potential turnover concerns. WGNS
- ➤ The City of Murfreesboro launched the Legacy Recognition Program — a new initiative honoring retired city employees for their lasting service — and is accepting nominations from June 1 through August 1 with up to six retirees to be celebrated at a formal ceremony at City Hall. Rutherford County Source
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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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Open House at 1422 Rebecca Johns Drive
7-9 p.m. — 1422 Rebecca Johns Drive, Murfreesboro, TN — Free entry — Explore a beautiful newly updated townhome in a gated community with access to wonderful amenities.
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Titus2Talks: Women's Relationship Forum
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Linebaugh Public Library — Free entry — Engage in meaningful discussions and insights about romantic relationships over food and conversation.
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Vacation Bible School
10 PM — Zoom — Contact for more info — A spiritually enriching online experience for the community.
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