Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Today at Legacy Wine & Spirits in Smyrna, a man smashed bottles with a handgun — fired shots and tried to set the store on fire — and surrendered to police after a four-hour standoff. FOX 17
- ➤ Coffee County Sheriff's deputy Miles White, who was off duty on July 12 in Murfreesboro, was arrested on charges of public intoxication, resisting a stop, and assault on a first responder—he is no longer employed by the department. FOX 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to projections from the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, Rutherford County overtook Hamilton County with an estimated 379,939 residents as of mid-2025, making it the fourth most populous county behind Shelby, Davidson and Knox. Murfreesboro, the county seat with over 165,000 residents, is evolving from a quiet college town into a thriving urban hub — its affordable living and expanding job opportunities drive the change. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bell Road across J. Percy Priest Dam will close for inspection on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. from July 21 until Aug. 1 as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers checks safety features — drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists should use alternate routes, though the dam area stays open on July 26-27. Murfreesboro Post
SHOP NEWS
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2nd Annual Berry Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — Hop Springs — $5 parking — Enjoy fresh produce, local vendors, and family-friendly fun at this berry celebration.
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Authentic Jeep Meet
11 AM – 5 PM — Hop Springs — Free entry — Celebrate the inaugural 4x4 event with vendors, food, live music, and community spirit while benefiting local veterans.
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Pour Your Own Epoxy Class
12-2 p.m. — Cedar Glade Brews — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity while making unique epoxy art in a fun and supportive environment.
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Public Safety Wellness Course
N/A — July 28-29 — Rutherford County Emergency Management — Free entry — Learn resiliency strategies to enhance mental and physical well-being for law enforcement professionals.
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Tennessee EMS Education Association I/C Course
8:30-4:00 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Admission fee required — Complete your I/C endorsement with this essential EMS training course.
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Grupo Corona Boys Live Concert
10 p.m. — Mi Patria Mexican Restaurant #2 — Tickets available — Experience a night of vibrant regional music with Grupo Corona Boys and immerse yourself in the excitement of a live concert.
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Writers Mingle
3-5 p.m. — Dapper Owl — Free entry — Connect with fellow writers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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Southern Chiropractic Conference
5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Cost Info Unknown — Explore chiropractic practices and network with professionals from the southern states.
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Tin Roof Cats
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hop Springs — Tickets from $14.34 — Experience the spirit of the Dead through new-age interpretations of their iconic songwriting and improvisation.
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