Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Murfreesboro.
📰 Economy
Rutherford County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in June, driven by seasonal workforce changes, though it remains slightly lower than last year’s rate.
Murfreesboro’s rate climbed to 3.3% from 2.7%, while Smyrna and La Vergne showed similar modest increases (local trends mirror statewide patterns).
🎓 Education
Students from MTSU’s Physician Assistant Studies program will present Capstone research and posters on Friday, July 31 inside the Academic Classroom Building at 1751 MTSU Blvd. The free event runs 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and invites visitors to explore healthcare topics with future clinicians.
MCS officials reported the district’s highest math TCAP scores since 2020 based on fall 2025 and spring 2026 exams released this month by the state Department of Education, showing improvements across all elementary grades.
The results reflect strong teacher+student efforts.
🎉 Murfreesboro Events
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Friday Night Live on the Square
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Main Street Murfreesboro — Free entry — Experience an evening of live music and dancing in the heart of downtown Murfreesboro.
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