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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday at 10:16 a.m., La Vergne officers responded after their License Plate Reader detected a stolen 2015 Nissan Frontier on West Nir Shreibman Boulevard and pursued the vehicle until it crashed at Murfreesboro Road and Waldron Road, damaging five cars, arresting the driver with active warrants, and critically injuring a passenger who was airlifted. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Scammers posing as agents from the DEA, FTC, and Treasury tricked a 77-year-old Murfreesboro woman into handing over $55,000 and nearly $38,000 more before police intercepted the scheme and arrested 28-year-old Gurjinder Singh on July 22—authorities charged him with theft over $60,000 and financial exploitation while noting his illegal status. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Tonya Furness, 41, was arrested on a Davidson County Grand Jury indictment by SID and the LaVergne Police and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fentanyl death of Carson Gregg, 30, who died on February 8 at his Hermitage home—Furness is also charged with delivering a controlled substance after an alleged drug sale on February 7 in a Nashville market parking lot, with bond set at $100,000. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hilltop Music Festival will take place on August 23 from 11 am - 8 pm at The Void Cultural and Arts Farm in Lascassas to showcase local music talent. Murfreesboro native Darius Watkins founded the event to provide a platform for local artists. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ On Saturday, August 9th, 'The Struggle at Asbury Lane' will be held at Stones River National Battlefield from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Programs (11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.) will feature firing demonstrations by U.S. and Confederate infantry and Union artillery that recall the Battle of Stones River. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WCS is seeking special education teachers, special education paraprofessionals, and bus drivers for the 2025—26 school year; interested candidates may contact Recruiting Manager David Harries for more details. Rutherford County Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials invite the public to nominate retired City employees as City Legacies to honor those who served at least 20 continuous years or 30 combined years and retired for at least two years. The program launched in June to highlight community contributions – up to six retirees will be recognized and nominations will be accepted until August 1. City of Murfreesboro
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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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Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners
6:00-7:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — Ticket required — Explore the art of modern calligraphy in a creative workshop perfect for all craft enthusiasts.
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