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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Child Advocacy Center will celebrate 25 years of service to children and families with an event on Monday, August 11 at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce in Murfreesboro from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Local leaders will speak and share the Center’s work—impacting over 50,000 people—to honor this milestone. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Downtown Murfreesboro hosts Friday Night Live from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. today, while this weekend residents can join events such as Wilderness Station’s End of Summer Bash at Barfield Crescent Park on Saturday, the 24th Annual Peach Cobbler Festival at Hop Springs in Smyrna from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Depot District BBQ Festival in Smyrna from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and the Williamson County Fair at the Ag Center featuring rides and food — all offering a lively schedule for locals. Rutherford County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mahi Parsai — an audio production student from India — recorded a song with the band Stones River Revival at a state-of-the-art studio in MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment after meeting them at a Blue Raider football game last fall. He said the project built his skills and confidence in audio work while the band enjoyed returning to their alma mater. WGNS
- ➤ Murfreesboro City Schools and Rutherford County Schools held a half day on Wednesday and closed on Thursday for a teacher workday. Full classes for grades 1-6 and 1-12 begin today while kindergarten students start gradually next week — local officials note that safety has been increased with school resource officers and enrollment numbers may adjust in the coming weeks. WGNS
- ➤ United Way of South Central Tennessee’s 14th Annual Stuff the Bus event has provided nearly 56,000 school supplies and over 2,000 fully packed backpacks to local students in seven counties — teachers in 10 school districts also received extra classroom materials to help start the school year. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has shared insurance tips to help families manage coverage during the back-to-school season by advising parents to review policies for teen drivers, college students and auto accidents. The agency added that consumers should update life insurance details and contact its team if a claim is unfairly denied. Rutherford County Source
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick, is set to start one to two series in tomorrow's preseason opener against the Buccaneers and is listed at 6-foot-2 (219 pounds); his cousin Quandre Diggs, a three-time Pro Bowler, was re-signed on August 4. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ USA Baseball’s under-12 team won the gold medal at the Baseball World Cup by defeating Japan 7 to 1 in Taiwan last week + the team secured its third straight and sixth overall gold medal. Local fifth-grader Jaxon Spray, the only 11-year-old on the squad, pitched nearly four innings and struck out four while adding two hits to help win the game. Murfreesboro Post
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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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Austin Peay vs. Middle Tennessee State Football Game
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Floyd Stadium — Ticket required — Experience the excitement of college football as Austin Peay takes on Middle Tennessee State.
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