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Murfreesboro
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Barret Firearms is breaking ground on its new headquarters in Murfreesboro—set to serve as its global firearms manufacturing hub and create 183 new jobs in Rutherford County. Murfreesboro.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Shree Swaminarayan Temple and Cultural Center opened weeks ago at 4925 Shelbyville Pike as a $13M, 36,000-square-foot landmark set on nearly 16 acres in Murfreesboro. The temple hosts daily prayers, rituals, and educational programs — welcoming regional gatherings and promoting the Swaminarayan faith. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU recently opened its new $74.8 million, 90,000-square-foot Applied Engineering Building—where students learn hands-on skills in mechatronics and robotics. The three-story building unites labs and classrooms to help boost the region’s economy. The Daily News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Teen drivers with a learner permit in Tennessee must drive with a licensed adult (aged 21 or older) in the front seat and are not allowed to drive alone or between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. They must hold the permit for 180 days and complete supervised driving hours before moving to an intermediate restricted license. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Tennessee’s free hunting day will begin on Aug. 23 as the squirrel season opens, allowing hunters to harvest up to 10 squirrels a day until March 15—hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 must complete a hunter education course. An archery-only deer hunt will run from Aug. 22-24 on private lands and select wildlife management areas. The Daily News Journal
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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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Worship Nights at Miller Coliseum
7-10 p.m. — Tennessee Miller Coliseum — Admission details not provided — Experience an uplifting evening of worship music in Murfreesboro.
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Murfreesboro Home Expo 2025
2-8 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro — Check website for entry details — Explore the latest in home improvement and meet local experts.
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Spanish-English Conversation Group
7-9 p.m. — TailGate Brewery Murfreesboro — Free entry — Practice your Spanish and English in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
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9/11 Heroes Run
5K, 1M — Murfreesboro Civic Plaza — Registration required — Honor the heroes of 9/11 with a community run in Murfreesboro.
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