Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Murfreesboro.
💼 Business
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.
🎭 Culture
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.
🎓 Education
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
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.
🎉 Murfreesboro Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Spanish-English Conversation Group
7-9 p.m. — TailGate Brewery Murfreesboro — Free entry — Practice your Spanish and English in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
9/11 Heroes Run
5K, 1M — Murfreesboro Civic Plaza — Registration required — Honor the heroes of 9/11 with a community run in Murfreesboro.
🏠 Murfreesboro Real Estate
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