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Murfreesboro
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Harvest Days—featuring live music, crafts and blacksmithing demonstrations—is scheduled for October 25 at Cannonsburgh Village from 10am to 4pm with free admission. The event will also include a car club cruise-in and art for sale from the Murfreesboro Art League. City of Murfreesboro
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ United Communications explains the differences between 5G and fiber internet to help local residents choose the best option for work, streaming, and other high-bandwidth needs—fiber offers dedicated speeds, low latency, and is more reliable during bad weather. The guide shows that investing in fiber protects households as they add new devices. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cripple Creek Cloggers and the Slim Chance Band from Rutherford County are representing Middle Tennessee at an international folk festival in Leiria, Portugal—4,100 miles from home—performing traditional Appalachian square dance and engaging in cultural exchange with groups from Ecuador, Slovakia and local Portuguese regions. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students came back to school after the long Labor Day weekend on Tuesday and passed through new OpenGate weapons detection systems at all 51 county schools—these scanners quickly check bags and let small items pass. School officials say the system is part of a safety plan that makes Rutherford County Schools the first in the state to use it countywide. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is severely overcrowded—housing 1,008 inmates in a facility designed for just over 800—and violence has risen with 11 deputy assaults and 55 inmate fights reported this year. County officials are exploring a jail expansion to prevent loss of state certification and shield taxpayers from extra legal costs. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MTSU lost 34-14 to Austin Peay on August 30th at Floyd Stadium, marking its first FCS loss in over a decade. The team struggled with key plays and missed critical downs—while the defensive line showed strong effort. MTSU Sidelines
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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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