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Murfreesboro
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro announces numerous city and state roadway construction projects, including lane closures and traffic shifts, scheduled for September 15 through September 21 to facilitate infrastructure improvements. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Rutherford County will remove its historic courthouse sycamore tree, a community landmark since the 1850s, due to irreparable storm damage, with plans to eventually replace it with a genetically identical tree. FOX 17
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 74-year-old man drowned during a fishing tournament on Normandy Lake in Tennessee, marking the state's 19th boating-related fatality of the year. WGNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Diana Street, a house-turned-music venue in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, celebrated its first anniversary with performances and local thrift pop-ups, marking a year of significant community and cultural impact. MTSU Sidelines
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Blackman Middle School Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of David England and Thomas Chestnut, won the Percussive Arts Society’s International Percussion Ensemble Competition and is raising $4,500 for their performance in Indianapolis. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Mike Pence's scheduled speech at Middle Tennessee State University for Constitution Week faces criticism from student groups despite the school's commitment to free expression. The Daily News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dana J. Smith was hired as the new Assistant Public Information Officer to enhance public safety communications in Murfreesboro, bringing extensive experience in media and crisis communications. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A poll open for voting on the top Murfreesboro area high school girls soccer player at the TSSAA 2024 midseason includes nominees Brylee Durham, Abi Alexander, Leah Krugh, Eva Birkofer, Ella Marlow, Mac Allen, and Lillian Opie. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ A poll opens for voting on the top high school volleyball player in the Murfreesboro area at the midway point of the 2024 TSSAA season, featuring nominees from local schools. The Daily News Journal
TRAVEL NEWS
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Evan deNicola Live Performance
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Doug Toalston, known as 'Toast'
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4-Day Project Management Professional (PMP) Training Bootcamp
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14th Annual TASSR Conference on Student Retention and Success
Learn best practices in student retention and success at the annual TASSR Conference, featuring sessions, networking, and awards for outstanding faculty and students.
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Radio Farm Acoustic Performance
Experience a lively acoustic performance by Radio Farm, featuring familiar hits from the 60s to today at Puckett's in Murfreesboro.
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Two-Wheel Basic Riders Course in Murfreesboro
Learn essential motorcycle riding skills and earn your motorcycle license through an engaging and informative program offered by the Mid Tenn Motorcycle Education Center.
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2nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
Celebrate the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest with live music, family-friendly activities, and a German-themed menu at The Public House TN.
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Concert by Doug Toalston, affectionately known as 'Toast'
Experience a lively concert featuring Doug Toalston, a beloved local artist known as 'Toast', at Hank's Honky Tonk in Murfreesboro.
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Exploring MicroInfluencer Marketing and Authentic Engagement
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