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Murfreesboro
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Rutherford County will host a range of events including a 1-mile pumpkin fun run at Gateway Park on Saturday, October 11 from 4 to 5 pm with registrations beginning at 3 pm, a free Day of Play at the MTSU Livestock Center on Sunday from 1 to 4 pm, family-friendly Fright Nights at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center starting today from 6 to 10 pm, a glow-in-the-dark spooky mini golf and haunted maze at GO USA beginning October 10, and a Tyler Childers concert at Geodis Park happening today and Saturday at 7 pm to benefit local relief. Rutherford County Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mr Brews Taphouse, an award-winning craft beer pub, is opening a new location in Smyrna today where residents can enjoy over 50 beers on tap and gourmet burgers as part of the Bell family's second Tennessee outlet — following the success of their Murfreesboro restaurant. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nardo the True, a junior at MTSU, will release his new R&B track 'Inner Thoughts' on Oct 19 as a tribute to his late aunt who battled breast cancer—he channels his grief into his music as part of his forthcoming album 'Dorothy’s Letter' during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Today the Woman’s Club is renovating the historic Italianate home at East College and North Academy built in 1856 by Robert Turner Baskette; electricians are rewiring the building and plumbers are upgrading Apartment 2’s system while a donation of 15,000 dollars from the John D. Floyd Charitable Foundation and proceeds from Sliver Coffee and Tea 2025 support roof and HVAC repairs in an ongoing preservation campaign. The home once served as Murfreesboro’s first public library and remains a living chapter of the city’s legacy. WGNS
- ➤ Downtown Murfreesboro holds its fourth annual Scarecrows Downtown event — 36 straw creations are on display through October and will vanish after Halloween as visitors scan QR codes to vote while judges from MTSU’s Art and Design department later score entries for prizes. WGNS
- ➤ Read To Succeed’s 19th Annual Celebrity Spelling Bee will take place on November 3 at The View at Fountains (1500 Medical Center Parkway) where local celebrity spellers will compete to raise $70,000 for literacy programs in Rutherford County. WGNS
- ➤ Local author Karen Ferguson released her new children's picture book, Guess Why God Made the Rainbow, on October 1—this third book in her series lets young readers discover Bible stories through Lucy and Papa Joe's adventure with Noah’s Ark and the meaning of the rainbow. The vibrant book aims to build literacy and deepen faith in young readers today. WGNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A veteran teacher, Susannah O’Brien, sued the school district after being fired for Facebook posts criticizing the decision to lower flags in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in September—her lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court seeks reinstatement, back pay, and damages while questioning school policies on regulating private speech. WGNS
- ➤ Rutherford County Schools notified affected individuals on October 2 that personal data—such as social security and driver’s license numbers—was compromised during the 2024 cyberattack that occurred from November 5 to November 25. The mailed letter offers twelve months of complimentary credit monitoring from Cyberscout and advises recipients to stay alert for identity theft. The Daily News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State inspectors at Middle Point Landfill cited the site for its seventh environmental violation of 2025 as leachate was found entering dry run-off ditches on the east and west sides—an issue that comes shortly after a similar problem on the south side was fixed 20 days earlier while residents worry about potential water impacts. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue trains at the Doug Young Public Safety Training Facility on New Salem Highway and Bridge Avenue to practice lowering a stokes basket—ensuring they are ready to rescue people in a variety of emergencies. WGNS
- ➤ Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Captain Shane Richardson was honored with the 2025 Firefighter of the Year Award on Wednesday at Through the Grapevine in Murfreesboro—he was recognized for his long career and a recent 48-hour shift that included 56 engine runs. He attended the ceremony with his wife Shea and department leaders who praised his skill and dedication in preparing firefighters for emergencies. WGNS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford County’s Department of Health published inspection scores from Oct. 2-9 for local food service, childcare and pool establishments, including several in Murfreesboro. The scores come from routine visits by environmental specialists twice yearly+ they are posted at each location for public review. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ During an October 6 inspection, Asuka Hibachi & Buffet at 645 Presidents Place in Smyrna scored 64 when inspectors found a pan of fried shrimp left out at 78°F — leading to 25 pounds of food being embargoed — a drop from its usual routine scores. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior guard Alayna Contreras was named to the 2025—26 Conference USA Women’s Basketball Preseason All-Conference Team after a strong season last year, and the Blue Raiders were picked third in the league poll. The team will play an exhibition game against Fisk on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. and Life on Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. before hosting Tennessee State on Nov. 3 for their season opener. Murfreesboro Post
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