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Murfreesboro
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Journey Home held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 21 at 11 a.m. at its new facility at 1207 Old Salem Road—where the local Christian outreach group provides housing support and life skills to help homeless and disadvantaged residents. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Food pantries across Middle Tennessee saw a 47% increase in demand from April to December as rising grocery prices made it harder for families to keep food on their tables—local leaders are urging volunteers and planning extended hours to help meet the need. FOX 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ MTSU’s National Pan-Hellenic Council canceled Courtyard Wednesdays for the rest of the year after a fight on Oct. 15 led to a pepper spray incident in front of the Student Union and a related fight at Beasley Hall resulted in an arrest, with police and student affairs investigating the events. MTSU Sidelines
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blue House Creatives are debuting 'RED ROUGE ROJA' at the Center for Arts at 110 W College St with an opening reception on November 7 (6-7:30 p.m.) and the exhibit will run until December 20. The gallery will be open Monday through Friday (10-4) and Saturdays (9-1) for public viewing. Rutherford County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Heather Carpenter, a 35-year-old mother from Murfreesboro, battled aggressive breast cancer after an early misdiagnosis prompted her to seek a second opinion—she underwent surgery, 12 rounds of chemo and 20 rounds of radiation—and is now cancer-free as she continues fighting for her family. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Residents will be able to bring unused prescription drugs and vapes to the National Drug Take Back event on Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic at 1272 Garrison Drive and 3325 Shores Road—an event sponsored by the Prevention Coalition for Success with help from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Strategies and Tactics for Opioid Prevention team. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MTSU is playing University of Delaware at Delaware Stadium today—marking the first meeting since 1978 as the team tries to break its three-game losing streak while Delaware aims to bounce back from a recent loss. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ MTCS swept Lakeway Christian 3-0 in the Division II-A semifinals to earn its first state championship berth— the team will play in the championship match at 11 a.m. today at MTSU’s Murphy Center. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Valor College Prep’s volleyball team won 3-0 against Crockett County in Wednesday’s state semifinals and advanced to Friday’s championship game at MTSU’s Murphy Center. Star players Jentelle McNairl, Anarela Mejias Ayala, and Kerrington Corbin helped the Wildcats earn key points as they aim for a second straight title. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ The Tennessee Titans face injury issues ahead of their Colts game on Oct26 as defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and receiver Calvin Ridley manage hamstring strains while cornerback L'Jarius Sneed deals with a quad problem—daily injury updates are expected from Wednesday through Friday. The Daily News Journal
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Harry Potter Trivia Night
6-11:59 p.m. — Shelli's Coffee + Social — Limited spots available — Muggles unite for a night of fun-filled Harry Potter trivia competitions.
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Modern Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — RSRVD Event Studio — Ticket price not specified — Explore the art of modern calligraphy with a festive pumpkin theme for beginners.
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Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Football
6:30-8 p.m. — Floyd Stadium — Cost varies — Experience college football rivalry live at Floyd Stadium as the Gamecocks take on the Blue Raiders.
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Harry Potter Trivia Night
6 p.m. — Shelli's Coffee + Social — Limited spots available — Test your wizarding knowledge and enjoy themed costumes for a discount.
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Commercial Motor Vehicle Awareness Course
8 AM to 5 PM on Day 1, 8 AM to Noon on Day 2 — Rutherford County Emergency Management — $445.00 — Enhance law enforcement skills in Commercial Motor Vehicle regulation and enforcement.
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Nashville Zoolumination
5-9 p.m. — Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — $21 to $25 — Experience a dazzling wonderland of over 1,000 illuminated sculptures transforming the zoo grounds.
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RnB Bingo Night
3-6 p.m. — The Grand Hall — Varies — Enjoy a night of RnB hits and bingo fun with prizes and good vibes.
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Kelly Alayna Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Soulshine Pizza — Free entry — Experience the heartfelt sounds of Country singer/songwriter Kelly Alayna in an intimate setting.
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Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Women's Basketball
6:30 PM – 1:29 AM — Murphy Athletic Center — Check event website for pricing — Witness a thrilling matchup between two competitive women's basketball teams.
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