Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Main Street Murfreesboro is hosting 'Downtown After 5' on November 8 to promote local businesses with extended hours, special treats, and activities such as horse and carriage rides and the Boro Art Crawl. WGNS
- ➤ The City of Murfreesboro has launched its annual United Way giving campaign, now accepting donations online through a portal until Nov 25. City of Murfreesboro
- ➤ A historic 176-year-old sycamore tree, having witnessed key moments in Murfreesboro, TN, was cut down in a community gathering, marking the end of an era. WGNS
- ➤ Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is accepting entries for the 2024 Christmas Parade on December 8, with this year's theme being 'A Vintage Christmas'. City of Murfreesboro
- ➤ The 17th Annual Cookin' To Build event in Murfreesboro, TN, successfully raised over $81,000 to support Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity's mission of providing affordable housing to low-moderate income families. WGNS
- ➤ The completion of the Buc-ee's in Murfreesboro is expected between the end of 2025 and 2026, pending further construction and infrastructure updates. Murfreesboro.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 6,000 Rutherford County Schools' students attended MTSU's Education Day, experiencing a college basketball game and campus life. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ Rutherford County Schools achieved a record high school graduation rate of 97.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, surpassing the previous year's rate of 96.2%. Murfreesboro Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro's 'Count Me In' campaign aims to ensure an accurate resident count through online and mail-in options to increase state-shared revenue based on population growth. City of Murfreesboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee State's basketball team began their 2024-25 season with a dominant 97-51 victory over Oglethorpe University, featuring a high-scoring performance from Jestin Porter and a double-double by Essam Mostafa. Rutherford County Source
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Discovery Center: Explore Your Five Senses
Experience an engaging day at the Discovery Center, focusing on interactive activities that stimulate and explore the five senses.
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Liberty Flames vs Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Football
Experience an exciting Conference USA matchup as the Liberty Flames take on the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders at Floyd Stadium.
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Tennessee Baptists Annual Summit 2024
Experience the annual gathering of Tennessee Baptists featuring the Pastors Conference and the final Annual Meeting Session, fostering community and collaboration among members.
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Megan Barker Live Performance
Experience an evening of live music with Megan Barker at Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill in Murfreesboro.
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Borodash 2024: Community Fun Run
Experience the excitement of a community fun run at the Borodash 2024, bringing together participants of all ages for a spirited race in Murfreesboro.
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Design Thinking for Enhanced Marketing Strategies
Learn how to utilize Design Thinking principles to improve your marketing efforts through a collaborative roundtable discussion.
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Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in Downtown Murfreesboro
Celebrate the festive season with family activities, live entertainment, and the annual lighting of the Rutherford County Christmas tree.
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Louden Swain Concert
Experience a live performance by Louden Swain at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.
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