Morning
Murfreesboro
Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue firefighter Jackson Pepper rescued a local resident’s cat trapped in a storm drain—returning it to a relieved owner. WGNS
- ➤ Food truck owner Billy McKenzie will give away 500 turkeys and serve meals for up to 1,000 families this Thanksgiving weekend at 833 Murfreesboro Pike. His event will feature live music—bounce houses, obstacle courses and game trucks to offer extra support to families in need. NewsChannel 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MTSU announced on October 31 that it had opened the QRISE center in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences to bring industry partners together for quantum research, learning, and job growth — the center is set to drive new ideas with support from federal grants and partners like ORNL and Middle Tennessee Electric. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ MTSU’s Department of Recording Industry earned a spot on Billboard’s list of the best music business schools for the 11th year in a row—highlighting the new Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment and support from Big Machine Label Group’s founder. The program builds its reputation with hands-on learning at major events like Bonnaroo and the Grammy Awards. WGNS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ PathPoint Health opened its new metabolic clinic in Murfreesboro—an effort to deliver integrated care for obesity, diabetes and chronic conditions. Partnered with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, the clinic served over 1,100 patients since June and celebrated its ribbon cutting on November 13th. WGNS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oakland High School beat Bradley Central by a score of 35 to 10 and recorded an 18th straight win thanks to four first-half rushing touchdowns. The Patriots advanced to the TSSAA 6A quarterfinals and will host Green Hill High School on Nov. 21 — they look to build on their strong performance in the next round. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ MTSU football lost 42-26 to Western Kentucky on Saturday—new quarterback Roman Gagliano started after Nick Vattiato was injured. He passed for 389 yards and threw two touchdowns while running for 82 yards, showing he may lead the team to a brighter future. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ On Nov. 16 at Nissan Stadium, the Tennessee Titans lost 16-13 to the Houston Texans when a late fumble led to a game-winning field goal as rookie Cam Ward tied the score in the final minutes. Calvin Ridley suffered a season-ending ankle injury during his first play back — a setback that compounded the loss for the Titans. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ The vote is open to choose Murfreesboro’s TSSAA athlete of the week for Nov. 10-15+ nominees are Blackman's Jabari Kemp, Eagleville's Jonathan Jordan, MTCS' Alie Bangura, Oakland's Kemani Bass, PCA's Porter Dedman and Riverdale's Jacob Vaughn. The poll will close at 2 p.m. on Nov. 20. The Daily News Journal
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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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Borodash 2025
2-5:30 p.m. — 111 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN — Registration Cost Varies — Participate in a festive run or walk to support local community wellness.
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Joey Fletcher Band Live
7-11 p.m. — Hop Springs — Ticket info not specified — Experience the raw Southern Rock vibe of Tennessee's own Joey Fletcher.
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Small Business Saturday Holiday Market
Join us for a festive shopping experience at the 1660 Middle Tennessee BLVD B, Murfreesboro, TN 37130! Discover unique gifts, support local businesses, and get into the holiday spirit.
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Small Business Saturday Holiday Market
Join us for a festive shopping experience at the 1660 Middle Tennessee BLVD B, Murfreesboro, TN 37130! Discover unique gifts, support local businesses, and get into the holiday spirit.
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Pictures with Santa
1-4 p.m. — Licker & Whine Pet Market — $15 for pet photos — Capture a festive photo of your furry friend with Santa and support local cats in need.
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Paskong Pinoy 2025
6-11 p.m. — Clarion Inn Murfreesboro — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas with the Filipino American community through food, music, and joy.
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