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Murfreesboro
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Numerous construction projects, including utility installations and road improvements, will impact traffic in Murfreesboro from November 17 through November 23 with lane closures and detours enforced. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Murfreesboro will experience traffic delays due to various road construction projects including utility and sanitary sewer installations, and Google Fiber work from September 17 - 23, 2024. Murfreesboro.com
- ➤ The Murfreesboro City Schools Backpack Food Program, which provides meals and snacks for children in need, is accepting donations until Wednesday, November 20th. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Over 1,300 students in Rutherford County Schools may face hunger during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, prompting community drives to collect food. WGNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Feetles, a comedy-rock band inspired by a Beatles-related joke, has grown their fanbase in Tennessee through humorous songs and engaging social media activities. MTSU Sidelines
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A University of Tennessee study finds the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 may be slightly down to $126 in 2024, despite overall high grocery prices, offering insights into fluctuating costs and ways to save. The Daily News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report ranks the top elementary and middle schools in Tennessee for 2025, with a focus on Middle Tennessee schools, based on math and reading proficiency scores. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Middle Tennessee State University offers guaranteed scholarships for first-time freshmen, with deadlines approaching on Dec. 1 for the 2025-26 academic year. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor McFarland discusses Cannonsburgh updates, the due date for city property taxes, and encourages completion of the 2025 Special Census online form. City of Murfreesboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The USA TODAY Sports Network has updated its Tennessee high school football rankings for the 2024 TSSAA playoffs, featuring new leaders in several divisions. The Daily News Journal
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Community Christmas Gift Drive
The event focuses on providing gifts to families in need through a community-driven gift exchange and volunteer opportunity.
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