Morning
Murfreesboro
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, heavy traffic at Nashville International Airport led to a noon crash that closed I-40 West and caused 76 flight delays—some travelers left their cars to walk to the terminal because of winter weather and an Airbus update recall. FOX 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In-N-Out announced it will open new restaurants in Middle Tennessee with locations in Lebanon, Antioch, and Murfreesboro scheduled to open by the end of 2025—adding to its regional growth. A location in Franklin will open early next year—bringing a fourth option to local diners. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Red Bicycle Roasting Co. on the Square in Murfreesboro was evicted on Nov. 18 after owing over ($11,000) in rent and had its water shut off on Nov. 13. The owners informed staff on Nov. 17 of the closure, leaving employees to look for new jobs amid slow business. MTSU Sidelines
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle Tennessee State University professor Lu Xiong got an $18K grant from the Casualty Actuarial Society to study a safe way for insurance companies to share work without giving up private details — the five-year project uses computer methods to keep data secure. The grant shows MTSU has a strong Actuarial Science program and will help make better ways to predict risks — boosting the school's research work. Rutherford County Source
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System closed FY25 with a 10.2% return — well above its 6.75% assumed rate, boosting its portfolio by $5.3 billion to $74.9 billion as of June 30 and paying $3.4 billion in benefits to retirees statewide. Rutherford County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Blood Assurance in Franklin reported a lower than preferred blood supply during the holiday season as donations drop and only a one to two day reserve is maintained instead of the advised three days. Starting today, donors will receive holiday-themed socks plus O-negative and AB plasma donors will get a $25 e-gift card, with incentives for all donors expanding mid-month to support local hospitals. NewsChannel 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MTSU football finished its season with a 31-24 win over New Mexico State University and now faces offseason changes as players enter the transfer portal for the 2026 campaign. The NCAA will open a single transfer window from Jan. 2-16. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Local fans are invited to vote for the TSSAA girls athlete of the week for Nov. 24-29, with nominees including Layla Hall from Blackman, Madisen Stanley from Central Magnet, MC Whitt from Eagleville, Kate Madison Bjornstad from PCA, Abby Dennis from Riverdale and Amaya Nash from Rockvale. Voting will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 4. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ The Murfreesboro area TSSAA boys athlete of the week for Nov. 24-29 is being chosen from nine nominees including Jaden Lark, Carter Sage, Craig Tutt, Mike-E Holloway, Waymon West, Jayden Evans, Kale Martin, Yon Kinzer, and London Nelson—voting is open until 2 p.m. Dec. 4. The Daily News Journal
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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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POWER HOUR Networking - Murfreesboro
9-10 a.m. — Steak 'n Shake — Free entry — Connect with fellow Christian professionals to build valuable relationships and exchange referrals.
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Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders vs. Cumberland University Phoenix
1-2:30 p.m. — Murphy Athletic Center, 2650 Middle Tennessee Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN — Tickets available — Witness an exciting matchup between the Blue Raiders and the Phoenix in a thrilling basketball showdown.
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Coco Fest Fundraiser
5-11 p.m. — Hop Springs — Tickets starting at $0.00 — Enjoy live music from local bands while supporting a cause to provide instruments and lessons to underprivileged children.
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