Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Billionaire heiress and CEO Lynsi Snyder is expanding In-N-Out into Tennessee as a shift from California's high costs.

The Murfreesboro restaurant opens tomorrow while Lebanon and Antioch locations opened on Dec. 10, bringing animal style double-doubles to local fans.

The CMA Foundation announced over 200 semifinalists for its Music Teachers of Excellence awards, including 60 from Tennessee featuring local educators Michael Aymett & Thomas Chesnut.

Final winners will be named during Teacher Appreciation Week in May 2026.

Holloway High School (619 S.

Highland Ave.) is hosting an open house today from 4-7 p.m. to display nearly 60 years of graduate photos and a diorama of the campus, with recorded remarks provided by Rutherford County Archives partnering with MTSU as part of a restoration project.

Middle Tennessee homeowners face rising tax bills, but seniors can lower their local property taxes by applying a federal deduction on 2025 filings up to $12,000 (or freeze their rate if income falls below the county threshold).

The benefit lasts until 2028 and is available for age 65+ filers with incomes under $75,000 individually.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is stocking 70,000 rainbow trout statewide today to boost winter fishing.

Murfreesboro anglers need both a fishing and trout license to catch up to seven fish per day (regulations apply).

Murfreesboro area high school football players & coaches received TSSAA All-Region honors on Dec.

10, with awards like Region MVP and offensive and defensive recognitions given to players from Oakland, Riverdale, Blackman and other local schools.

Blackman Blaze basketball teams swept Oakland at home Tuesday night in non-district play, with the girls winning 41-39 and the boys winning 58-37 in a game that featured strong rebounding and teamwork (Blackman is now 3-2 as Oakland sits 1-4).

Oakland High School’s Craig Tutt tied a state championship record by scoring seven touchdowns during the 62-21 BlueCross Bowl win on Dec.

6, 2025 (earning his second BlueCross Bowl MVP). He now prepares to join Ole Miss as a safety.

Paskong Pinoy 2025

6-11 p.m. — Clarion Inn Murfreesboro — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas with the Filipino American community through food, music, and joy.

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.

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.

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.