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Murfreesboro
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation will bring back its buy one, get one deal on Individual Yearly and Individual Monthly passes at Patterson Park Community Center and Sports*Com, running from Monday, Dec. 15 through Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. Passes must be bought in person. Rutherford County Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jim Demos, the founder of Toot’s and Demos’ Restaurant, died Dec. 10 at 91 (he was known for his family recipes and community mentorship) and his restaurants remain local favorites in Murfreesboro, Lebanon and Hendersonville. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ In-N-Out opened a new restaurant in Middle Tennessee on Dec. 10, including the Murfreesboro location at 2508 Medical Center Parkway, and is hiring part-time staff with wages from $17.50 to $21.75 an hour (four sites across the region). The Daily News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers nominated by local school staff in Middle Tennessee are competing in The Tennessean Best Teacher poll for the fall semester — community members can vote online until noon Dec. 17. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ At its Dec. 9 meeting, the Murfreesboro City Schools board discussed new state laws that require a charter school review team to evaluate any charter school applications. No intent letters were received by the Dec. 3 deadline, but the school district will keep the team ready to review future proposals. Murfreesboro Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Many states will raise the minimum wage in 2026 — Tennessee will remain at the federal rate of $7.25 with no new increase, as a recent bill to raise wages failed. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Rick Hall announced his reelection bid for District 3 today. He was appointed in August 2025 to fill Michael Wrather's term and will run in the primary on May 5, 2026, aiming to boost public safety & improve fiscal management. WGNS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local food establishments in Rutherford County earned perfect health scores of 100 from inspections conducted Dec. 4-11, including O2B Kids Murfreesboro, Samurai's Cuisine Bar, and Bella Brows Tattoo Studio. Inspections occur twice a year (reports are publicly posted) to maintain safety standards. Rutherford County Source
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cracker Barrel is celebrating the holiday season with offers (free toys with kids' meals until Dec. 24) and weekday Meals for Two specials, plus Heat and Serve holiday meals available for pickup Dec. 21-28. These family-friendly deals help locals plan festive meals without holiday stress. Rutherford County Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Smyrna Bulldog star Arion Carter (a junior linebacker at Tennessee) was named second-team all-SEC after he recorded 76 tackles this season; he will play in the Music City Bowl against Illinois at Nissan Stadium on Dec. 30. Murfreesboro Post
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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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