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Murfreesboro
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A photo gallery captured the festive Murfreesboro Christmas parade on Dec. 14 along E Main St. and the Square, featuring vibrant floats and community spirit as showcased by Samuel McIntyre and Dania Moore. MTSU Sidelines
- ➤ Sheriff’s Sgt. James Elliott helped change two young brothers’ view of police after they once feared officers due to their father’s death; he met the boys at soccer practice and the White family now appreciates his care + effort to build trust. WGNS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain and strong winds moved through Murfreesboro on Thursday evening, prompting emergency crews to clear downed power lines, fallen trees, and hazardous conditions; Middle Tennessee Electric is working to restore power while only minor injuries were reported. Rutherford County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music band Exile will headline Harken Hall’s New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 with an early midnight countdown and hit songs including 'Kiss You All Over.' Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at 514 Madison Station Blvd, and tickets start at $35. Murfreesboro Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee education officials released the 2024-25 public school letter grades on Dec. 18, noting improvements statewide with an increase in A’s and a drop in F’s. Murfreesboro City Schools received 1 A, 4 B’s, 6 C’s, and 2 D’s as schools with lower grades face corrective plans next school year. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ State Rep. Scott Cepicky introduced House Bill 1466 to require public schools statewide to conduct the Presidential Fitness Test to gauge student strength, endurance, and flexibility. The bill directs the Department of Education to issue guidelines and accommodations for students with special needs. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee seniors enrolled in Medicare will see lower prices for ten medications, including drugs for cancer and heart disease, starting Jan. 1 as part of negotiated discounts. Some insurance premiums are expected to rise in 2026 while lawmakers consider increasing Medicaid reimbursements (targeting OB/GYN and mental health services). The Daily News Journal
- ➤ The Rutherford County Health Department said Health Navigators guide residents through services like WIC enrollment, TennCare applications, housing support, and food resources. Residents needing help can call (615) 898-7880 to connect with available programs. WGNS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Titans will host the Chiefs at Nissan Stadium with kickoff at 12 p.m. CST tomorrow (their first meeting since Oct. 24, 2021), and local CBS coverage will bring the game to nearby fans. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Rutherford County's sports scoreboard lists high school results with girls’ and boys’ basketball scores and wrestling outcomes recorded today. The schedule highlights upcoming contests beginning Monday, Dec. 22 – multiple games continue through Jan. 13. Murfreesboro Post
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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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Murfreesboro Home Expo
12-6 p.m. — Tennessee Miller Coliseum — Free admission — Discover huge savings, live demos, and a chance to win prizes at this home show.
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