Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
Good morning, Murfreesboro.
🏘️ Community
Local residents donate new & gently used coats for Barnabas Vision’s annual winter coat giveaway to help neighbors stay warm.
The free event runs Monday, Dec. 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 141 MTCS Road.
At Fire Station 1, a SERVPRO business rep presented Firefighter Dillion Meyer with the SERVPRO Team Bisig Life Saving Award for rescuing an older man from a burning home on E.
Burton Street earlier this year—he and Firefighter Ryan St. Peter safely pulled the resident out amid heavy smoke.
On Saturday, Mar. 14, the 15th Annual Special Kids Race will start at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter at 1272 Garrison Drive.
Runners & walkers can choose from the 15K, 10K, 5K, or 1-mile Family Fun Run to support Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center.
The Rutherford County SRO Division will host its first pickleball tournament to support back-to-school clothing for local middle and high school students on Saturday, Jan.
17, 2026 at Boro Pickleball (605 River Rock Blvd); teams of two register for $50 and play matches in youth and adult divisions.
📰 Economy
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has received over $880,000 from USDA’s Emerging Markets Program to boost exports for local hardwood products.
The agency will lead trade missions to India & Vietnam while hosting inbound delegations to connect producers with international buyers.
🎓 Education
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is inviting youth in grades K-12 to submit original artwork of Tennessee native fish for the national Art of Conservation: Fish Art Contest, open until Feb.
28. The contest includes a special Bill Dance Signature Lakes Award for bass-themed entries.
🏈 Sports
The Middle Tennessee men's basketball team hosts Cumberland today at its home court in Murfreesboro after an exciting conference opener on Wednesday + fans are invited to cheer on the team.
MTSU women's basketball beat Wichita State 46-45 on Nov.
20 at the Murphy Center, with Savannah Davis and Macie Phifer making key plays. The Lady Raiders will face Kennesaw State on Jan. 2 (6:00 p.m.) as they start their Conference USA schedule.
🎉 Murfreesboro Events
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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.
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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