Morning
Murfreesboro
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Murfreesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AAA is offering its Tow to Go program to provide free rides and tows for impaired drivers within a 10-mile radius from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24 until 6:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2 in Tennessee + urging safe holiday travel. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ United Communications invested over $250,000 in local nonprofits, youth programs, and first responder initiatives throughout 2025 in Rutherford County + other Middle Tennessee communities. The company, founded locally, supports educational projects and community events that strengthen the region. WGNS
- ➤ Murfreesboro's fast growth is causing heavier traffic and shorter tempers along busy routes like Memorial and Old Fort today. A recent study shows a 19.1 percent population jump that brings extra pressure on roads and daily commutes — a sign of rapid community change. WGNS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ TWRA game wardens ended a fall 2024 investigation after convicting two men for illegally hunting deer near the county line and seizing 50 white-tailed deer heads plus other wildlife parts; one man now faces a lifetime ban while the other has a three-year revocation of hunting privileges. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Tennessee, drivers 18 and older may wear headphones under the hands-free law enacted in 2019 — teen drivers aged 16 and 17 are not allowed to use earbuds behind the wheel. Authorities stress the rule's importance as holiday road travel rises. The Daily News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MTSU retained the trophy when its community collected 301 blood units at the annual 'Bleed Blue to Beat WKU' drive held Oct. 27-29 in the Campus Recreation gymnasium, outpacing WKU's 211 units (marking their 10th win since 2010 with over 150 first-time donors). Murfreesboro.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants including Applebee’s, Denny’s and Brio Italian Grill will serve festive menus on Christmas Day (details and hours vary so call ahead) to offer a stress-free holiday dining option. Rutherford County Source
- ➤ Grocery stores statewide will run on special holiday hours on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Many stores, including Walmart (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Target (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.), will close early for Christmas Day, so shoppers should plan their last-minute trips accordingly. The Daily News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voters in the Murfreesboro area can cast their vote for the local TSSAA boys athlete of the week covering Dec. 15-21, with six nominees including Miles Alexander + Waymon West + Arden Lewis + Daman Goring + Kaden Matthews + Sean Goggins; voting ends at noon on Dec. 26. The Daily News Journal
- ➤ Redshirt sophomore Torey Alston was named Conference USA Player of the Week for strong play at Middle Tennessee State University athletics (the award covers his performance during the week of Dec. 22). WGNS
- ➤ Seven Rutherford County football teams advanced to the TSSAA state playoffs this season, with Oakland clinching its fifth 6A title in six seasons & Blackman and PCA reaching the semifinals as the Murfreesboro Post announced its All-County football team. Murfreesboro Post
- ➤ Middle Tennessee freshman guard Blair Baugus was named Conference USA Freshman of the Week — recognizing her consistent play on the court. MTSU Athletics issued the honor to spotlight her strong performance. WGNS
- ➤ Murfreesboro area's TSSAA girls athlete of the week poll is open with nominees from Central Magnet, Eagleville, MTCS, PCA, Riverdale, Siegel & Rockvale. Voters have until noon on Dec. 26 to cast their votes. The Daily News Journal
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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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