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šŸŒ± Could your Murfreesboro home be picked for lead testing?

Murfreesboro, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Murfreesboro! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Murfreesboro home be picked for lead testing?
  • What did Mayor McFarland reveal about Murfreesboroā€™s next big changes?
  • Could this tax ruling lower bills for more Rutherford homeowners?

Also on today's calendar: TN Enhanced Carry Permit and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Murfreesboro Water Resources Department test drinking water for lead and copper (wkrn.com) ā€” Murfreesboro is recruiting about 100 households to help test drinking water for lead and copper, even though the city reports no lead lines in its system. Selected residents will get letters and sample bottles delivered, then collect water after a six-hour no-use period, helping confirm that local tap water remains safe.
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2. Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland Answers Your Questions on Growth, Roads, Kroger & More (murfreesboro.com) ā€” Murfreesboroā€™s mayor walks through whatā€™s coming next for roads, growth, and services, from Thompson Lane and Cherry Lane projects to the new Kroger and tech park. He also addresses homelessness, public safety, and the future of Middle Point Landfill, explaining how city leaders are trying to balance rapid expansion with quality of life.
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3. Rutherford County Assessor Says Court Ruling Confirms Warning Over Retroactive Tax Changes (wgnsradio.com) ā€” A state administrative judge has reversed retroactive commercial tax reclassifications on 12 Rutherford County condos owned by a Murfreesboroā€‘area investor, restoring their residential status and lowering their assessed rate. Rutherford County Assessor Rob Mitchell says the ruling backs his earlier warnings to state officials and could help other local property owners challenge similar tax hikes.
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4. UPDATE: Gunshot Sensors and Crime Cameras Help Murfreesboro Police Arrest Two After Shots Fired at Home (wgnsradio.com) ā€” Gunshot detection sensors and crime cameras helped Murfreesboro police quickly track down two suspects after shots were fired into a Rushwood Drive home while three people were inside. Using license plate readers and the Real Time Crime Center, officers tied a Honda CRā€‘V and a recovered handgun to the case, leading to felony charges and August court dates.
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5. Blackman's Head wins State Junior AM Championship (mainstreetmediatn.com) ā€” Murfreesboroā€™s own Braxton Head, a rising senior at Blackman High, just captured the Tennessee Junior Amateur title and a spot in Julyā€™s U.S. Junior Amateur in Pennsylvania. His threeā€‘round, 3ā€‘under performance makes him the first Murfreesboro golfer since 2002 to win this state championship, boosting excitement for Blackmanā€™s upcoming high school golf season.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MISSING CAT!
    Has a pink collar with a tag that has contact information on it. She has weird looking ears and is somewhat small. Very friendly and also missingā€¦ (Nextdoor Cason Lane)
  • Kiddo hit a soccer ball and bashed the outter pane of the window out.
    What would something like that cost to repair? (Nextdoor Oakton)
  • Rich Products Corporation posted a job opening for Sanitation Associate - Shift 3 in Murfreesboro. Apply here.
  • Zumiez Inc. posted a job opening for _1st Assistant Manager in Murfreesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murfreesboro here.

Ok Murfreesboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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