🌱 Police still hunting second suspect in Murfreesboro armored truck robbery.
Morning Murfreesboro! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Police still hunting second suspect in Murfreesboro armored truck robbery.
- Which MTSU students were honored for serving the Murfreesboro community?
- Discover the Civil Rights history hidden along roads you drive every day
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Cloudy, breezy and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 44.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 1 arrested, 1 sought following robbery outside Murfreesboro credit union (wkrn.com) — Murfreesboro police have arrested one man and are still searching for a second suspect after an armored Loomis truck was robbed outside Ascend Federal Credit Union on West Clark Boulevard. Investigators say the suspects assaulted an employee, fled with cash, and led officers on a multi-highway chase before abandoning their SUV. Anyone with information is urged to contact Murfreesboro detectives. 
• The Bolt Awards strike another year in MTSU's Student Ballroom (mtsusidelines.com) — MTSU students were honored in the Student Union ballroom for leadership, scholarship, and service that directly benefits the Murfreesboro community. Awards like the Community Service Award recognized efforts providing meals and assistance locally, while other BOLT honors highlighted campus leaders, organizations, and performers who strengthen student life and Murfreesboro connections.
• Rutherford County Archaeological Society Meets 2PM This Sunday (wgnsradio.com) — Murfreesboro residents can hear award‑winning historian Robbie D. Jones this Sunday at Oaklands Mansion, where he’ll unpack the powerful Civil Rights history hidden along everyday roads. The free Rutherford County Archaeological Society talk will explore how march routes became battlegrounds for equality and how historians work to preserve these important landscapes.
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2nd Annual Butterfly Festival
Williamson Family Farm, 3250 Wilkinson Pike, Murfreesboro
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Saturday April 18
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Sunset Paddle Boarding
Murfreesboro, TN Calendar , 401 Volunteer Road , Murfreesboro
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Step/Tone at Sports*Com
Murfreesboro, TN Calendar , 2310 Memorial Blvd. , Murfreesboro
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Dance Fusion at Sports*Com
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Hike with Jane: Mid-Spring Wildflowers
Murfreesboro, TN Calendar , 401 Volunteer Road , Murfreesboro
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Metabolic Burn at Patterson Park
Murfreesboro, TN Calendar , 521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Murfreesboro
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Forever Fit at Patterson Park Community Center
Murfreesboro, TN Calendar , 521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Murfreesboro
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Earth Week Outdoors: Crazy Cool Creek Critters
Murfreesboro, TN Calendar
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Friday April 17
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Monday April 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Slow Flow Yoga at PPCC
Patterson Park Community Center , 521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Bl , Murfreesboro
11:00 am
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- City of Murfreesboro TN posted a job opening for Custodian in Murfreesboro. Apply here.
- Daymar College posted a job opening for Admissions Representative in Murfreesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murfreesboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smyrna
- Ryan LeMasters (dotmed.com)
- 2 dead after crash on I-24 in Smyrna (wkrn.com)
- Why Daffy Norment isn't just a family name for Blackman baseball star (dnj.com)
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- Perfect Health Scores in Williamson Co. for April 15, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
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