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Hello Murfreesboro! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • State grant helps safeguard Murfreesboro's historic Center for the Arts
  • Murfreesboro community remembers the life of Tera Jean Dunbar
  • How a Murfreesboro court ruling saved an MTSU player's season

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A t-shower in spots; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts Upgrades Facility with $48,585 State Grant (wgnsradio.com) — Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts has completed crucial roof and HVAC upgrades at its historic West College Street building, thanks to a $48,585 state grant. The improvements protect the former post office and Linebaugh Library structure while ensuring a safer, more comfortable space for local theater, art classes, exhibits, and community events serving Rutherford County residents.
   

2. Tera Jean Dunbar, 30, of Murfreesboro (courieranywhere.com) — Murfreesboro is mourning the loss of 30-year-old Tera Jean Dunbar, who died August 8 at her home in the city. A devoted mother, property manager in Murfreesboro, and Dream Center Leadership School alumna, she was remembered in services held August 15 in Savannah, with burial at Crump Cemetery.
   

3. Football: After parental loss and lawsuit, WKU player transfers to MTSU (mtsusidelines.com) — An MTSU football newcomer, defensive lineman Victory Vaka, won a Murfreesboro court injunction against the NCAA that lets him play for the Blue Raiders this season after Western Kentucky canceled his scholarship while he mourned his mother. The ruling from Rutherford County Chancery Court clears him to join the defensive line and even face his former team at MTSU's homecoming.
   

4. Best high schools in New York: See 2026-27 U.S. News rankings (recordonline.com) — Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro just earned the No. 1 public high school ranking in the entire nation from U.S. News & World Report, putting the city's students and educators in the national spotlight. While the article focuses on New York schools, it repeatedly cites Central Magnet and Murfreesboro as the benchmark, underscoring the community's strong academic reputation.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • Exhibit: 250 Years of Commemorating American Independence at Cannon
    Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Cannonsburgh Village - 312 S. Front Street Murfreesboro TN
    9:00 am
  • Homeschool PE at Patterson Park Community Center
    Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Patterson Park Community Center - 521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blv
    1:00 pm
  • Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals →
    City of Mufreesboro City Hall > City Hall - Council Chambers - 111 W Vine St Murfrees
    1:00 pm
  • Water Resources Board →
    City of Mufreesboro - Administrative Office, Board Room 316 Robert Rose Drive Murfre
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone have any suggestions for a neonatal feral kitten to get help?
    It appears to be in need of medical attention and we are trying to figure out the best place for it. We have dogs and cannot take it in. (Nextdoor Savannah Ridge-Steven Bend)
  • My daughter's cat got out and we are looking for her.
    Please reach out of you see her. Cason Trl and River Rock area (Nextdoor Cason Lane)
  • Atrium Hospitality posted a job opening for Housekeeping Room Attendant in Murfreesboro. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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