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Good morning, Murfreesboro! In today’s edition: America250 celebration, a dramatic dog rescue, cave exploring, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Patriotic festivities sweep Tennessee: Rutherford County is leading America250, a yearlong celebration of pride and freedom. Expect battlefield reenactments, concerts, Smithsonian exhibits, and a national parade, with grants supporting local events — get all the details.
Community compassion on display: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s water rescue team recently saved a dog from the West Fork Stones River near Warrior Drive, showing care as the pup was transferred to county care — read the full rescue story.
Historic campus transformation unveiled: MTSU is planning a $54.3 million renovation of Kirksey Old Main and Rutledge Hall, set to finish in summer 2026, adding a lobby, academic space, and restored features — get all the project details.
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Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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🫶 We got your back
Making informed orthopedic choices: Aristotle Saint Thomas will host a free community information session titled “Is Joint Replacement Right for You?” on January 13, 2026. Dr. Lucas Roth, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in hip and knee reconstruction, will cover current surgical options, recovery plans, and how to decide if total joint replacement is appropriate. Get all the event details.
Hands-on happy brain: Need a quick weekend nudge to spark curiosity for the kids and you? Discovery Center at Murfree Spring mixes playful, science-y exhibits, an outdoor wetlands boardwalk, and an Inside Out-inspired experience that turns feelings into tinkering, perfect for a low-lift, high-fun reset close to home.
Where to fix that burrito craving: When only a big, warm tortilla stuffed with all the good things will do, El Patron Taquerias delivers legit, no-fuss burritos and comforting plates that save weeknights. Think hefty carne asada, silky beans, and salsa with bite, all fast, filling, and reliably satisfying.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🍸 Classic Cocktails & Appetizers @ The Curious Kitchen | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – Hands-on cocktail class at The Curious Kitchen with classic pours, complimentary sips, and real appetizers, not sad cheese cubes. Shake a Lemon Drop or dirty martini, stir an Old Fashioned, pop a French 75, knock out caprese, spinach-artichoke dip, mushroom flatbreads, leave ready to host.
🌿 Ladies’ Night Out (side): Natural Paper Dyeing @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade ladies’ night cocktails for ink-stained fingers, this is it. MTSU art prof Erin Anfinson leads orizomegami at the Wilderness Station, folding and dyeing paper with natural inks, joyful and oddly addictive. Ages 16+, $5, register online.
🎤 Jesse Morgan @ Boro Bourbon & Brews | Friday (1/9) at 8:00 PM – Live tunes from Jesse Morgan & Band, no cover, just the good stuff. Think tight musicianship, familiar tunes, and that easy, neighborly vibe that makes you order one more round. Bring a friend, find a stool, and pretend we all still stay out past ten.
🔦 Cave Exploring @ Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – Feel like trading chores for crawling through Tennessee limestone, mud, and bragging rights? Meet at the Wilderness Station for a wild cave trek with transportation and gear provided, rated challenging. Ages 10+, $15, bring upper body strength and balance, leave casual hiking energy at home.
☕ Intro to Coffee @ Otago Coffee Co. | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re still trusting the pod machine or have a French press gathering dust, this relaxed class shows you how to brew café-quality coffee at home. Expect hands-on café practice, pro tips, and the smug joy of ditching $6 lattes.
🎭 Student Fall Season Showcase @ Hop Springs | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – Post-holiday slump calls for loud guitars, cold beer, and kids who can play. Hop Springs hosts the Student Fall Season Showcase, with Rock 101 and Performance Program students proving your old garage band never stood a chance. Cheer loud, sip local, relive your glory days.
🍪 Gingerbread Gnome @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (1/11) at 2:00 PM – Holiday brain needs a low-stress win, so come build and decorate a Gingerbread Gnome, then eat the evidence. Expect cozy vibes, cocoa, and candy chaos, perfect for grandkids or your inner child, and smug bragging rights when yours survives the car ride home.
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📻 Murfreesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 70°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 95%
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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