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Murfreesboro, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Murfreesboro? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new crime-fighting tech helped crack a Murfreesboro armed robbery
  • Key deadlines announced for creditors of a Murfreesboro estate
  • How MTSU’s airport move could change life for Murfreesboro flight students

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. License plate readers, public safety cameras lead to arrests in Murfreesboro robbery (murfreesboro.com) — Murfreesboro police used license plate readers and public safety cameras to track a vehicle and arrest two men accused of robbing Murfreesboro Tobacco and Vape on South Rutherford Boulevard at gunpoint. The suspects face aggravated robbery charges after allegedly stealing thousands in CBD and hemp products, with hearings set in Rutherford County General Sessions Court on April 21.
   

2. Notice to Creditors: Estate of Wesley H. Goddard, Decease (wgnsradio.com) — If you have a claim against the estate of Wesley H. Goddard, handled through Rutherford County Probate Court in Murfreesboro, you’re on the clock to file it. The notice explains key deadlines for both local and out-of-state creditors to submit claims before they’re permanently barred.
   

3. MTSU's new aerospace facility draws mixed reactions (mtsusidelines.com) — MTSU’s aerospace program is preparing to move flight operations from Murfreesboro’s airport to a new, larger facility at Shelbyville Municipal Airport, and students are weighing the tradeoffs. Some welcome the expanded space and future growth, while others worry about early-morning travel times and limited shuttle options between campus, Murfreesboro, and Shelbyville.
   

4. Murfreesboro Non-Profit Hosts Baking Event to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (Listen to Interview) (wgnsradio.com) — A Murfreesboro-based nonprofit bakery, Sweet Addiction, is inviting locals to the “Boro Baking Bash” this Thursday, April 23, at The Fountains at Gateway to support women rebuilding after domestic violence, incarceration, and trafficking. Guests can enjoy a bake-off, sweet treats, and live music from Grammy-winning country singer Linda Davis and her family while learning how the group helps women gain job skills and stable housing.
   

5. Murfreesboro area TSSAA spring sports Week 8 girls top performers: Fluty shines (dnj.com) — High school softball players from the greater Murfreesboro area turned in big Week 8 performances, with standout games from Central Magnet, Eagleville, MTCS, and Cannon County athletes. Local fans can see which girls drove in key runs, piled up extra-base hits, and led their teams in recent TSSAA spring action.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday April 21
  • Home School Swim Team at Patterson Park Indoor Pool
    Patterson Park Community Center , 521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Bl , Murfreesboro
    1:00 pm
  • PM Yoga at Sports*Com
    Sports*Com , 2310 Memorial Blvd. , Murfreesboro
    5:30 pm
  • Oakland Patriots vs Rockvale Rockets
    Oakland High School , 2225 Patriot Dr , Murfreesboro
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So another post, I’ve contacted paws, put on pet finder, facebook- which had a post then the woman deleted it when I responded.
    Her name is Merci she is my emotional support dog, have papers (Nextdoor River Chase)
  • My background is prior service.
    My late wife and I served together and met overseas. She's been gone now for 6 years and I thought that I was strong enough to live alone. But I… (Nextdoor Gresham Lane)
  • Mr. Electric posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Coordinator in Murfreesboro. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense 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: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)
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