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šŸŒ± How new school weather sirens will change outdoor activities this year

Murfreesboro, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Murfreesboro! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How new school weather sirens will change outdoor activities this year
  • How one MTSU grad is reshaping global energy from Murfreesboro
  • Why Cannonsburgh Village tops 2026 Tennessee day-trip lists

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Tuesday: Remaining warm with some sun, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Rutherford County Schools Adds Weather Stations to Protect Students and Athletes (wgnsradio.com) ā€” Rutherford County Schools, based in Murfreesboro, is rolling out 34 on-campus weather stations to better protect students and athletes from lightning, heat, and other hazards. The Perry Weather system will send real-time alerts to staff, trigger sirens when lightning is nearby, and guide decisions on recess, practices, field trips, and daily drop-off and pickup routines.
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2. MTSU International Affairs graduate advancing global energy research (tntribune.com) ā€” In Murfreesboro, an MTSU International Affairs graduate is turning a childhood fascination with renewable energy into serious global research on geothermal power and community impacts. While finishing her masterā€™s with a 4.0 GPA, she supported major faculty projects, produced a white paper on East Africaā€™s energy future, and continues leading an environmental nonprofit connecting African and U.S. researchers.
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3. 11 Unforgettable Tennessee Day Trips Within 2 Hours Of Nashville In 2026 (takingthekids.com) ā€” One of the featured 2026 day trips keeps you right here in Murfreesboro, spotlighting Cannonsburgh Villageā€™s recreated 19th-century town and its quirky Worldā€™s Largest Cedar Bucket. The guide also rounds up nearby coffee shops, bakeries, and brunch spots, while suggesting other easy drives like waterfalls, caves, historic homes, and college towns all within two hours of Nashville.
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4. Who was the Murfreesboro area TSSAA girls athlete of the week for Aug. 24-30? (dnj.com) ā€” High school sports fans in and around Murfreesboro can vote for the TSSAA girls athlete of the week for Aug. 24ā€“30, with standout volleyball and soccer players from schools like Blackman, Oakland, Siegel, Riverdale, and more on the ballot. Online voting is open now and runs through 2 p.m. on Sept. 3.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Monday August 31
  • Self Evident Truths to a New Birth of Freedom
    Stones River National Park 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
    2:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Homeschool PE at Patterson Park Community Center
    Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Patterson Park Community Center - 521 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blv
    1:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Transportation Coordination Committee ā†’
    City of Mufreesboro - GNRC Main Office, 44 Vantage Way Suite 450 Nashville TN 37228
    10:30 am
  • Parks & Recreation Commission ā†’
    City of Mufreesboro City Hall > City Hall - Council Chambers - 111 W Vine St Murfrees
    12:00 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I recorded this video in slow motion.
    Hummingbirds are very fast. I was able to slow it down a little, so you could really pay attention to just how fascinating their maneuvers are. (Nextdoor Boulevard)
  • I got a close-up of one of our local hummingbirds.
    Heā€™s perched right up above a hummingbird feeder. (Nextdoor Boulevard)
  • Papa John's International posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Murfreesboro. Apply here.
  • Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Murfreesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murfreesboro here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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