Rutherford/Murfreesboro: Center For Arts 30th Season Reveal September 7th

 CFTA 30th Season Reveal has been shifted to SEPTEMBER 7TH. Crafting a season where every show finds its rightful place takes time, patience, and more than a few midnight emails… and one of our biggest titles is shimmering in our inbox, waiting for its moment to shine.

The final pieces have been gathered—it’s just a matter of letting the last grains of sand slip through. The hourglass is almost empty. The reveal is almost here.

Secure your seat in our history—get your tickets today! [boroarts.org]

Rutherford/Murfreesboro: Tennessee Highway Patrol to Hold Sobriety Checkpoint 8-22

Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers will watch for impaired drivers during a sobriety checkpoint Friday on U.S. Highway 231 South (Shelbyville Highway).

The checkpoint will be from 10 p.m. to midnight at Shelbyville Highway at Fosterville-Campground Road, said THP Sgt. Dalton Hunt.

Troopers chose the location because a high number of crashes and DUI arrests on the highway, he said.

Sheriff’s deputies and Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force members will assist with the checkpoint

Rutherford/Smyrna: Parents Night Out Event September 12

 

Coffee/Manchester: Volunteer With VITA August 28

 

DeKalb/Smithville: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training August 27

 

DeKalb/Cannon: Local CASA Holds Softball Event Fundraiser 9-20-2025

 

CASA DeKalb County is hosting a Softball Tournament Fundraiser to support our mission of advocating for children in foster care. Join us for a day of fun, teamwork, and community spirit — all for a great cause!

Date: September 20, 2025
Location: Bill Page Softball field
Time: 8 AM
Entry Fee: $300
Sponsorship: $100
Food Venders: $75 local/$100 other
All proceeds go toward recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in DeKalb County.

Form a team, become a sponsor, bring your food truck or just come cheer from the sidelines — every pitch helps us bring a child closer to a safe, permanent home.

For info on Registration, Sponsorship? and Food Vendors and more contact us at (615)542-6508 or email us casacannonco@gmail.com

Bedford County: Opioid Abatement Grant Program Creates Brown Bags

 

The Bedford Opioid Abatement Grant program has established a "brown bag" program to educate parents and families about substance abuse. Each bag includes a dose of Narcan mist (with directions), for treating narcotics overdose; a Bedford County Resource Guide, a Drug Rescue brochure, a Bedford County Health Department brochure, a LifeSource Family Solutions (mental health counseling) pamphlet, and a 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline business card.

FREE brown bags are available at Community Clinic Shelbyville Bedford County, Inc, 200 Dover Street, Suite 202, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Fredia Lusk, Bedford Opioid administrator, and Shanna Gaither, assistant administrator, provided this resource from the Narcan donation from AmeriCares and Direct Relief.

For more information or to request brown bags, email bedford-opioid@shelbyvilleclinic.org.

DeKalb/Smithville: Overdose Awareness Day Event September 13

 

Join us for the Annual Overdose Awareness Day!

Saturday, September 13th, 6pm-8pm
Greenbrook Park (Large Pavilion)
Free Overdose Reversal Training
Dinner Provided
Live Music from The Ghost Town Bullets
Glow Vigil Walk (Glow Material Will Be Provided)
Prevention Resources
For more info, contact: Jennifer Matthews @ 615-215-2024 or email DeKalb Prevention Coalition at dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com

Coffee/Tullahoma: Fire Department Hosting Stair Climb 9-11

 

Warren/McMinnville: Luau For The Locals September 26

 Luau for the Locals tickets have officially arrived, and they’re just as fun as the night we have planned!

Friday, September 26 beginning at 6:00 pm

The Gilley Pool (poolside only — no swimming)

An island-inspired evening exclusively for McMinnville’s adults! Enjoy vibrant entertainment by Mahealani’s Polynesian Entertainment from Atlanta, festive food, tropical drinks, and plenty of aloha spirit. Every guest will receive a beautiful lei upon arrival to kick off the night in true Hawaiian style.

Tickets (must be purchased in advance at the Chamber, 110 South Court Square):

General Admission: $35

VIP: $55 – Includes shaded VIP lounge, appetizers, two drinks, & deluxe lei

Come grab your tickets and get ready to escape to paradise — right here in McMinnville! 

Coffee/Manchester: Pancake Event Benefits Imagination Library 9-13

 

Come on out and support childhood literacy in Coffee County at our Dolly Parton's Imagination Library fundraiser! Join Mrs. Daphanie and the rest of the board for a fun morning dedicated to putting free books in the hands of local kids.

When: September 13, from 8 to 10 a.m.

Where: The Mercantile/Sweet Simplicity

Tickets are available at the Manchester Public Library during business hours or from any board member. You can also purchase them at the door. 

Rutherford/Murfreesboro: James and the Giant Peach Starts September 5th

 Directed by Tara Winton, this will be the premiere production for our newly established CFTA Teen Company. Come check out all their hard work this September 5-21 and join us on a fantastical voyage based on the Roald Dahl classic!

Tickets are available for purchase online, over the phone, or at our box office!

boroarts.org

(615) 904-2787

110 W College St

Wilson/Lebanon: Battle of Badges Blood Drive 9-23

 

It’s Police vs. Fire …so who’s getting your vote? (Donations are the most important thing…but let’s be honest, picking WEMA is definitely second. )

Sign up, come donate, and know that by giving a little bit of your time, you’re helping save lives. 

Wilson/Lebanon: Lebanon Police Arrest Pair On Suspected Theft

 Sunday evening, while investigating a possible shoplifting incident at Walmart, C-Shift officers made contact with a male and female suspected of taking items from the store.

The 31-year-old male was found to have an active failure to appear warrant. He was also in possession of suspected meth and heroin. In addition to his warrant, he was charged with simple possession and manufacture, delivery, sale, or possession of methamphetamine.

During the investigation, the female intentionally provided a false name. Officers were able to confirm her true identity, and while searching her purse, they located small plastic baggies with white powder residue along with a cut straw containing similar residue. The 37-year-old female was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal impersonation.

Both individuals were taken into custody without incident.

Rutherford: Rutherford County Schools Offer Free Screenings

 

Rutherford County Schools is offering free screenings for children ages 2 years, 10 months – 5 years old (not yet in kindergarten) who may have speech, language, or learning disabilities.

Upcoming dates begin August 22, 2025 and continue throughout the school year.

Children must be zoned for a Rutherford County school.

Appointment required: Contact Michelle McGaughy at mcgaughym@rcschools.net or 615-904-6755 ext. 30980.

Rutherford: Scam Alert

 Someone posing at a sheriff’s sergeant called a woman and left a voice mail stating he was looking to establish contact with her.

The sergeant did not make the call and the call was not from his phone number. The phone number used was 615-652-7136.

Please do not respond to these calls or you might find yourself losing money to scammers.

Sheriff’s deputies do not routinely call people about civil warrants.

Instead, they will stop by your house. If you are not home, they leave a card for you to call.

Rutherford/La Vergne: License Plate Reader Helps Identify Theft Suspect

 

The La Vergne Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft of aluminum and metal valued at approximately $2,000 from Allvan, located at 5457 Murfreesboro Road.

On August 15, 2025, Officer Jeralds responded to Allvan to take the initial theft report. The stolen materials were taken on August 11 and August 12. While reviewing surveillance footage, Officer Jeralds observed distinctive identifiers on both the suspect and the suspect vehicle, despite the grainy video quality.

Recognizing the potential to track the suspect’s movements, Officer Jeralds utilized the City’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology. He located the suspect’s vehicle traveling westbound on Murfreesboro Road just minutes before the theft occurred. Using this information, Officer Jeralds was able to obtain the vehicle owner’s information and identify the suspect as Thomas Warrick.

Further investigation led Officer Jeralds to Express, located on Dick Buchanan Street, where additional video evidence showed Warrick scrapping the stolen metal. Based on this evidence, a felony theft warrant was obtained.

Later that afternoon, Officer Jeralds, Officer McCall, and a supervising officer located Warrick at his residence in Murfreesboro. He was taken into custody without incident and confessed to his involvement in the theft.

“This case highlights how technology and diligent police work can work hand in hand,” said La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews. “Our Automated License Plate Reader system has once again proven to be an invaluable tool in helping us solve crimes quickly and effectively. I commend Officer Jeralds for his outstanding investigative work, and I thank the entire team for ensuring this suspect was brought to justice.”

The La Vergne Police Department remains committed to leveraging technology and proactive policing strategies to protect the property of local businesses and residents.