MCS Spotlight: Education, Community, and a Pickleball Tournament

Aug 18, 2025 at 11:10 am by Producer



Bryan Barrett welcomes Lisa Trail, Communications Director for Murfreesboro City Schools, to talk about the exciting start to the new school year. From completing the kindergarten phase-in to students settling into classrooms, the year is off to a strong start. Lisa also shares how the school system is partnering with the Rutherford County Library System by donating a retired school bus for use as a new bookmobile. Plus, learn about the impactful work of the City Schools Foundation—supporting over 9,000 pre-K through 6th-grade students through teacher grants and community contributions. And mark your calendars: a fundraising Pickleball Tournament is coming in October!

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