Road Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for Feb 12 – 18

Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Minor Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Brinkley Rd Improvement Project (between Blaze Dr and Timber Creek Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Roadway construction work continues on Brinkley Rd. There will be intermittent lane…

Early College Program Fast Tracks Student Opportunity

Early College Program Fast Tracks Student Opportunity

Last year, 29 students from LaVergne High School earned their associate degree from Motlow Community College before graduating high school – an opportunity which will open to all students in Rutherford County during the 2023-2024 school year. “They are extremely high achievers,” said Hope Bakari, LaVergne High School assistant principal and director of the Early…

International Student Council Grads

Revamped International Student Council Acclimates New Students to MTSU Experience

Megan Richard, coordinator of International Student and Scholar Services, along with staff at the Office of International Affairs wanted to update the International Ambassadors program to make it more impactful and meaningful for MTSU’s around 400 students from other countries. “We changed the name from International Ambassadors to the International Student Council to reflect a…

Murfreesboro City Schools Hosts Leaders In Education

Murfreesboro City Schools Hosts Leaders In Education

Over 40 members of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) from across the country traveled to Murfreesboro to tour Black Fox and Hobgood Elementary to see teachers and students using curriculum-based instruction with integrity as part of a national conference in Nashville. Murfreesboro City Schools was the only district selected to be visited…

Happy Presidents' Day

City Offices and Facilities Closed for Presidents’ Day Holiday Feb. 20

In observance of Presidents’ Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, most recreational facilities, and senior services at St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Murfreesboro Transit, the City’s public transportation service, will not run on the federal holiday. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023….