LivAway Suites Smyrna

LivAway Suites’ Strategic Growth Continues with its Latest Opening in Smyrna

LivAway Suites proudly announces the grand opening of its third national location in Smyrna, Tennessee, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s first venture east of the Mississippi River. Developed by West77 Partners and financed by Keystone National Group, this 126-suite hotel offers fully equipped kitchens and advanced guest-facing technology, setting a new standard for…

Lt Zachary Ferrell and Sgt Joshua Sandlin

Two MPD employees recently promoted

The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Police Chief Michael Bowen is proud to announce the promotion of Sergeant Zachary Ferrell to Lieutenant and Officer Joshua Sandlin to Sergeant. “Ferrell and Sandlin’s promotions are not only a recognition of their leadership skills and dedication but also a testament to their commitment to serving our department and the…

World Outreach Ice Rink

World Outreach Church kicks off Christmas festivities Nov 30

World Outreach Church invites the community to come celebrate the Christmas season throughout the month of December at a series of special events for adults and children. “It’s a wonderful time of year, and we created these events to celebrate the birth of Jesus – and to give the community a way to make fun…

Happy Thanksgiving

City offices closing in observance of Thanksgiving Day holiday Nov. 28-29

City Hall and most other city offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The Solid Waste Department will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. There will be no garbage pick-up on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday’s garbage pick-up will be Wednesday, November 27, and…

Re-Entry Program participants achieve OSHA training

Re-Entry Program participants achieve OSHA training

Twenty-three Re-Entry Program participants at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center received a 10-hour OSHA training provided by the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and earned Department of Labor-issued cards proving they are trained in work-place safety. The Re-Entry program, a subsection of the Rutherford County Recovery Courts, partners with organizations such as TCAT to…

MTSU Dec 1 Scholarship Deadline

Dec. 1 deadline nears for incoming freshmen to apply, qualify for guaranteed MTSU scholarships

Middle Tennessee State University awards an array of guaranteed scholarships to qualifying first-time, incoming freshmen, but the deadline to take advantage is quickly approaching. Prospective students for the 2025-26 academic year must have a complete application on file with the MTSU Admissions Office by Sunday, Dec. 1, to be considered for an academic merit guaranteed…

Road Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for November 17 – 23

S Bilbro Ave Utility Crossing Installation Work (between Sunrise Ct and Minor St) Expected Road Closure: Monday through Friday: Contractor for private development will be installing utility lines across S Bilbro Ave between Sunrise Ave and Minor St. Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation. Appropriate traffic controls and will be in place. Wilkinson…