As storm season approaches, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue reminds residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to reduce fire risks during severe weather events, especially lightning-related ones. Severe thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and downed power lines pose significant fire hazards. The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) encourages residents to be proactive and prioritize safety during and after…
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Nashville Zoo is committed to conservation research, habitat protection, breeding programs and education initiatives both globally and in our own backyard. Your support makes it all possible! On Friday, April 11, we invite you to embark on an exclusive and unforgettable dining experience. For the first time, our signature fundraising…
Old Salem Rd. reopened to traffic at Constatine Dr. March 19, 2025, following the installation of a new culvert to address disruptions to traffic in high water events. The new box culvert was tested over the weekend as the area received almost 5 inches of rain on Saturday, March 15, 2025. While other roads in…
The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is issuing an important reminder to residents and business owners: keep streets and emergency access routes clear to allow first responders to do their job effectively. Blocked streets, improperly parked vehicles, and restricted entry points can significantly delay response times for fire trucks, ambulances, and law enforcement responding to…
Sold-out Storybook Breakfast event, presented by United Way of South Central Tennessee and MMC Pediatrics, supports the local Imagination Library Storybook Breakfast is a chance for children to meet their favorite storybook characters, create crafts, and enjoy breakfast with family while all the proceeds go back into the local Imagination Library program. In its sixth…
La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews (pron: Mayes) was one of 248 law enforcement officers to graduate from the spring session of the FBI National Academy on March 13. “It was an absolute honor to be selected to participate in the FBI National Academy’s 293rd session,” says Chief Moews. “It’s been a dream for my career to one…
Middle Tennessee State University associate professor Vishwas Bedekar is the recipient of the same national honor for the second time in three years. Bedekar, coordinator for the mechanical engineering technology concentration in the Department of Engineering Technology’s bachelor’s degree program, is one of eight Society of Manufacturing Engineers Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award winners for 2024….
Volunteering for Relay for Life comes naturally for Middle Tennessee State University social work major Sloane Underhill. “A lot of family here have had cancer,” said Underhill, 21, of Murfreesboro, event recruitment chair, mentioning a cousin, Taylor Blanton of Woodbury, who spoke at the 2024 MTSU Relay for Life. Underhill’s mother, Tracy Underhill, is also…
Congratulations to MSI Surfaces for their ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, March 20th at 10am. MSI Surfaces is located at 225 B Industrial Blvd., La Vergne, TN 37086 and can be contacted at 615-903-3975.
Old Butler Bypass Lane Installation Work (1/2 mile north of Joe B Jackson) Expected Lane Closure: Monday, 3/10 through Monday, 3/28: City contractor will be installing the bypass lane on Old Butler Dr, ½ mile north of Joe B Jackson Pkwy. Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation. Appropriate traffic controls will be…