United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties

United Way Announces a Successful Stop the Summer Slide Book Drive

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announced a successful Stop the Summer Slide book drive presented by Atmos Energy on Tuesday, May 16th, at the Smyrna Event Center. The Stop the Summer Slide event provides books for children in pre-K-6th grade in our local community and aims to prevent a decline in…

Road Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for June 25 – July 1

Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Minor Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. Minimal traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Brinkley Rd Improvement Project (between Blaze Dr and Timber Creek Dr) Expected No Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Incidental construction work continues. Appropriate traffic controls will…

City Offices Closing in Observance of Independence Day July 4th

City Offices Closing in Observance of Independence Day July 4th

In observance of Independence Day, City Hall and most City offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed July 4. Murfreesboro Transit, the City’s public transportation system, will not run on Independence Day. Most recreational facilities will be closed July 4, 2023. Boro Beach, Sports*Com’s outdoor pool,…

On The Square With Hell's Kitchen Winner Alex Belew

On The Square With Alex

Square Wheels presents a benefit event for Liberty’s Station featuring hometown Chef, Alex Belew. During Main Street Murfreesboro’s Friday Night Live concert event featuring the band Entice, patrons can indulge in Alex’s creation, “Enticing Nachos” out on the square. This gourmet grab-and-go can be enjoyed center stage or at Square Wheels’ cool space. While inside,…

Driver Accused of Hitting Officer with Car Arrested; Passenger Arrested for Lying to Police

Driver Accused of Hitting Officer with Car Arrested; Passenger Arrested for Lying to Police

The driver who sped off during a traffic stop, striking and injuring an officer has been arrested. One passenger was also arrested for lying to police. William Kress, 22, was taken into custody by Shelbyville Police on Wednesday. Murfreesboro police investigators charged Kress with aggravated assault on a first responder, felony evading with substantial risk…

Central Magnet SRO, Teacher and Students Participate in Great Race Starting Saturday

Central Magnet SRO, Teacher and Students Participate in Great Race Starting Saturday

Pitching in as an announcer for the vintage car cross country Great Race landed a new role for Sheriff’s School Resource Officer Sgt. Scott Culp assigned to Central Magnet School. Announcer Jason White’s voice gave out during the 2022 race and Culp offered to help. Race Director Jeff Stumb agreed. “Jeff disappears and I was…