Mayor Shane McFarland Recognizes Crossing Guard Mary Smith with STARS Award

Mayor Shane McFarland Recognizes Crossing Guard Mary Smith with STARS Award

Mary Smith has devoted her time and energy to keeping school children safe! On Jan. 11, 2024, Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Smith, a School Traffic Patrol crossing guard, with the STARS Award. Smith has served as a crossing guard for nearly twenty-five years. STARS stands for “Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excellence.” STARS are examples…

Rutherford County Chamber Announces Distinguished Award Recipients

Rutherford County Chamber Announces Distinguished Award Recipients

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Andy Womack as the 2023 Business Legend of the Year, Jeff Hollingshead as the 2023 Business Person of the Year and Ben Weatherford as recipient of the Leadership Rutherford 2023 Pinnacle Award. These three honorees will be recognized at the Chamber’s annual Business at its Best celebration…

Rutherford County Schools Launches Website Seeking Feedback

Rutherford County Schools Launches Website Seeking Feedback

Rutherford County has been one of the fastest growing communities for a number of years, both statewide and nationally. The population of the county increased by over 22,400 people from 2020-2022. As part of the Plan Rutherford initiative, the county government has launched a website designed to help Rutherford County acquire the funding mechanisms, such…

Casino Night

NYE Gala Raises Record $40,000, Grant Applications Now Open

The Kimberly Family Foundation is proud to announce a record $41,227.59 raised at its New Year’s Eve Charity Casino Gala, held December 31, 2023, at the Stones River Country Club. The event was made possible through the generous support of numerous community partners and John Jones Real Estate, a locally owned brokerage providing unparalleled service,…

Discovery Center to Host Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Discovery Center to Host Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring recently announced, “We’ve Come This Far,” a free day at the museum on Monday, January 15th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Made possible by the support of the Nissan Foundation and in collaboration with the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County, this day-long celebration will…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

City Offices and Facilities Closing in Observance of MLK Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, and most recreational facilities, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Monday’s garbage pick-up will be Tuesday, Jan. 16. Tuesday’s garbage pick-up will be Wednesday, Jan. 17. Murfreesboro Transit, the…