Murfreesboro’s Single-family permits and New Commercial development declined in 2017 but residential construction by dollar value in the same period increased 15 percent. “Permitting of new single-family homes in Murfreesboro dropped somewhat in 2017 as lot inventory failed to keep pace with demand and a growing number of potential first-time homebuyers seek to live in…
Uniformed Murfreesboro firefighters will be knocking on doors beginning this weekend as the City seeks to collect names and complete an accurate count of households who have not filled out and returned the Special Census form by mail or online. During the door-to-door campaign members of the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) will also provide valuable…
Congratulations to Franklin Synergy Bank for their ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 11th at 5pm. Franklin Synergy Bank is located at 1605 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at (615) 278-7101.
Five Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies were honored as Life Savers during a ceremony Tuesday at the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies recognized were Patrol Sgt. James Davis, Patrol Deputy Stephen Massey, Warrants Deputy Michael Moody and School Resource Officers Larry McMahan and Casey McClure. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh congratulated all five deputies and presented them with Life Savers medals….
The way MTSU student Damarcus Seaberry sees it, part of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy is embodied in Seaberry’s very presence on the Blue Raider campus — a young African-American male pursuing his dream of one day becoming an athletic director. “Martin Luther King spoke perseverance,” said Seaberry, a 22-year-old senior leisure, sports and tourism…
Public Power Team Working to Keep Consumers Warm January 16, 2018, Murfreesboro, TN – Cold temperatures across the area are placing additional demands on the power system, and Murfreesboro Electric team members are working hard to ensure you remain safe and warm. Until the temperature moderates on Thursday afternoon, January 18, residents can help reduce their future…
The 11th Annual Excellence in Education Gala will honor Drs. Mary and Max Moss on January 26, 2018. The Mosses are passionate supporters of the community with a focus on education and health care. Max is one of the charter members of The City Schools Foundation serving on the Foundation board for numerous years. “I grew up in a family of teachers,” says…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire at 2930 Cherry Blossom Lane just before 8:00 Friday night. District 7 and Ladder 6 were the first to arrive and discovered heavy fire in the chimney of the two-story home. Fortunately, all residents were out safely prior to MFRD arrival. According to Acting Battalion Chief…
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, Traffic has been shifted onto the new bridge at Broad St & Memorial Blvd Interchange. There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd and Old Fort Pkwy for construction. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. At all…
In November, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department staff and volunteers received a total of 27 awards at the 2017 Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) Conference held in Franklin, TN. TRPA is a non-profit professional society of approximately 1200+ individual and agency members organized in 1952 as the leader in supporting highly effective professionals to…