New Salem Hwy Widening Phase II Construction Nears Finish Line The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has indicated it plans to open traffic on S.R. 99/New Salem Hwy between Old Fort Parkway (S.R. 96) and near I-24 to all five lanes, Jan. 17, 2025. This is Phase II of TDOT’s S.R. 99/New Salem Hwy widening project, widening a…
Signalized and Widened Intersection Improvements Needed to Increase Capacity and Enhance Traffic Flow for Nearby Elementary School The Murfreesboro City Council voted Jan. 16, 2025, to authorize agreement for a $4.865,978.05 million construction contract agreement with the lowest bidder, Hawkins & Price, LLC, for construction of improvements to the Burnt Knob/Manson Pike/Blackman Rd. intersection. The…
New JustFOIA System Incorporates Online Form for Submitting Public Records Requests The City of Murfreesboro is improving transparency by making public records easily accessible. Requestors of public records will now have the option of submitting Public Records Requests through an online form. While other methods for submitting requests are still available, the City of Murfreesboro…
Mayor Shane McFarland honored Ronnie Johnson as a STAR recipient during the Jan. 16, 2025, City Council meeting. Mayor McFarland recognized Johnson after being nominated by fellow employees in December for his hard work and conscientious attitude in keeping the City streets clean. The following are two nominations provided to the STARS committee by fellow…
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day March Begins at Noon at Central Magnet School In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, and most recreational facilities, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Monday’s garbage pick-up will…
Street Department Applying Brine and Salt, Clearing Roadways When Storm Moves In City Hall and City facilities are expected to be open Friday morning, but may have limited staffing if weather conditions warrant sending home staff early to avoid inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. Essential City services, Emergency operations, critical operations, Public Safety and…
The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announces that it is now fully staffed, enhancing its ability to deliver quality and efficient fire and rescue services to the growing Murfreesboro community. This achievement comes after the Murfreesboro City Council approved a significant pay raise for firefighters in the 2025 budget, increasing salaries approximately $6,000 to…
Minor St Utility Crossing Installation Work (between Carver St and Bilbro Ave) 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. Butler Dr…
Mayor Shane McFarland honored Adam Todd and Ron Davis as STARS during the Dec. 19, 2024, City Council meeting. Todd and Davis were recognized for their compassionate response Nov. 5, 2024, assisting a woman in distress after noticing she had fallen unconscious in the roadway median on NW Broad Street. The following is the nomination…
In observance of the holidays, City of Murfreesboro offices and facilities will be closed Christmas Eve Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25. In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, some Murfreesboro offices and recreational facilities will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Solid Waste will operate a normal schedule on Christmas…