Murfreesboro Public Safety celebrates 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Murfreesboro Public Safety celebrates 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

ByMurfreesboro.com

Murfreesboro Public Safety celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 13–19, 2025, recognizing the extraordinary men and women who serve as the lifeline between the public and emergency services. This national observance shines a spotlight on the behind-the-scenes heroes who answer emergency calls, dispatch first responders, and provide potentially life-saving instructions in critical moments. Often…

Illegal Dumping

Public Q&A session to foster open communication with local government

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County Commissioner Jonathan Beverly will host his fifth “District 6 Community Forum” on April 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Family Pet Health’s Community Room. Joining him will be Rutherford County School Board Member Caleb Tidwell and Rutherford County Road Board Member Michael Shirley. Each speaker will present on current topics their boards are addressing,…

New Downtown Trash Can

New ‘Bigbelly’ trash cans installed in Downtown Murfreesboro

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Main Street Murfreesboro partners with City Solid Waste, County, to revitalize trash cans in Downtown Public Square The next time you throw away trash in the downtown Public Square, you’ll be able to “keep downtown clean” while also enjoying a piece of Murfreesboro history. Main Street Murfreesboro advocated for the modern design that promotes history…

Traffic Signal

Council approves construction contract for Rutherford Boulevard Adaptive Signal Control Technology project

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S&W Contracting Awarded contract for TDOT grant-funded adaptive signalization The Murfreesboro City Council approved the $5.35 million construction contract, Thursday, March 27, 2025, including a 5 percent contingency allowance, for construction of the Rutherford Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) project. ASCT is an emerging technology that allows transportation agencies to provide safer and more efficient…

Constantine Box Culvert Open

Old Salem Rd. and Constantine Dr. reopened after addressing drainage concern in extreme high water events

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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…

Keep emergency routes clear

Keep emergency routes clear: MFRD urges responsible parking for faster response times

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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…

Evan Staples MFRD Firefighter

A year of growth, grit, and service for new MFRD firefighter

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To say that 23-year-old Evan Staples has been busy would be an understatement. While many young adults are still finding their way, Staples was charting multiple courses – and conquering them all. “A bunch of big things kind of all collided in the same time frame, but it worked out,” Staples said. His year began…

Amanda DeRosia City Finance Director

Amanda DeRosia City Finance Director

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City of Murfreesboro Chief Financial Officer/City Recorder/Treasurer Erin Tucker has named Amanda DeRosia as City Finance Director in the Finance & Tax Department, effective Feb. 23, 2025. “I am very pleased that Amanda DeRosia, who has served in the Finance Department for the past nine years, has accepted the promotion to Finance Director,” said Chief…

Tommy Miller

Tommy Miller selected as Fleet Services Director in Public Works

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The City of Murfreesboro has named Tommy Miller Jr. as its new Fleet Services Director effective March 2, 2025. Miller succeeds Jack Hyatt, who is retiring on Feb. 28, 2025, after 22 years of service. Miller’s selection followed an interview panel process conducted by a panel representing Human Resources, Murfreesboro Police, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue, and…

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BFI Remains Focused on Community Vision, Not Division

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BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee, LLC., released today the following statement focused on community vision, not division. “One week ago, BFI made the voluntarily decision to drop its appeal for northern expansion of Middle Point based on the long-term vision communicated by county leadership and residents. It is unfortunate that our choice to do so…