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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Last week, after nearly four years of litigation, BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee decided to stop fighting for a 99-acre expansion of Middle Point Landfill. The City of Murfreesboro was confident that the Tennessee Court of Appeals would have upheld the decision of the trial court, which had affirmed the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste…
Text ‘BoroGarbage’ to 38276 to Receive Text Notifications on Holiday Collection Changes To increase efficiency, the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department is changing its Friday collection service to Wednesday beginning Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The change impacts approximately 11,500 households. A map of the Murfreesboro neighborhoods affected is available at www.murfreesborotn.gov/solidwaste and also attached. Previously, Solid Waste…
In observance of Presidents’ Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, most recreational facilities, and senior services at St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Murfreesboro Transit, the City’s public transportation service, will not run on the federal holiday. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025….
Door-to-Door Campaign Gets Underway to Complete Accurate Population Count Uniformed Murfreesboro firefighters will be knocking on doors beginning this weekend as the City seeks to collect addresses with names and complete an accurate count of households who have not filled out and returned the Special Census “Count Me In” form by mail or online. Residents…