In observance of Memorial Day, City Hall and most other City offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025. Some recreational facilities will be closed Memorial Day. Murfreesboro Transit, the City’s public transportation system, will not run on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. The St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed May 26. The Solid Waste Department will be closed…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…