Black History Month was celebrated at the Stones River Battlefield in Murfreesboro on Saturday. A group took a bus and walking tour of the battlefield. The property was once occupied by African-American families, many of whom owned land and settled before and after the Civil War. Several of them were forced to sell their property…
Come drop in at the Wilderness Station for Earth Lab, Wednesdays anytime from 12 noon – 5:00 p.m. The Earth has many amazing creatures to learn about and study and now you can enjoy exploring these topics in our Earth Lab. Each month we will have a new topic with fun and exciting activities for…
In observance of Presidents Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices and recreational facilities, with the exception of Adams Tennis Complex, will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017. Senior Services at Patterson Park Community Center are cancelled on Presidents Day due to the Center’s closing. Rover, the City’s public transportation service, will not run. Old…
‘In the City’ features the ‘Beam Signing’ for the new MPD Headquarters, a new Bark Park at Cason Lane Trailhead, and Murfreesboro native David Price ‘Gets the Ball Rolling’ at Miracle Field. Miracle Field’s anticipated opening is scheduled for April 1. You can also watch “In the City” on CityTV (AT&T Uverse Channel 99/Comcast Xfinity…
February’s “Murfreesboro Storytellers” features the Business Education Partnership Foundation (BEP), a partnership between the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, Murfreesboro City Schools and Rutherford County Schools to promote and support programs that will prepare students for the business world. The interview features Amelia Bozeman, the BEP’s executive director. The ‘Storytellers’ interview includes the following topics:…
The search continues for a new general manager to lead the Murfreesboro Electric Department, with the field of candidates narrowing to a short list. The submission period has closed, and work is ongoing to review resumes from those interested in leading the electric department that serves one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. “As…
The Murfreesboro City Council and the Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Commission will meet in a Special Joint Meeting Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, to discuss preliminary concept plans for development of the West Park. In June 2016, City Council purchased a 123-acre parcel of land bordered by Blackman Road, Burnt Knob Road,…
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd, Old Fort Pkwy and Ridgley Road for construction of the new Overpass. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. One lane will remain open in…