City Wayfinding and Signage Survey

City Wayfinding and Signage Survey Posted on Website and Social Media

In conjunction with the City of Murfreesboro, Kerestes-Martin Associates (KMA Design), has published an online survey to understand the public’s view on the existing state of downtown signage. Murfreesboro citizens can provide input by visiting City of Murfreesboro, TN – Signage Survey (surveymonkey.com). A wayfinding Survey QR Code for proving input is also available below….

Most City Offices closing Monday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 26, Monday Jan. 1, 2024

Most City Offices closing Monday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 26, Monday Jan. 1, 2024

In observance of the holidays, City of Murfreesboro offices and facilities will be closed Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, and most offices will also be closed Tuesday, December 26, 2023. In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, some Murfreesboro offices and recreational facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Solid Waste will operate…

Middle Point Landfill

Middle Point Landfill’s Community Open Houses Reveal Common Concerns Over Waste Disposal

Middle Point Landfill has recently concluded a series of community open houses across Rutherford County to provide information and to seek residents’ feedback and opinions about waste disposal. Sessions were held throughout the fall at six locations across the county. From these informational sessions, three main themes emerged: Need for Local Leadership. Rutherford County needs…

State finds City Building and Codes Department in Compliance After Routine Audit

State finds City Building and Codes Department in Compliance After Routine Audit

The City Building & Codes Department is pleased to announce its compliance with State of Tennessee regulations for conducting independent electrical inspections. The State Fire Marshal’s Office review is conducted every three years. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Division of Fire Prevention (State Fire Marshal’s Office) completed an audit of the Building &…

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Names New Assistant Chief of Suppression

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Names New Assistant Chief of Suppression

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey has named Josh Oliver as the new Assistant Chief of Suppression. “I look forward to continuing to serve MFRD, and the community in this new role,” Oliver said. “I look forward to working closely with Oliver and Assistant Chief of Medical Jamie Layhew, and witnessing their continued…

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Names New Assistant Chief of Medical

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Names New Assistant Chief of Medical

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey has named Jamie Layhew as the new Assistant Chief for the Medical Division. “Leadership is not only about being in charge, but also about taking care of those you’re in charge of,” Layhew said. “I will continue to lead with courage, and compassion in this new role….

Murfreesboro Police Impaired Driving

Murfreesboro Police Increasing Enforcement for Impaired Driving During Holiday Season

The Murfreesboro Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office this holiday season increasing traffic enforcement for impaired drivers. The Booze It and Lose It campaign runs from Dec. 15, 2023, to Jan. 1, 2024. The goal of the Booze It and Lose It campaign is to drastically reduce the number of drunk-driving…

Road Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for Dec 3-9

Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock Blvd just north of Racquet Club Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday Through Friday: Riverrock Blvd will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation at Beasie Rd for waterline installation work. Road and bridge construction work over Stones River Greenway continues. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie Rd…

Murfreesboro Gets New Crime Fighting Technology

Murfreesboro Gets New Crime Fighting Technology

The Murfreesboro Police Department is taking the final steps towards the completion of a new Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The RTCC will feature cutting-edge technologies including Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and Public Safety Camera systems. The department is also pursuing the addition of gunshot detection technology that utilizes acoustic sensors to detect and…