New Deputy Fire Chief Named

New Deputy Fire Chief Named

Newly appointed Fire Chief Mark McCluskey announces the promotion of Jamie Bigelow to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Bigelow, a 26-year veteran of MFRD, started his career with MFRD as a firefighter in 1997. “Bigelow’s unwavering commitment to serving our community, his exceptional leadership skills, and his unparalleled expertise and experience make him the…

City Manager promotes Nate Williams to Executive Director for Recreational Services Division

City Manager promotes Nate Williams to Executive Director for Recreational Services Division

City Manager Craig Tindall has promoted Nate Williams to Executive Director of Recreational Services. Williams has served as director of the City’s Parks & Recreation Department since 2018. The Recreational Services Division, previously known as Community Services announced in 2018, will incorporate the Parks and Recreation Department, Golf Department, Adams Tennis Facility and Senior Center….

Under Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for August 6-12

Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock Blvd just north of Racquet Club Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday Through Friday: City contractor has begun the Beasie Rd construction and bridge work over Stones River Greenway. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie Rd area until further notice due to bridge construction work over the…

Mayor Shane McFarland Recognizes Alexia Jakes With STARS Award

Mayor Shane McFarland Recognizes Alexia Jakes With STARS Award

Mayor Shane McFarland honored City employee Alexia Jakes with the STARS Award during the Aug. 3, 2023, City Council Meeting. In June, Jakes showed compassion for a co-worker when she immediately responded to a call for help regarding her co-workers’ medical concern. Jakes, a Legal Assistant in the Legal Department, began working for the City…

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing

McNeilus to Expand Manufacturing Operations

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today Minnesota-based McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, will invest $25.2 million to expand its manufacturing presence in Middle Tennessee. “We look forward to growing our footprint in Murfreesboro even further with additional welding…

Murfreesboro Police Celebrates the Promotion of New Captains, Lieutenant

Murfreesboro Police Celebrates the Promotion of New Captains, Lieutenant

Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen announces the promotion of two new captains and a lieutenant to fill existing vacancies. Samuel Smith is being promoted to captain in the Administrative Services Division, succeeding Don Fanning, who is transferring to Captain of the new School Safety Division. Smith is an 18-year veteran of the department. He rose…

Road Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for July 23 – 29

Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock Blvd just north of Racquet Club Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday Through Friday: City contractor has begun the Beasie Rd construction and bridge work over Stones River Greenway. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie Rd area until further notice due to bridge construction work over the…

Blackman Park Prelim Land Use Map

City Council approves Master Planning and Design Services for planned Blackman Park

The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, July 20, 2023, to approve the Master Plan Task Order services for planning and designing Blackman Park. The City will develop the park on land along Veterans Parkway near I-840. “We are excited to begin planning and design work on recreational land on the City’s west side,” said Murfreesboro…