City of Murfreesboro

Rob Mitchell Announces Nearly $500K Returned to Rutherford General Fund

Under the leadership of Rob Mitchell, the Property Assessor of Rutherford County, and the unwavering dedication of his hardworking staff, the county has experienced a remarkable achievement in fiscal responsibility. The Property Assessors Office is proud to announce that they have successfully returned $499,679 this year to the county general fund, further solidifying their commitment…

MPD Receives MADD Middle Tennessee Outstanding Department Award

MPD Receives MADD Middle Tennessee Outstanding Department Award

The Murfreesboro Police Department has been awarded the 2023 Middle Tennessee Outstanding Department by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Tennessee. Several MPD officers also received awards. The award was presented at the 2023 Tennessee Statewide Night of Remembrance and Awards Ceremony held at the Manchester/Coffee County Conference Center in Manchester on June 8. MADD recognizes…

Mayor McFarland Recognizes Parks & Rec employees with STARS Award

Mayor Shane McFarland Recognizes Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Employees with STARS Award

A team of Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation employees was honored during the City Council meeting, Thurs., June 29, 2023, for assisting emergency responders in rescuing an individual in Barfield Park. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized John “Carman” Walls, Todd Fischer, and Haskell “Benny” Barrett with the STARS Award for their outstanding service during a rescue, April…

Telly Award for Take20 with Murfreesboro City Schools

CityTV Brings Home Two National Telly Awards

The 44th Annual Telly Awards, the premier award honoring video and television across all screens, has recognized CityTV, Murfreesboro’s government and educational station, with two Telly Awards. The national awards were announced and officially received this month. Multimedia Producer John Padgett, with Lisa Trail and Tori Carr of Murfreesboro City Schools, earned a Silver 2023…

City Offices Closing in Observance of Independence Day July 4th

City Offices Closing in Observance of Independence Day July 4th

In observance of Independence Day, City Hall and most City offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed July 4. Murfreesboro Transit, the City’s public transportation system, will not run on Independence Day. Most recreational facilities will be closed July 4, 2023. Boro Beach, Sports*Com’s outdoor pool,…

City, TDOT Partner on Hwy 96 Improvement Project

City, TDOT Partner on Hwy 96 Improvement Project

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is scheduled to begin milling, replacing traffic signal detection, and resurfacing Hwy 96 (Old Fort Pkwy/Franklin Road) from the I-24 Interchange to just west of Brinkley Road. The re-surfacing, beginning Sunday night, June 18, 2023, is part of a City partnership to reconfigure Hwy 96 from five to seven…

City of Murfreesboro

Council Approves Development Impact Fees on 2nd and Final Reading

The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, June 15, 2023, on 2nd Reading, to implement a Fee Schedule with a newly adopted set of Development Impact Fees to help pay for infrastructure projects as the result of population growth and development in the City. On May 25, 2023, City Council held a Public Hearing and voted…

Canaan Smith to Headline “Celebration Under the Stars” July 4 Show

Canaan Smith to Headline “Celebration Under the Stars” July 4 Show

The City of Murfreesboro’s “Celebration Under the Stars,” presented by Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), will be held Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Fountains at Gateway, 1500 Medical Center Parkway. Live music featuring country artist Canaan Smith will begin at 7:30 p.m. from the Fountains stage, and the fireworks show will start at approximately 9:00…

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center Employee Receives Prestigious Professional Designation

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center Employee Receives Prestigious Professional Designation

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center (MECC) Communications Specialist II Jeffery Harter receives the Emergency Number Professionals (ENP) Certification, becoming one of only seven in Rutherford County to attain the prestigious professional designation. Harter was notified he received the ENP Certification in April 2023. Harter is a one-year MECC employee with more than 17 years emergency communications…