Effective immediately, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department’s Fire Marshal Brian Lowe has placed a mandatory ban on burning in the City limits until further notice. A burn ban is issued by the Fire Marshal and prohibits knowingly starting an open air fire. The ban is the direct result of dry vegetation due to lack of rainfall….
Deputy Keith Buford stood about 5-feet but left a tall impression in his 16-year career as a correctional officer at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Buford died Monday, Aug. 26 after a short illness. Funeral services are pending. Several supervisors remembered Buford’s impact. School Resource Officer Sgt. Irvin Turner enlisted Buford’s help several years…
In observance of Labor Day, City of Murfreesboro offices, Murfreesboro Transit, and most Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The City’s public transportation service will not run on Labor Day. The newly renovated Old Fort Golf Club and Bloomfield Links will be open normal hours. To reserve a tee…
The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, to approve the reallocation of proceeds for TDOT’s Statewide Partnership Program for the potential widening of Old Fort Parkway. The roadway expansion project is outlined in the City’s 2040 Major Transportation Plan. “With continued growth and traffic volumes flowing east and west on Old Fort Parkway,…
Mayor Shane McFarland honored Training and Development Manager Joe Martin as a STAR recipient during the Aug. 22, 2024, City Council meeting after fellow employees recognized Martin for innovation and enhancing operational efficiency along with exceptional customer service. When it comes to his computer expertise, work ethic, and kindness to fellow co-workers, he’s no average…
The Citizens Fire Academy is a chance for citizens to better appreciate and understand the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department employees and the services the department offers. During the four-week course, you will receive the chance to participate in activities and services provided by MFRD. Try on turnout gear, experience climbing a 65′ aerial, practice extrication,…
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 intermittently at Beasie Rd for roadway widening work. Road and bridge construction work over Stones River Greenway continues. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie…
Beginning the first week of September, motorists utilizing Asbury Lane at Medical Center Parkway will only be allowed to make a “right turn” into and out of Asbury Lane at Medical Center Parkway. Construction is currently underway on Medical Center Parkway and a new, raised median at the intersection of Asbury Lane and Medical Center…
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 intermittently at Beasie Rd for roadway widening work. Road and bridge construction work over Stones River Greenway continues. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie…
Very soon (within prob the next two months) we’ll have the insanely fast Google Fiber Internet in Murfreesboro. Heck yeah!