A Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Hazmat team has determined nothing harmful was inside an envelope after a woman opened it and reported feeling ill on Monday, May 16. Firefighters responded to the Northfield Commons Apartments, 2325 Willowbrook Dr., around 1:17 p.m. for a medical call. A female resident opened a package addressed to her…
When an emergency suddenly occurs and a Murfreesboro citizen or visitor dials 9-1-1, the first Emergency Dispatcher who answers the call for help is cross-trained, certified, and utilizes new technology tools accurately and quickly to triage the incident. This new training includes coordinating the medical, fire, and police response, and providing lifesaving and safety instructions…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is launching a Teen Fire Academy in July for local students ages 13 to 17. The fire academy teaches cadets about the fire service, provides teamwork, and leadership skills, and sparks interest in becoming a firefighter. “This is a way of making a positive difference in the lives of teenagers…
Here’s the March and April building permit reports. Lots and lots of construction projects going on as well as some pretty high dollar buildings going up too. I’m really interested to see what the new “Pet Paradise” place is going to be. I’ll work on an update for that one soon!
Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Road Closures: Monday through Friday: As part of the Oakland Court development, Academy St will be closed to through traffic between Palm Ct and Hembree St. Lokey Ave will also be closed at Academy St. Site construction work continues. Appropriate traffic controls and detours will be…
Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Rutherford County Paramedic Tara Melton and EMT Maclin Eckhardt with ‘Special’ STARS Awards, Thursday, May 5, 2022. Melton and Eckhardt were honored before the regular City Council meeting for their compassionate response to a patient emergency on April 5, 2022. “Every day, first responders in our community devote themselves to medical…
Murfreesboro Police Department Officer Jaydin Davis and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Captain David Bricker were honored April 21, 2022, with STARS awards. Bricker and Davis demonstrated exemplary service by going above and beyond to assist an elderly lady in need. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized the two City employees before the regular City Council meeting. The…
Murfreesboro Chief of Police Michael Bowen announces the promotion of seven members of the department. Three lieutenants were promoted to captain, two sergeants to lieutenant and two officers to the rank of sergeant. Captain Bryan Anderson started his career with MPD in 2002. Anderson has served as a member of the Special Operation Unit, Field…
Kings Hammer Soccer Club, one of the largest youth soccer programs in the Midwest, announced today that it is partnering with Murfreesboro Soccer Club to create a new entity, Kings Hammer Murfreesboro. The new club will offer appropriate programs to service the Murfreesboro and Greater Nashville area. Being able to offer these new programs will…
Old Pinnacle Building Demolition Work (N Maple St at W College St) Expected No Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. Appropriate traffic controls and detours will be in place. Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Road Closures: Monday through Friday: As part of the Oakland Court development, Academy St…