Police Evidence Technician Dawn Brown Retires
Police Evidence Technician Dawn Brown is retiring after 21 years of service at the Murfreesboro Police Department. Congratulations on your retirement. You will be missed!
Murfreesboro Police Names New Deputy Chief
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief Michael Bowen names Captain Steve Jarrell as the new deputy chief. Jarrell is a 27-year-veteran of MPD. He joined the department in 1994. Most recently, Jarrell served as captain of the Operations Division, which included the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). “I’m honored to work alongside a police chief and…
Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for February 20-26
Old Pinnacle Building Demolition Work (N Maple St at W College St) Expected No Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. There will be minor traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Road Closures: Monday through Friday: As part of the Oakland…
City offices and facilities closed for Presidents’ Day holiday
In observance of Presidents’ Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, most recreational facilities, and senior services at St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. Murfreesboro Transit, the City’s public transportation service, will not run on the federal holiday. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022….
Public Meeting scheduled on Connection of River Rock Blvd. to Beasie Rd.
The City of Murfreesboro will conduct a public informational meeting at Cason Lane Elementary School Cafeteria, 1330 Cason Lane, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., to provide an opportunity learn about the connection of River Rock Blvd. to Beasie Rd. Representatives from the City of Murfreesboro and from Volker, Inc., the…
Legacy Sports Complex and Historic Bottoms Update
Here are some BIG updates on the Legacy Sports Complex and the Historic Bottoms stories we ran a few weeks ago. This video is a bit longer than usual, but it’s very detailed info. A big thank you goes out to River City Equipment Rental & Sales for sponsoring our construction update videos. They’re located at 211…
Mayor Bill Ketron Accepts 2022 Downtown Design Award for Courthouse Renovations on Behalf of the County
On Tuesday, February 15th, the 37th Annual Meeting for Main Street Murfreesboro was held at the Walnut House downtown. Main Street Murfreesboro, a non-profit organization, works to promote, maintain, and enhance the downtown area of our community. Time is taken at this meeting to recognize businesses and members of the community for their work in…
Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for February 13-19
Old Pinnacle Building Demolition Work (N Maple St at W College St) Expected No Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. There will be minor traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Road Closures: Monday through Friday: As part of the Oakland…
Fire Marshal implements burn ban
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) has issued a ban on any open burning due to the current red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service until further notice. Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Carl Peas made the decision Friday afternoon after firefighters responded to multiple mulch, grass, and brush fires. “Due to current fire responses and…
Murfreesboro Police Department adds first mental health co-responder
The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has partnered with Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System in adding the department’s first mental health co-responder. Heather Noulis is a full-time employee with Volunteer Behavioral Health Murfreesboro but is assigned to work with Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officers at MPD. Her office is at MPD headquarters. Noulis will assist officers…