Christmas Parade Info 2021
Christmas Parade info for the parade this Sunday, December 12th at 2pm.
Prominent National Sports and Entertainment Facility Developer to Bring Massive Sports Complex to Murfreesboro
A prominent national sports and entertainment facility development company announced today it has selected Murfreesboro, Tenn., (Rutherford County) as the next site for its $350 million, 260-plus acre, multi-use family sports, and entertainment complex that will feature state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor athletic facilities for numerous recreational and professional sports. The Legacy Sports Tennessee facility will…
Reception Friday Dec 10 for City Hall Rotunda Exhibit
The community is invited to The 2021 Murfreesboro Arts Laureates reception for The Hope Effect exhibit at the City Hall Rotunda Friday, December 10 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The exhibit features an interactive video experience showcasing performances the Laureates have presented in their Laureate year. Laureates both past and present are represented, including Meg…
John Hood discusses life and legacy as native son on farewell “Storytellers”
John Hood is the quintessential public servant who is fond of saying that “service is the rent we pay for the space we occupy on earth.” Hood’s rent is more than paid in full – he’s served more hours of community service than most of us have been alive. At 90, Hood should be marketing…
Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for December 5-11
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…
MPD officer retiring after more than two decades
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Officer Allen Cox is retiring after more than 27 years of dedicated service. Cox began his employment with MPD in May 1994. He has served in various roles and positions throughout his career with the department. “I will miss the people most,” Cox said when asked about his retirement. “I’m looking…
Park planning in West Murfreesboro would shift to new location if “property swap” is approved
The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, Dec. 2, to approve City staff moving forward with negotiation, due diligence, and document preparation for a land exchange with MTE. City Manager Craig Tindall previously announced on WGNS Action Line Tuesday, Nov. 30, that Council will be asked to consider a potential exchange of property owned by the…
Bart Gordon to serve as Grand Marshall in Christmas Parade
On the 25th birthday of the Murfreesboro Greenway, Former Congressman Bart Gordon will serve as the Grand Marshall of the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade. Gordon will lead the parade starting from Main Street at Middle Tennessee State University on Sunday, Dec. 12, starting at 2 p.m. The parade ends at the courthouse on the historic square….
CityTV earns 5 NATOA Awards in 2021
Murfreesboro’s CityTV was again recognized nationally for quality government television programming from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). Murfreesboro’s government-oriented television station received five national awards during the 36th annual Government Programming Awards presented by NATOA (https://www.natoa.org/). “The CityTV team is annually recognized for excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia and electronic programming…
RCEMS Director Carl Hudgens Announces Plan to Retire
After 32 years with Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS), Director Carl Hudgens announces he will retire effective January 2022. “It has been a privilege and honor to serve,” Hudgens told County Commissioners and Mayor Ketron in a letter stating his intent to retire, noting his “end of watch has come.” Hudgens, born on a…