Rutherford County Government and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security are pleased to announce the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for Rutherford County’s One Stop Driver Services Center to be constructed in the Blackman area. The ceremony will take place at the corner of Fortress Boulevard and Blaze Drive at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December…
In observance of the Christmas holidays, most City of Murfreesboro offices will be closed Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24, 2021. In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, Murfreesboro offices and some recreational facilities will also be closed New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2021. There will be no Solid Waste garbage collection…
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…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief of Police Michael Bowen announces the promotion of two detectives and an officer to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Sean Garrison started his career with MPD in Jan. 2004. Garrison served as a Field Training Officer (FTO), detective, Firearms Instructor, and a member of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). In…
Christmas Parade info for the parade this Sunday, December 12th at 2pm.
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…
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 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…
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…
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…