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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for June 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 partial lane closures at the intersection of W College St and N Maple St. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St)…

City Council finalizes selection of Jennifer Brown as new City Recorder/Treasurer/Finance Director

City Council finalizes selection of Jennifer Brown as new City Recorder/Treasurer/Finance Director

The Murfreesboro City Council has selected Jennifer Brown, who has served as assistant finance director, as the new City Recorder/Treasurer. In this appointed position, Brown will serve as the Finance Director, replacing Melissa Wright who is retiring effective July 13, 2021, after nearly 30 years with the City. The City Human Resources Department, at the…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for May 30 – June 5

Old Pinnacle Building Demolition Work (N Maple St at W College St) Expected No Lane Closures: Tuesday through Friday: Site construction work continues. There will be partial lane closures at the intersection of W College St and N Maple St. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St)…

Murfreesboro Solid Waste

Revised Solid Waste Ordinance reflects current best practices

The Murfreesboro City Council is anticipated to approve a revised Solid Waste Ordinance prior to adopting the City’s FY 22 budget to reflect current solid waste best practices, including the bagging of grass clippings and fees for curbside collection of bulk items. The new ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2021, after its passage on…

Murfreesboro Planning Commission

Murfreesboro Planning Commission approves renaming Mercury Boulevard

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission voted Wednesday (May 19) to rename Mercury Boulevard to Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard following a public hearing, May 5, 2021. The official renaming won’t take effect until impacted residents and commercial business are notified and new street signs are posted during the transition. Proposed by City Councilman Kirt Wade…

American Flag

City offices closing in observance of Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, City Hall and most other City offices will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021. Some recreational facilities will be closed Saturday May 29 and Memorial Day. Rover, the City’s public transportation system, will not run on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. The St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed…

Road Rage

Police investigating three unrelated road rage incidents

Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are investigating three unrelated violent road rage incidents over the past several days, one with gunshots being fired at another vehicle. Officers responded to a road rage incident that resulted in shots fired at the intersection of NW Broad Street and Thompson Lane around 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 14. According to…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for May 16-22

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 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 will be…