Road Construction
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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for May 9-15

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…

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center

Detention center earns recertification

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earned state certification for the fifth time in five years. Tennessee Corrections Institute staff inspected the facility last month and the results showed no deficiencies during the annual review, said Jail Administrator Chris Fly. TCI staff cover the following categories during inspections: Physical plant. Administration/management Personnel Security Discipline Sanitation/maintenance Food…

Under Construction
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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for May 2-8

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…

Road Construction
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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for April 25 – May 1

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…

Mayor recognizes Carson Elders

Mayor recognizes Carson Elders, Street Department Crew Leader, with STARS Award

Street Department Crew Leader Carson Elders has been named STARS award recipient for March 2021 after demonstrating his concern for safety and sharing his expertise with other employees. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Elder during the City Council meeting, Thursday, April 22, 2021. STARS stands for “Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excellence.” Elders is an example…

Senior Center Postcard

St. Clair Street Senior Center Art Exhibit Opens in City Hall Rotunda

The public is invited to the Spring City Hall Rotunda Exhibit featuring works by artists from St. Clair Street Senior Center from Tuesday, April 27 through Thursday, June 24. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and admission is free. “We are so proud of the seniors here at St. Clair….

Earth Day Celebration 2021

Murfreesboro’s 2021 Earth Day Celebration Goes Virtual

Murfreesboro’s 2021 Earth Day Celebration is going virtual this year, and the theme is #RestoreRutherford. “This year marks the 20th anniversary of Murfreesboro’s Earth Day Celebration and Middle Tennessee Electric is proud to continue the tradition as primary sponsor and organizer of this annual event,” said MTE President/CEO Chris Jones. The pre-recorded programming will air…

Elizabeth Stubblefield

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center announces 2021 Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Supervisor Elizabeth Stubblefield has been named 2021 Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year for her selfless actions, dedication, hard work. Stubblefield takes pride in her work and is always willing to step up and help when needed. “Elizabeth’s calm demeanor during stressful times is a reassuring voice on the radio,” said Murfreesboro…

Park planning in West Murfreesboro resumes on acreage off Hwy 96
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Park planning in West Murfreesboro resumes on acreage off Hwy 96

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is resuming plans for development of a large West Park located on 154 acres a mile west of Veterans Parkway on Hwy 96. The Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department and Kimley-Horn’s team of engineering, architectural and design companies that served as consultants held public meetings to gather input from…

Johnson and Duke

Murfreesboro City Schools Premiers New Show “Take 20”

“Take 20” a 20-minute program focused on all things Murfreesboro City Schools, premiers Monday, April 12 at 7p.m. on CityTV, City of Murfreesboro Facebook and YouTube and Murfreesboro City Schools Facebook. The inaugural April episode with hosts Dr. Trey Duke and Ms. Maria Johnson highlights the many exciting learning opportunities happening in the schools. The…