BlueCross Healthy Place at Barfield Crescent Park

Murfreesboro Parks & Rec awarded $750k Playground Grant

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation plans to create 10 new BlueCross Healthy Places across the state in 2021. In celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary, the foundation is investing $750,000 in each space, bringing the statewide total to $7.5 million. The 10 project sites are spread across communities large and small in each of…

Christmas and New Years Holiday Closings

City Offices closing Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1, 2021 for holidays

In observance of the Christmas holidays, most City of Murfreesboro offices will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, 2020. In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, Murfreesboro offices and some recreational facilities will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021. The Main Parks & Recreation Office and the St. Clair Senior Center…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for December 13-19

Underground Utility Installation Work (Sulphur Springs Rd at Northfield Blvd) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm: Contractor for a private development will be performing median modification, turn lane and entrance driveway work on at Northfield Blvd and Sulphur Spring Rd. Sulphur Springs Rd will be closed at the traffic signal….

Murfreesboro Art League

New Art in the City Hall Rotunda from Murfreesboro Art League

Beginning Tuesday, December 8, the Murfreesboro Art League will exhibit members’ works of art in the City Hall Rotunda at 111 W. Vine Street. The exhibit is open through January 7, and a virtual tour is scheduled online December 11 for anyone who can’t visit in person. The virtual online tour will be hosted by…

Sam Campbell

Long-time MPD sergeant retires after nearly three decades

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Sergeant Sam Campbell retires after 28 years of dedicated service. “I’m thankful for Sgt. Campbell’s 28-years of services,” said Chief Michael Bowen. “I wish him the best in his retirement.” A retirement ceremony honoring Campbell was held Friday, Nov. 4, at the Murfreesboro Police Headquarters. Campbell began his career as a…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for December 6-12

Underground Utility Installation Work (Sulphur Springs Rd at Northfield Blvd) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm: Contractor for a private development will be performing median modification, turn lane and entrance driveway work on at Northfield Blvd and Sulphur Spring Rd. Sulphur Springs Rd will be closed at the traffic signal….

Tommy Miller receives STARS Award

Fleet Department employee Tommy Miller receives STARS Award

Murfreesboro Fleet Department employee Tommy Miller has been named the latest STARS award recipient. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Miller during the City Council meeting, Thurs. Dec. 3, 2020. STARS stands for Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excellence. Miller went above and beyond the call of duty in assisting a motorist whose vehicle caught fire, Sept….

Parks and Recreation to offer BOGO Sale

Parks and Recreation to offer BOGO Sale

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation is offering their annual Buy-One-Get-One-Free (BOGO) discount beginning December 7. The offer is good for individual yearly and individual monthly facility passes to both Sports*Com and Patterson Park Community Center. The facility pass includes admission to the following areas and programs: gym, track, weight room, racquetball, open swim in the indoor…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for November 29 – December 5

Underground Utility Installation Work (Sulphur Springs Rd at Northfield Blvd) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm: Contractor for a private development will be performing median modification, turn lane and entrance driveway work on at Northfield Blvd and Sulphur Spring Rd. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Highland Ave Utility…

Happy Thanksgiving 2020

City offices closing in observance of Thanksgiving Day holiday

City Hall and most other city offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. St. Clair Street Senior Center will also be closed Thursday and Friday. Rover, the City’s public transportation system, will not run on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov 27. The…