St Clair Senior Center

St Clair Senior Center to reopen October 4

After a six-month closure due to COVID-19, St. Clair Senior Center will open with restrictions Sunday, October 4. Patrons are encouraged to wear masks, and all CDC and state protocols will be followed including social distancing and limiting group activity numbers. “We are looking forward to seeing our patrons again,” said Mark Owens, Facility Superintendent….

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for October 3 – 10

Right Turn Lane Improvement Work (Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for the City of Murfreesboro will be making right turn lane improvements on Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Underground Utility Installation Work (Sulphur Springs…

Murfreesboro Airport Hangar I rendition

City Council approves contract for replacement of Airport Hangar

The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (Oct. 1) approved a Design-Build contract with Morgan Construction for replacement of Hangar 1. Construction on the 19,000 square-foot modern facility is scheduled to begin in early November with anticipated completion in summer 2021. “We are in the process of building our Airport into one of the top facilities in…

2020 Compton Rd Odor Control Exhibit

City Water Resources monitors Hydrogen Sulfide after odor complaints

What’s that smell? The City Water Resources Department (MWRD) wanted to know whether odors in the North Murfreesboro area in early September were originating from manholes or pump stations along Compton Road. “The city has been conducting hydrogen sulfide (H2S) testing at manholes and pump stations in North Murfreesboro along Compton Road to measure H2S…

Confirmed case of Emerald Ash Borer in Middle Tennessee

Confirmed case of Emerald Ash Borer in Middle Tennessee

The City of Murfreesboro Street Department advises residents to be aware of a recently confirmed case this summer in Middle Tennessee of Emerald Ash Borer, a destructive wood-boring pest affecting ash trees. As part of land management, the City has treated some high value ash trees on City property since 2016 as a preventative measure….

MFRD firefighters return home

MFRD firefighters return home after helping with recovery efforts after landfall of Hurricane Sally

Three Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters are back home after helping with recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally. MFRD Captain Matt Welcome, Engineer Mitchell Whittenburg, and Engineer Jim White deployed Sept. 14 as part of the Tennessee Task Force 2 (TNTF2) recovery team. TNTF2 consisted of personnel with the Nashville Fire Department…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for September 20-26

Right Turn Lane Improvement Work (Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for the City of Murfreesboro will be making right turn lane improvements on Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Underground Utility Installation Work (Sulphur Springs…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for September 13-19

Right Turn Lane Improvement Work (Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for the City of Murfreesboro will be making right turn lane improvements on Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Underground Utility Installation Work (Sulphur Springs…

Mayor Shane McFarland and Windrow

Mayor McFarland, Windrow hold third live streamed conversation

The Mayor’s “Conversation on Race” resumes this week. Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a live televised briefing Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. on Facebook and CityTV. To watch the briefing live on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/cityofmurfreesborotn. The Mayor’s briefing will be a third “Conversation on Race” with Dr. Vincent L. Windrow. The latest briefing…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for September 6-12

Right Turn Lane Improvement Work (Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for the City of Murfreesboro will be making right turn lane improvements on Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Underground Utility Installation Work (Sulphur Springs…