Murfreesboro Street Department employee Anthony Wolfe and Fleet Department employee Jeremy Vassar have been named STARS (Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excellence) award recipients. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Wolfe and Vassar during the City Council meeting, Thurs. Oct. 22, 2020. Anthony and Jeremy went above and beyond the call of duty in assisting a woman…
Crashes remain the leading cause of teen deaths nationwide. That’s why Rutherford County Sheriff’s school resource officers hope to lower the rate of teen deaths through informational events this week during National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 18-24, said SRO Dustin Cox. “We want to raise awareness for distracted driving,” Cox said. “We are reaching…
City Manager Craig Tindall announced Wednesday (Oct. 14) the appointment of Russell Gossett as the new director of Solid Waste for the City of Murfreesboro. Gossett’s hiring was announced during Wednesday’s Council Workshop meeting at Police Headquarters. “Russell recognizes the servant leadership role of public service and embraces a strong core value of customer service,”…
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’s CityTV was again recognized nationally for quality government television programming from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). Murfreesboro’s government-oriented television station received 19 national awards during the 35th annual Government Programming Awards presented by NATOA (https://www.natoa.org/). The winners were announced in September. “The CityTV team is an amazing and award-winning group…
Citizens can safely dispose of their unused and expired prescription drugs by making a trip to the lobby of the Murfreesboro Police Department. The latest episode with Public Information Officer Larry Flowers also features military veterans walking across the country, bringing awareness of veterans who may be experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). ‘Behind the Badge’…
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…
Join the Shadow Chasers of Middle Tennessee as they present Downtown Murfreesboro’s 10 Most Haunted! Tour dates are October 16, 17, 23, 24, and 30, 2020, and leave every half hour from 7:00 to 9:30 pm from Big B Cleaners on the square in downtown Murfreesboro (7 Public Square). Tour prices have remained the same…
The City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) recently received a top rating of Class 1/1X from the Insurance Service Office (ISO), improving from Class 2/2X rating in 2016. The new rating could lead to lower insurance premiums for some homeowners and businesses, and the city encourages citizens to check with their insurance agents for…