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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It is the City of Murfreesboro’s practice to consistently monitor and scrutinize all expenses. This effort incorporates careful management of the City’s debt. With interest rates at historic lows, the City recognized an opportunity to reduce the amount of money used to make its debt payments. “With interest rates so low, this is the ideal…
General Sessions Judge Toby Gilley will swear-in newly elected Murfreesboro City Council members, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade and the newest Council member, Shawn Wright, during a special ceremony, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda. Who: Council Member Bill Shacklett, Council Member Kirt Wade and the newest Murfreesboro City Council…