The Drug Awareness Resistance Education or DARE is no longer being taught in Murfreesboro City Schools by School Resource Officers (SRO); now students are learning that ‘Character Does Matter,’ a new program taught by SROs. The 3rd quarter episode with Public Information Officer Larry Flowers also features the promotion of dispatchers and a birthday surprise…
The City of Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department has established a new burn permit fee for open burning organic material on commercial construction sites and for organizations like schools, churches or neighborhood groups hoping to host public gathering bonfires. The new burn permit fee is $100. “The City had gotten a lot of complaints about…
Police Sergeant David “Dino” Johnson has retired from the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) after 33 years of dedicated service. Johnson began his career with MPD in September 1987. He served as a police officer from 1987 – 1996. Johnson was promoted to detective and served in that role from 1996 – 1998. Johnson was a…
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…
Downtown on the Farm, presented by Locally Owned Murfreesboro, is BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) in 2020, the nonprofit announced. The organizing committee has taken the current public health situation into consideration and made adjustments to this year’s annual farm-to-table fundraising dinner, which features items sourced from local farms that will be transformed into a…
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 41st Annual Telly Awards, the premier award honoring video and television across all screens, has recognized the City of Murfreesboro’s ‘Phone Distraction’ PSA’ as winner in the Local TV: General-Public Service/PSA category. The award was announced May, 27, 2020, but the actual Telly Award was received Friday, July 17. Video Producer Michael Nevills earned…
Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a live televised briefing Tuesday, July 21, 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 second “Conversation on Race” with Dr. Vincent L. Windrow. The latest briefing will include Sgt. Bryant Mitchell and Sgt. Zach…
At least three houses were damaged yesterday on Atlas Drive in North Rutherford County as a result of a high-voltage Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) transmission line coming within close proximity of a tree. No one was injured and the Red Cross was on site quickly to care for those affected. The Red Cross and TVA…
Local businessman, Rod Key, wants to bring the success he has had in Rutherford County, working to improve the quality of life for his fellow residents, to the Rutherford County Commission. Today, Key announced he is running in the August 2020 election for the District 19 County Commission seat, which encompasses portions of Smyrna, Murfreesboro,…