The City of Murfreesboro will present its annual fireworks display from a new location this year to celebrate Independence Day July 4. Although there will be no official venue with games, music or food, organizers are planning virtual activities leading up to the show. The location has been moved from McKnight Park on DeJarnette Lane…
Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a Live televised briefing Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. to update citizens on Covid-19. To watch the briefing live on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/cityofmurfreesborotn. The televised briefing will be carried live on CityTV and WGNS Radio and can be viewed on Comcast Xfinity channel 3 & 1094, AT&T Uverse…
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland issued an order Sunday, May 31, 2020, declaring a local ‘State of Emergency’ for the City of Murfreesboro in response to circumstances nationwide that have led to unlawful activities, including violence and destruction of property. The Order goes into effect at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2020. A curfew took…
The City of Murfreesboro today (May 20) confirmed a case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a City Golf Department employee. Laboratory testing confirmed this diagnosis and we were notified today, Wednesday, May 20. This individual is in good condition and is isolated to prevent spread of infection to others. Our best wishes go to…
In observance of Memorial Day, City Hall and most other City offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2020. Some recreational facilities will be closed Saturday May 23 and Memorial Day. Rover, the City’s public transportation system, will not run on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The St. Clair Street Senior Center remains closed due…
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. There will be lane closures and traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be…
Based on updated state reopening guidelines, the following venues will reopen on the specified dates per Nate Williams, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department director: Saturday, May 16 Dog parks, with strict sanitizing and physical distancing protocols in place Locations: Bark Park at General Bragg Trailhead (W. College Street) Cason Trial head Bark Park Tuesday, May…
Rutherford County Solid Waste (RCSW) “saved the day” Thursday for one of its convenience center visitors. Ms. Reshonda Kelly dropped her trash off at the center located at Leanna Wednesday afternoon just 30 minutes before closing time. Upon leaving the center, she stopped to get gas and realized she did not have her wallet. She…
Summer camps organized by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) are canceled for the month of June. Participants have been notified, and registration fees will be fully refunded. “We know it’s disappointing for the kids,” said Rachel Singer, assistant director for MPRD. “Our staff looks forward to the camps as well.” Camps beginning July 6…
The annual Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Peace Officers Memorial ceremony in honor of fallen officers, will air on various broadcast and social media platforms, at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14. In past years, the ceremony has taken place at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza, most recently, at the Memorial Wall located at the MPD headquarters on…