City of Murfreesboro, TN

Mayor McFarland schedules ‘Live Televised Briefing’ tonight (May 13) on Facebook and CityTV

Mayor Shane McFarland will hold another Live televised briefing Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. 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 channel 99, Roku, Apple TV…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for May 10-16

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…

New fire station opens in one of Murfreesboro’s fastest growing areas

New fire station opens in one of Murfreesboro’s fastest growing areas

Murfreesboro residents in the Blackman and Gateway areas should receive quicker response times after Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) opened Fire Station 11 Sunday, May 3, on Blaze Drive adjacent to Blackman High School. The new $3.9 million station is part of a strategic plan and accreditation model to improve response times to calls and…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for May 3 – 9

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…

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Mayor releases local guidelines for responsible reopening under “Tennessee Pledge”

In response to Gov. Bill Lee’s April 27 reopening of restaurants and April 29 reopening of retail stores, Mayor Shane McFarland Monday (April 28) provided local guidance and best practices for Murfreesboro businesses to open responsibly by keeping employees and customers safe. The City of Murfreesboro “Reopening Guide” is intended to provide best practices for…

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Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for April 26 – May 2

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…

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Mayor schedules Live Televised Briefing on Facebook and CityTV

Mayor Shane McFarland will hold another Live televised briefing Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. to be carried live on Facebook and CityTV. The televised briefing can be viewed on Comcast Xfinity channel 3 & 1094, AT&T Uverse channel 99, Roku, Apple TV via Cablecast Screenweave, www.youtube.com/cityofmurfreesboro, and city website at www.murfreesborotn.gov/citytv. To watch the…

Rutherford County EMS

RCEMS Shares COVID-19 Protocols with Region 5 EMS Directors

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) recently shared their COVID-19 Protocols with Region 5 EMS Directors as part of a collaborative effort to streamline response to the virus around the state. “We implemented our protocols around Mid-February,” said EMS Director Carl Hudgens. “We’ve adjusted as necessary as the event progresses and so far, fortunately, we’ve…

Corona Virus Info Hotline

Mayor renews “State of Emergency” until April 21

Today, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland renewed the Declaration of ‘State of Emergency,’ extending the City’s previous declarations and adopting Governor Bill Lee’s renewed ‘Stay at Home’ Executive Order No. 27 issued Monday, April 13 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor’s renewed Declaration is effective at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, April 14 and remains in…

Stones River Flooding

High water, fast current making it dangerous for recreation on the river

Heavy rainfall over the weekend has pushed the Stones River significantly higher than normal, making it extremely dangerous for boaters, kayakers, canoers and swimmers. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is warning residents to avoid any recreational activity on the Stones River, streams, and flood control channels because of the high water and dangerous current. The…