The City of Murfreesboro announced Monday (March 11) the launching of a new government Open Finance Portal that allows easy-access to City financial data. “We are pleased to announce the new Socrata Open Finance Portal for open access and transparency of City budget and financial data to the general public,” said Budget Director Erin Tucker….
Despite not having a major snow or ice event so far this winter, heavy rains and freezing have contributed to potholes. February was the rainiest February on record, according to the National Weather Service. Rain can still freeze under the pavement and cause the surface to crack. If you see a dangerous pothole, please notify…
Middle Tennessee Widening Project (Greenland Dr to E. Main St) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Median construction, traffic signal and landscaping work continues between E Main St and Greenland Dr. E Lytle St is still closed at Middle Tennessee Blvd. The section of E Lytle St between N Bilbro Ave and Middle Tennessee Blvd…
Friday March 8th, Invisible Fence Brand of Middle TN came to Rutherford County Fire Rescue, to donate 10 bags of pet sized oxygen masks and supplies to be placed on rescue vehicles. Invisible Fence Brand is a company specializing in electronic pet containment; their Project Breathe Program helps First Responders provide critical care to beloved…
Solid Waste Department Driver David Diehl has been named STARS award recipient for February 2019. Diehl was honored prior to Thursday’s (March 7) meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council. On Monday, February 25, 2019, David Diehl compassionately took time out from his busy garbage collection route to assist a lady wandering the street and needing…
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds Tennesseans to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting their clocks forward this Sunday morning, March 10, 2019 for the start of daylight saving time. “We know that smoke alarms save lives, but they can only do their job if they are working,” said…
Take a tour inside Murfreesboro’s new state-of-the-art Fire Station #4, watch as a local WW II veteran and Golf Commission chairman is honored for his service, and learn about plans to revitalize downtown Murfreesboro ‘In the City.’ The March 2019 episode is airing on CityTV throughout the month or anytime on YouTube. The monthly magazine…
Planning Commission Chairman Bob Lamb has been a driving force in how the City of Murfreesboro has grown, both as a commissioner since 1991 and as Chairman since August 2000. The real estate veteran and MTSU alumnus recently announced he is stepping down from leadership of the Commission. Lamb received a key to the City…
Churches and places of worship may protect their congregations by undergoing free safety assessments conducted by law enforcement officers. Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office participated with Murfreesboro Police, MTSU Police, the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, prosecutors and representatives of places of worship during a forum Tuesday at MTSU. The “Protecting Places…