Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department was called to the Kroger at 2050 Lascassas Pike around 6:00 Wednesday evening for a possible hazardous materials release. The first arriving crews on scene worked with Kroger management to safely evacuate the building of employees and customers who remained inside. Twelve people on site were complaining of shortness of breath,…
Over 160 firefighters from across the country came together March 8-9 at the new Doug Young Public Safety Training Facility in Murfreesboro for a regional training event. Nozzle Forward, sponsored by the Tennessee Firemen’s Association, is an instructional course on moving firefighter hose lines in an expeditious and efficient manner, and when used properly, can…
The City of Murfreesboro is set to open the new $1.5 million Kingdom Drive bridge that will cross Overall Creek to Overall Creek Elementary School on the western side of the City. The bridge extension will officially open to traffic at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15, with traffic controls in place. The new bridge offers…
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in collaboration with Rutherford County and City of Murfreesboro governments, are hosting two free Household Hazardous Waste Collections (HHW) during 2019. The first collection is Saturday, April 06 and then a second collection is scheduled for Saturday, November 02 at the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department,…
Changes in federal funding for public housing are driving redevelopment of public housing in Murfreesboro and across the nation. In response, the Murfreesboro Housing Authority (MHA) is taking the first step in a multi-phase, multi-year process. That step is to create a master plan for the redevelopment of Oakland Court, a 76-home public housing neighborhood…
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…
