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Murfreesboro Construction Projects for March 3-9

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…

City of Murfreesboro evaluating flood-prone areas for mitigation

City of Murfreesboro evaluating flood-prone areas for mitigation

February’s heavy rainfall in Middle Tennessee, the wettest on record for the month dating back to 1880 according to the National Weather Service, was an extraordinary event due to accumulative rain over several days. Stones River crested at 18.82 feet at the USGS Gauging Station on the West Fork located at Blanton Drive and high…

Murfreesboro Emergency Operations Center

UPDATE from City of Murfreesboro’s EOC

The City of Murfreesboro’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated at the Murfreesboro Police Department Headquarters as more inclement and potentially dangerous weather is expected into the evening hours. According to the National Weather Service, Rutherford County is under a Tornado Watch until 10:00 pm CST. Additional rain and high/sustainable winds are possible. “Our main…

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Community Development Department Issues Notice of Funding Availability

The City of Murfreesboro anticipates receiving funding for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Tennessee Housing and Development Agency. Grant Amounts are estimated on prior year awards. Public Service Grants are available to eligible non-profit agencies and government agencies….

High Water warning

Update from City of Murfreesboro Emergency Operations Center

No weather-related responses thus far. No requests for mutual aid. Rutherford County is under a Flash Flood Warning until 1:30 pm CST. The rain is expected to level off until around 3:00 pm. Another band of heavy showers is expected from 3:00 pm-5:30 pm, with clearing after the line comes through Middle Tennessee. Several city…

Middle Tennessee Flood Advisory Area

City of Murfreesboro to Activate Emergency Operations Center

In preparation for an ever-increasing amount of rainfall and flooding in several areas of the city and county, the City of Murfreesboro will be activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located at the Murfreesboro Police Department Headquarters, beginning at 9:30 Wednesday morning. EOC activation allows for a more rapid deployment of resources during significant weather…

Road Construction
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Murfreesboro Construction Projects for February 17-23

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…

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City Council approves $58 million debt issuance

The Murfreesboro City Council Wednesday (Feb. 13) approved a Detailed Bond Resolution and Loan Agreement with SunTrust Bank to fund $58 million in 2019 Capital Improvement Projects with a 2.84 percent interest rate over a 15-year term. “We look forward to implementing the many infrastructure projects necessary for a growing city, especially in the area…

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Special Meeting of Murfreesboro Parks Commission

The Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Commission will meet in a Special Meeting Monday, March 4, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at Patterson Park Community Center, Meeting Room A, to review and discuss the Draft Master Plan of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. Who: The Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Commission. What: The Parks Commission will gather…

City of Murfreesboro, TN

City offices and facilities closed for ‘Presidents’ Day’

In observance of ‘Presidents’ Day,’ all City of Murfreesboro offices, recreational facilities and senior services at St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Rover, the City’s public transportation service, will not run on the federal holiday. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday, Feb.18, 2019. Monday’s garbage pick-up…