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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…