Stones River National Battlefield will host a series of programs to commemorate the 156th anniversary of the Battle of Stones River from December 26, 2018 through January 2, 2019. Fought from December 31, 1862 through January 2, 1863, the Battle of Stones River proved to be one of the bloodiest and most significant battles of…
Start your new year off on the right foot! This family-friendly 5k takes place at Old Fort Park and on the Murfreesboro Stones River Greenway System. The event is part of the mayor’s Better Boro Project initiative. The race will be electronically timed, and every finisher will receive a medal. There are awards for overall…
In observance of the Christmas holidays, most City of Murfreesboro offices will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, 2018. The Main Parks & Recreation Office, Cannonsburgh Village, and Bradley Academy will also be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, Murfreesboro offices and some recreational…
Middle Tennessee Widening Project (Greenland Dr to E. Main St) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Traffic on Middle Tennessee Blvd is reduced to two-lanes two-way between Bell St and Greenland Dr. E Lytle St is closed at Middle Tennessee Blvd. The section of E Lytle St between N Bilbro Ave and Middle Tennessee Blvd…
Georgia Meshotto, 75, has seen a lot over the years, serving under four mayors and four city managers since she arrived at City Hall, November 1, 1982. Meshotto is the Italian name she acquired from her husband, Joe. They’ve been happily married for 55 years. She proudly tells people that she’s a fourth Italian and…
Effective Jan. 1, 2019, all customers of the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department (MWRD) will notice a newly-assessed $5.00 Solid Waste Fee (per garbage container) that will be included in the utilities’ monthly billing. The City has budgeted for the Solid Waste Fee to be collected beginning Jan. 1, 2019. The $5.00 per month, per container…
Here’s some pictures from the Christmas Parade today. A big thanks to photographer Kevin Wurm for the pictures!
Middle Tennessee Widening Project (Greenland Dr to E. Main St) (Est Substantial Completion November 2018) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Traffic on Middle Tennessee Blvd is reduced to two-lanes two-way between Bell St and Greenland Dr. E Lytle St is closed at Middle Tennessee Blvd. The section of E Lytle St between N Bilbro…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Engineer Guy Matthews retired in November with over 28 years of service. He started his career as a Firefighter in 1990 and was promoted to Engineer in 1995. Matthews says his desire to help people and learn how to use firefighting equipment prompted him to apply for the department. “It took…