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…
Homelessness in Rutherford County is usually thought of as someone living under a bridge, but experts say the problem is broader. It includes the fastest growing homeless population—families with children living in campgrounds, motels and cars. This month, “Murfreesboro Storytellers” host John Hood interviews three compassionate leaders in our community dedicated to addressing the problem…
Fleet Services Department employee Tommy Miller has been named STARS award recipient for November 2018. On Oct. 29, Miller assisted Murfreesboro Fire Rescue units responding to a fire at the City Solid Waste Department, 4765 Florence Road. When District 7, Engine 5 and Ladder 9 arrived on the scene, a Mulcher was approximately 50 percent…
Trey Duke has been named Principal of Murfreesboro City Schools’ newest elementary school, scheduled to open in August 2019. Duke will assume his new role in January and will oversee the opening and hiring for the school. “Mr. Duke’s experience and leadership are ideal for the role of Principal of our newest school,” says Dr….
Last week wrapped up an intense accelerated Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) class provided by Motlow State Community College (MSCC) for personnel from Murfreesboro and La Vergne Fire Rescue Departments. The eight-weeks class was provided to students through a partnership with MSCC formed to better provide emergency medical response in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. The students…
Mayor Shane McFarland today announced his endorsement of and participation in the ninth annual Small Business Saturday on November 24, 2018. Small Business Saturday, is a day dedicated to supporting the independent businesses that make our communities unique and provide valuable contributions to our economy. “As Mayor of Murfreesboro, and on behalf of the City…
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…
City Hall and most other city offices will be closed Thursday, November 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 22-24. Rover, the City’s public transportation system, will not run on Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov…
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to hire 15 much-needed school crossing guards, Sgt. Tim Hayes said. The School Traffic Safety Patrol person is responsible for the safe and orderly flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within a designated school zone in Rutherford County. Each person works approximately two hours for $34 daily. The…
At approximately 2:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue responded to a hazardous oil spill from Volunteer Oil Services located at 129 Cannon Avenue between West Main Street and Bridge Avenue. Ladder 1, Rescue 9, and Battalion Chief Daryl Alexander and Battalion Chief Joe Bell responded to the call. Upon arrival, they noticed…