Drivers noticed more officers than usual patrolling on Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 41/70 South Thursday throughout Rutherford County. Teams of extra law enforcement officers patrolling those highways encouraged drivers to refrain from texting and driving as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. Distracted drivers caused 1,460 crashes last year in Rutherford County….
Gary Clardy, assistant superintendent for Engineering and Construction, set to retire June 30 after overseeing multiple school construction projects for Rutherford County. Gary Clardy and his wife Hollye have been talking about their retirement plans for the past four years. They have trips to plan, places to go and people to see. One trip would…
You’ve read the book. You’ve seen the movie. Now it’s your turn to search for the Easter egg. One Book of Rutherford County has partnered with Wild Goose Chase Events to offer all gunters a scavenger hunt with the winners getting gift certificates to the movies. The scavenger hunt is available in a PDF format…
The City of Murfreesboro generated successful bidding on a bond sale March 20, 2018, for $71 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018. The City awarded the General Obligation Debt to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC. The following bids were submitted and are ranked by lowest True Interest Cost (TIC). Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC…
Escape for a day into the woods to join a community of adventure seekers, explorers, risk takers, and nature lovers. Boro Adventure Fest was born to celebrate the wanderlust culture in our city. Get outside on Saturday, April 21st to join this movement and be inspired to discover where your journey of adventure will take…
Come out and hike for chocolate on Saturday, March 24. Early spring can still be cool, but it’s worth a hike when chocolate is involved. Join us at the Wilderness Station at 2:30 p.m. to learn about sustainable chocolate practices and how important it is for our migratory birds. First enjoy a naturalist-led hike on…
LOCKED ESCAPE GAMES TO PRODUCE ONE OF A KIND, CITY- WIDE EVENT ESCAPE MURFREESBORO Amazing Race style ‘game’ this spring in Murfreesboro! Local Escape Game preps for their massive city-wide game. “We are taking our successful escape game outside, and all over Murfreesboro,” said Lucas Johnson, Owner of Locked Games. Escape Murfreesboro will be presented…
Support child abuse victims and honor the Hometown Heroes that help them by partnering with the Child Advocacy Center’s 3rd Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday, April 20. Local Hometown Hero Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price is the event’s presenting sponsor. His foundation Project One Four is one of many organizations supporting child abuse victims this…
The Aquatics division would like to invite you to come take part in their one-of-a-kind Underwater Egg Hunt. Eggs aren’t just under cabbage leaves anymore! Help gather all the eggs off the pool floor. Make sure to bring a bag or basket to hold your eggs while you are on your egg hunting adventure in…
The Murfreesboro City Council is taking public support for the humorous naming of the ‘Bridge over Broad’ in ‘Tongue n’ cheek’ stride. An official proclamation issued by the City Council has endorsed the name ‘Bridgey McBridgeface,’ if only for a day on April 1, April Fools’ Day. By definition, Tongue-in-cheek is a figure of speech…