City of Murfreesboro, TN

City offices closing in observance of Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day, City Hall and most other City offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021. St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed July 4 and July 5. Rover, the City’s public transportation system, will not run on Monday, July 5. Most recreational facilities will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021….

Celebration Under the Stars

Murfreesboro to host “Celebration Under the Stars” July 4

“Celebration Under the Stars” presented by Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) will be held Sunday, July 4 with fireworks and music at the Fountains at Gateway. The community is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for picnicking on the grass at the Fountains, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, beginning at 4:00 p.m. “Celebration Under the Stars…

Murfreesboro Fireworks

Murfreesboro to Present Fireworks Display July 4; Road Closed

The City of Murfreesboro will present its annual fireworks display from a new location this year to celebrate Independence Day July 4. The location has been moved from McKnight Park in order to provide better visibility of the fireworks for more citizens. Medical Center Parkway will be closed from West College Street to Gateway Boulevard…

Celebration Under the Stars 2012.

MFRD, MPD offers fireworks safety tips ahead of Fourth of July holiday

Fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July holiday, but they can also be dangerous. The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) and Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) are urging residents to take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and others safe. MPD officers will be strictly enforcing traffic related laws as well as City fireworks…

Fireworks Safety Tips

MFRD and MPD Coordinate Fourth of July Safety Measures

The Fourth of July holiday is quickly approaching, and Murfreesboro’s Fire Rescue and Police departments are coordinating safety measures for those in the community who will be celebrating. MPD will have residential patrols as well as increased traffic enforcement through the holiday. Officers will strictly enforce speeding, seat belt, DUI, and other traffic related laws…

Fireworks Related Arson

Fire Marshal’s Office Requests Assistance with Fireworks Related Arson

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department’s Fire Marshal’s Office requests the public’s assistance in obtaining information related to a string of fireworks-related incidents that occurred Tuesday evening, including one case of arson. District 1, Engine 3, and Rescue 8 responded to 365 S. Bilbro around 5:30 pm Tuesday. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire and…