2020 Virtual Greenway Art Festival: A Cultural Arts Interactive Event

Due to Covid-19, the Greenway Art Festival will be a virtual event in 2020, featuring talented artists in an Interactive PDF.  The 2020 Virtual Greenway Art Festival will go live on Sept. 19 on the City of Murfreesboro website at www.murfreesboro...

Charlotte's Web at the Center for the Arts on Civic Plaza Sept. 20

The Center for the Arts produces a socially distanced outdoor performance of Charlotte’s Web. The production will run for four performances from September 18 through September 20 at Murfreesboro Civic Plaza.

’We are so excited to bring ...

City saves by refinancing debt service issuances

It is the City of Murfreesboro’s practice to consistently monitor and scrutinize all expenses. This effort incorporates careful management of the City’s debt. With interest rates at historic lows, the City recognized an opportunity to ...

WalletHub ranks Murfreesboro 6th Best Real-Estate Market in U.S.; #1 for small cities

Personal finance website WalletHub.com recently ranked Murfreesboro the 6th Best 2020’s Real-Estate Market in the U.S. and #1 for small cities.

To determine the best local real-estate markets in the U.S., WalletHub compared 300 cities of varying ...

Council Workshop Meeting Sept. 16

The Murfreesboro City Council will meet in a regular workshop meeting at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at Murfreesboro Police Headquarters, Community Room, 1004 N. Highland Ave., to discuss issues with staff.

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Mayor McFarland, Windrow hold third livestreamed conversation Sept. 15

The Mayor’s “Conversation on Race” resumes this week.  Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a live televised briefing Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. on Facebook and CityTV. Watch the briefing live on Facebook at https://www...

City Council election, Rover, ‘Imagine A Day Without Water’ and more ‘In the City’ this month

Can you “Imagine A Day Without Water”? Join the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department’s high school video contest. The September episode of ‘In the City’ with Michael Linn White also features information...

Murfreesboro Water Resources sponsors ‘Imagine A Day Without Water' high school video contest

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Department Community Affairs team (MWRDCA) is getting students excited about the value of water with this year’s “Imagine A Day Without Water” high school video contest. The contest is a groun...

Tennessee releases new digital tool to help business owners check relief payment eligibility

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Department of Revenue announced today a new digital eligibility tool for small business owners to determine if their business may be eligible for a Tennessee Business Relief Program payment.

“The COVID-19 pande...

City Water Resources begins N. Highland Ave. water and sewer upgrades

Water Resources Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is scheduled to begin work on water and/or sewer replacements in the N. Highland neighborhood, beginning Monday, Aug. 24.  No through traffic will be allowed on streets where sewer and water li...

U.S. Census takers begin visiting homes that have not responded

Beginning August 11, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin sending census takers to visit homes that have not yet responded to the census. This is an important activity because the number of people counted in our community determines how much federal funding ...

City implements new burn permit fee for commercial construction sites and public gathering bonfires

The City of Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department has established a new burn permit fee for open burning organic material on commercial construction sites and for organizations like schools, churches or neighborhood groups hoping to host public gat...

2020 Solid Waste Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

Solid Waste collection changes during holidays. Please refer to the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule for changes in garbage pickup.

 New Year’s Day, Wednesday Jan 1, 2020 NO CHANGES

 Martin Luther King, Jr Day, ...

Three Murfreesboro firefighters deployed to Louisiana ahead of Tropical Storm Sally

A team of three Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters will join other agencies from Middle Tennessee deploying to Louisiana ahead of Tropical storm Sally.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 14, 2020) – The Nashville Fire Department will join with other agencies from Middle Tennessee and deploy to Louisiana to aid in search and rescue efforts following Tropical Storm Sally’s ...

Deployment canceled; Murfreesboro firefighters returning home

A group of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters, deployed to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, is returning home after being told the task force team was not needed.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A group of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters, deployed to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, is returning home after being told the task force team was not needed.

MFRD Captain Brian Burgess,...

Three Murfreesboro firefighters join team deployed to Louisiana to assist with Hurricane aftermath

Three Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters are joining a team of others traveling to Louisiana, to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Three Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters are joining a team of others traveling to Louisiana, to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

MFRD Captain Brian Burgess, Captain Gary Hutchinson, and Fir...

Husband and wife escape house fire unharmed

A man and his wife were able to safely get out of their burning home after a fire in their garage quickly spread Friday, Aug. 21.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A man and his wife were able to safely get out of their burning home after a fire in their garage quickly spread Friday, Aug. 21.

There were no reported injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed the fire may have start...

U.S. Census takers begin visiting homes that have not responded

Beginning August 11, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin sending census takers to visit homes that have not yet responded to the census.

Beginning August 11, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin sending census takers to visit homes that have not yet responded to the census. This is an important activity because the number of people counted in our community determines how much federal funding ...

City implements new burn permit fee for commercial construction sites and public gathering bonfires

The City of Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department has established a new burn permit fee for open burning organic material on commercial construction sites and for organizations hoping to host public gathering bonfires.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The City of Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department has established a new burn permit fee for open burning organic material on commercial construction sites and for organizations like schools, churches or neighborhood ...

MFRD receives improved ISO Rating, could lead to lower insurance rates for homes and businesses

The City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department recently received a top rating of Class 1/1X from the Insurance Service Office (ISO). The new rating could lead to lower insurance premiums for some homeowners and businesses.

Murfreesboro, Tenn. –  The City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) recently received a top rating of Class 1/1X from the Insurance Service Office (ISO), improving from Class 2/2X rating in 2016. The new rating could lead to l...

MFRD receives a request for a patch from firefighters in Japan

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department received a request for a patch from a gentleman who is language exchange partners with two Hyuga Fire and Rescue in Japan. Hyuga firefighter Daisuke Yamamoto shared the MFRD patch with his colleagues.   &nb...

Future Firefighters

The daughters of a Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighter paid dad a visit at work on Thursday, July 30.

MFRD Fire Engineer Justin McCraven said his daughters love visiting him at work at Fire Station 3.

The smiles on their faces say it all....

Watch the Swearing-In Ceremony of City Council Members Sept. 3

General Sessions Judge Toby Gilley swore in newly elected Murfreesboro City Council members, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade and the newest Council member, Shawn Wright, during a special ceremony, Thurs., Sept. 3,  at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda.

U.S. Census takers now visiting homes that have not responded

The U.S. Census Bureau is now sending census takers to visit homes that have not yet responded to the census. This is an important activity because the number of people counted in our community determines how much federal funding we receive to support pub...

Status of Parks & Recreation Facilities and Programs due to COVID-19

Find out the current status of Parks & Recreation facilities, programs, and events due to COVID-19.

City of Murfreesboro’s Financial Transparency

The City is committed to providing a transparent view of our financial data. Our Open Finance Portal provides a transparent look at the types of revenues we collect and how those public funds are spent. 

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Nail salon worker accused of sexual battery against customer during COVID-19 home appointment

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Murfreesboro nail salon technician was arrested for committing a sex crime against a customer during a COVID-19 home appointment on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Nam Dinh, 39, of Murfreesboro, was taken into custody Sept. 11 and charge...

UPDATE: Victim of fatal single-vehicle crash identified

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  The man who died in a single-vehicle crash on N. Rutherford Blvd. Wednesday, Sept. 2, has been identified as Ricky Allen Thomas, 59, of Murfreesboro.

Thomas was traveling south on N. Rutherford Blvd. when his vehic...

Family of murder victim seeking closure and justice

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The family of 24-year-old Mario Santiago Dominguez is hoping to find closure and justice in the murder of their loved one. Dominguez was shot and killed, at his residence at Northfield Commons Apartments on Willowbrook Drive, on Augu...

Police attempting to identify designer sunglasses suspects

Detectives need help identifying the individuals who stole more than two dozen pair of designer sunglasses, valued at $8,368, from Sunglass Hut on Medical Center Pkwy. on August 17, 2020.  

The subjects may be responsible for committing several ot...

Police searching for homicide suspect; shooting victim identified

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  A 24-year-old man was shot and killed while inside his Murfreesboro apartment Thursday, August 28, the apparent victim of an attempted armed robbery.  Police are searching for the killer.

The victim, ident...

Serial rapist sentenced to 25 years in Murfreesboro; previously sentenced to 44 years

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  A serial rapist who carried out multiple sexual attacks in Tennessee was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the rape of an elderly Murfreesboro woman. 

“This was a very emotional case,&rdquo...

Missing Person

Terry "Ty" Weldon, 40, of Murfreesboro, was reported missing on August 14, 2020. The last known contact with Weldon was on July 20, 2020. 

Weldon’s family stated his disappearance is out of character. 

Shortly before di...

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U.S. Census takers begin visiting homes that have not responded

Beginning August 11, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin sending census takers to visit homes that have not yet responded to the census. This is an important activity because the number of people counted in our community determines how much federal funding ...

'Behind The Badge' August 2020 Edition

Murfreesboro, TN – The Drug Awareness Resistance Education or DARE is no longer being taught in Murfreesboro City Schools by School Resource Officers (SRO); now students are learning that ‘Character Does Matter,’ a new progra...

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City Construction Projects for September 20 through September 26

MWRD Community Affairs sponsors 'Imagine A Day Without Water' high school video contest

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Department Community Affairs team (MWRDCA) is getting students excited about the value of water with this year’s “Imagine A Day Without Water” high school video contest. The contest is a groun...

City Water Resources begins N. Highland Ave. water and sewer upgrades

Murfreesboro Water urges customers to "Don't Flush Wipes!"

A growing concern for the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department (MWRD), is the excess use of disposable (often labeled flushable) wipes  and similar products being flushed into our sewer system, causing major blockages. Due to the curr...

Murfreesboro Water offers billing alternatives to relieve customers during pandemic

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our community, we want to update you on the steps we have taken to ensure business continuity for our customers. As a courtesy to customers who may have gotten behind on their bills, we’ve establishe...

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