Mayor McFarland recognizes Employee Services Department employees Fredia Coldwell and Melissa Pettis

City employees Fredia Coldwell and Melissa Pettis were honored Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, as the latest STARS award recipients. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized the Employee Services Department employees before the regular City Council meeting. &am...

Noon Exchange Club names Johnathan Pope ‘Officer of the Year’

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Field Training Officer Johnathan Pope has been named, ‘Officer of the Year,’ by the Noon Exchange Club of Murfreesboro.

Exchange Club president Brian Hongsermeier presented Pope with the award at Thr...

Library Director Rita Shacklett and Archivist John Lodl on “The Insider”

Learn about the history and partnership of the Rutherford County Library System and Rutherford County Archives on the latest edition of “The Insider” with John Lodl and Rita Shacklett. 

Co-author of “Then an...

City Council develops ‘framework’ on best management of MED Proceeds

On Wednesday, October 13, the Murfreesboro City Council discussed a framework to manage the revenue stream resulting from the sale of the City’s electric distribution system. Council members outlined particulars of the framework during a Special...

National Homeschool Soccer Championship at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex, Oct. 22-23

Nearly 1,000 high school student athletes and their families will descend on Murfreesboro this month for some exciting soccer action. The National Homeschool Soccer Championship (NHSC) will include two days of intense competition with varsity level boys a...

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force hosts 'Trunk or Treat' Oct. 26

Children can wear their costumes and enjoy the safe Trunk or Treat Halloween Drive-Through event Tuesday, Oct. 26 sponsored by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force.

The Halloween event will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.&am...

Rutherford Arts Alliance members collaborate for 3rd Annual Rotunda exhibit, Oct. 19-Nov 17

Local artists will be featured at the Rotunda of Murfreesboro City Hall from October 19 through November 17 as part of the 2021 STEAM Festival. Rutherford Arts Alliance (RAA) members will bring “The Science of Creativity” to the City Hall Rotunda. &nb...

Rutherford County to Host Free Household Hazardous Waste Event November 6

Rutherford County will host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collections (HHW) on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Items can be taken to the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department located at 4765 Florence Road, Murfreesboro between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m....

The Center for the Arts resumes season with "Little Women--The Musical" Oct. 22-Nov. 7

The Center for the Arts is finally reopening its doors and resuming its season since the start of the pandemic with the family-friendly favorite Little Women - The Musical. The production, which was two weeks away from opening in March 2020, opens on Frid...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Street Signs Installed

Street Signs renaming Mercury Boulevard in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. are now installed. The renaming became official today, October 13, 2021.  

The Planning Commission voted May 19, 2021, to rename Mercury Boulevard to Dr...

Rutherford County News: Open Burning Requires Permit

Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) reminds the community that beginning October 15, a permit from the State will be required for open burning.

Open burning is defined as “the burning of a bonfire, vegetation debris fire or other fire ...

‘In the City’ features Rutherford County Library System, Perform Murfreesboro, more

The Rutherford County Library System is on the move and wants your feedback to plan the future, the talented children of Perform Murfreesboro bring ‘Pirates Past Noon Kids’ to life, and floating down Stones River with CityTV on the Oct...

City’s Public Works annual Fall Leaf Collection begins Oct. 1

The 2021 Fall Leaf Collection season begins October 1 and continues through December 31, 2021.   During this peak season, Oct. 1-Jan. 31, loose leaves can be piled curbside free of charge. Residents can start making plans for raking leaves and sp...

City launches website for public to report odors or gas

On September 20, 2021, the City of Murfreesboro launched a website for the public to report odors or gas believed to be coming from the Middle Point Landfill (“MPL”). The site, http://murfreesborotn.report/, contains a simple complaint...

City Engineer Michele Emerson talks ‘Speed Cushions’ on “The Insider”

Effectively Slowing down traffic in pedestrian-sensitive areas is a growing concern of some Murfreesboro neighborhoods. City Engineer Michele Emerson discusses the Speed Cushion Pilot Program on the latest edition of “The Insider.&r...

MTSU News: MTSU makes Princeton Review's best colleges list for third straight year

Middle Tennessee State University returned to The Princeton Review’s annual list of the nation’s best colleges for a third consecutive year.

MTSU remains the only locally governed institution in Tennessee recognized by the pub...

Discovery and Overall Creek Receive Reward School Status

Discovery School and Overall Creek Elementary received the designation of Tennessee Reward Schools with Erma Siegel Elementary missing the designation by mere fractions of a point. Reward status is the top distinction a school can earn in Tenness...

Exterior demolition begins on historic downtown block for mixed use

TRC Construction Services began exterior demolition work on some structures at 123 E. College beginning Friday, July 16, 2021, as initial preparation phases for construction of a highly anticipated mixed-use development gets underway. The One East College...

City of Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee Electric partner in downtown streetlight project

The City of Murfreesboro, in partnership with Middle Tennessee Electric, initiated a decorative streetlight bulb replacement project in downtown Murfreesboro that will result in energy cost savings. The LED streetlight project is tentatively sche...

City adds 70 acres to southern border of Barfield Crescent Park

Through a Federal parkland conversion process, the City of Murfreesboro has closed on the purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm located on the southern border of Barfield Crescent Park.  

“We are delighted to announce the expans...

City of Murfreesboro objects to State’s review of new construction proposed at landfill

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has notified officials at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) that the City objects to the State’s review ...

Revised Solid Waste Ordinance reflects current best practices

The City Council is anticipated to approve a revised Solid Waste Ordinance prior to adopting the City’s FY 22 budget to reflect current solid waste best practices, including the bagging of grass clippings and fees for curbside collection of bulk...

Council approves FY22 Budget, emerging from pandemic in “excellent financial condition”

The Murfreesboro City Council Wednesday (June 9) approved the City’s $208.4 million proposed FY22 General Fund Budget on second reading following a special Budget Review meeting and public hearing May 20, 2021. 

“We c...

MFRD prepares for potential flooding as aftermath of Ida approaches

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (August 30, 2021) – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is asking residents to do their part to help prevent flooding and keep safety in mind as the aftermath of Ida approaches the area.  The storm is expected ...

Location app helps save two teens lost in park

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The what3words location app helped to find two teenage girls lost in Barfield Park on Saturday, Aug. 7. The girls spent an hour after nightfall trying to get back to their vehicle using Google maps but were unable....

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue creates shift training safety officer positions; announces promotions

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (August 3, 2021) – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark Foulks has announced the promotions of three employees to newly created shift training/safety officer paramedic positions.  

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Two Murfreesboro fires suspicious in nature

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Two fires in Murfreesboro last month may have been set by arsonists, according to fire marshal office investigators.

The fires started days apart, one at 1411 Huntington Drive early Sunday mornin...

MFRD becomes first fire department in state to earn simultaneous CFAI accreditation and ISO Class 1

Murfreesboro, TENN. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) becomes the first fire department in the state of Tennessee to simultaneous hold Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) accreditation and Insurance Service Office (IS...

Foulks elected International Director of Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs

Murfreesboro, TENN. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark Foulks has been elected International Director for the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs (SEAFC).  Foulks was officially sworn into office at the...

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Old Scream Road at Barfield Crescent Park

Take a ride through Murfreesboro's scariest haunted hayride. Prepare yourself for the creepy journey through the forest of Barfield Park. For all ages, but may frighten small children. $5 per person. Contact John Teichman at jteichman@murfreesborontn.gov ...

Harvest Days

Harvest Days at Cannonsburgh Village is taking place on October 23 from 10am - 4pm.

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force hosts 'Trunk or Treat' Oct. 26

Children can wear their costumes and enjoy the safe Trunk or Treat Halloween Drive-Through event Tuesday, Oct. 26 sponsored by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force.

The Halloween event will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.&am...

City’s annual Fall Leaf Collection Underway

Fall Leaf Collection season is underway through January 31, 2022 and is free of charge during this time.   

City residents are asked to place loose leaves within five to 10 feet of the street so leaf vacuums’ can reach them easi...

Human Resources Department Renamed

The Human Resources Department has changed its name to the Employee Services Department.

Odor Reporting Portal - Middle Point Landfill

On September 20, 2021, the City of Murfreesboro launched a website for the public to report odors or gas believed to be coming from the Middle Point Landfill (“MPL”). The site, http://murfreesborotn.report/, contains a simple complaint form. shor...

Rutherford County Crime Stoppers unveils new crime-fighting app

Rutherford County Crime Stoppers and several area law enforcement agencies have joined the next generation of crime-fighting. Citizens can report crime tips and submit videos in real-time using an app for Crime Stoppers called P3 Global Intel.Community me...

History of Place webpage to enlighten newcomers and residents of prominent community names

The City of Murfreesboro is proud to provide an on-going webpage project to inform the community of prominent figures behind the names of parks, roads, bridges, and memorials. While many residents may be familiar that the Doug Young Public Safety Training...

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. 

Amounts for the current fiscal year (July 1...

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Noon Exchange Club names Johnathan Pope ‘Officer of the Year’

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (October 21, 2021) – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Field Training Officer Johnathan Pope has been named, ‘Officer of the Year,’ by the Noon Exchange Club of Murfreesboro.

Exchange Club president Bria...

Rutherford County Crime Stoppers unveils new crime-fighting app

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (October 19, 2021) - Rutherford County Crime Stoppers and several area law enforcement agencies have joined the next generation of crime-fighting. Citizens can report crime tips and submit videos in real-time using an app for Crim...

Long-time Murfreesboro Police Lieutenant retires after more than three decades

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (October 1, 2021) - Police Lieutenant Tom Sissom has retired from the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) after 34 years of dedicated service.

Sissom began his career with MPD in October 1987.  He served as a police ...

Police searching for man who assaults elderly Sam’s Club worker while attempting to steal computers

UPDATE: Your tips paid off.  The man who assaulted an elderly Sam's Club employee has been identified.  Property Crimes detectives are preparing to take out warrants for theft and strong armed robbery.  Thanks everyone for shari...

Three people injured in crash after a possible road rage incident

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (September 24, 2021) – Murfreesboro Police Department officers are investigating a possible road rage incident involving a motorcycle rider and the driver of an SUV on Friday, Sept. 24. The SUV flipped after it crashed into a...

Wanted Texas fugitive arrested in Murfreesboro

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (September 15, 2021) – A Texas man wanted on a fugitive from justice warrant, for removing an ankle monitor and jumping bail, is arrested in Murfreesboro after briefly refusing to come out of a home on Sept. 14.

The M...

Police in search of damaged black Mercedes involved in a hit-and-run crash that caused power outage

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (September 3, 2021) – Murfreesboro Police Department officers are searching for the driver of a black Mercedes that was involved in a hit-and-run crash. The crash caused a power outage to thousands of residents and businesses...

More than $350K in vehicles stolen or damaged at Murfreesboro dealership

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – More than $350,000 in vehicles were stolen or damaged after someone cut the wires to the alarm system and forced their way into Beamon Dodge Dealership stealing five cars from the showroom floor on Friday, Aug. 27....

Police urging motorcyclists to ride safely after fatal crash; speeding may have played a factor

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators urge motorcyclists to ride with care after a fatal crash on Monday, Aug. 23. Excessive speed may have contributed to the wreck.

Mohammad ...

Man sought after robbing Murfreesboro bank at gunpoint

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are looking for the man who robbed a bank at gunpoint on Thursday, Aug. 12.

Police responded to the Fifth Third Bank, 2927 S. Rutherford Blvd. for a hold-up alarm around 10:46 a.m.

A m...

Governor Lee authorizes $10,000 for information on unsolved Murfreesboro murder

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has authorized a $10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the killing of Terrell Ray, according to a letter from the governor.

&am...

Location app helps save two teens lost in park

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The what3words location app helped to find two teenage girls lost in Barfield Park on Saturday, Aug. 7. The girls spent an hour after nightfall trying to get back to their vehicle using Google maps but were unable....

Active warrants for suspect in 2019 Halls Hill Pike homicide

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations detectives have obtained warrants, including one for second-degree murder for a suspect in the 2019 homicide of 21-year-old Marquis Turner of Illinois.&a...

Man takes own life after firing at officers

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A man took his own life after shooting at officers responding to a domestic disturbance call Saturday night, July 24. 

The incident happened at a duplex in the 1500 block of Old Lascassas Pike about 10:40 p...

MPD promotes three to Lieutenant, honors 20-year and 30-year employees, K9 retirement

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief Michael Bowen announces the promotion of three (3) sergeants to the rank of Lieutenant, acknowledges several long-time employees and celebrates the retirement of a police K9 at a ce...

Man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound following attempted auto burglary and pursuit

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Murfreesboro man in an attempted auto burglary shot himself inside a stolen car after leading police on a pursuit Friday, July 9. 

Officers and medical personnel began treating the 19-year-old before taki...

Police seeking identity of fraud suspect who claimed bottles of vitamins contained ants

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) fraud detectives are trying to identify the woman who fraudulently returned several bottles of vitamins to Sprouts Farmers Market; alleging each one had ants in them.

T...

Second woman arrested for stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from local businesses

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  A second woman has been arrested accused of stuffing bags full of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen items at JCPenney at Stones River Town Centre but dropped the keys to the getaway vehicle and couldn’t leave on Saturda...

Murfreesboro police announces new interactive webpage

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  The Murfreesboro Police Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new and enhanced webpage.  The webpage features a modern design, easy to use navigation, and offers tools to make it easi...

Media Releases Archive

Members of the media and general public can access past Murfreesboro Police Department Media Releases stored in archive.  

The Media Releases date back to 2015.

City Construction Projects for October 24 through October 30

2020 Annual Water Quality Report

The 2020 Annual Water Quality Report is now available on our website at murfreesborotn.gov/awqr. The purpose of this water quality report is to provide information regarding your drinking water.  We want to keep you informed about the water and s...

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