City offices closing in observance of Thanksgiving Day holiday Nov. 26-27

City Hall and most other city offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. St. Clair Street Senior Center will also be closed Thursday and Friday.  Rover, the City’s...

'Small Business Saturday' Shop Local Saturday, Nov. 28

Main Street is asking our community to "Take the Pledge" and commit to shop in, eat at, or visit a small business each week! A weekly downtown gift basket will be given away each Monday in November as a thank you to everyone who shops downtown a...

Extended hours bookend Tennessee's Thanksgiving holiday to encourage COVID-19 Testing

Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group is making more COVID-19 testing options available for Tennesseans statewide leading up to and just after Thanksgiving. 

The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee National Guard w...

Barfield Park Greenway Trailhead, Siegel Park artificial turf and more ‘In the City’ this month

The latest edition of “In the City” is available for viewing via YouTube and other platforms this month. The November episode of ‘In the City’ with Michael Linn White features new artificial turf at Richard Siegel S...

City Property Taxes due Dec. 31, 2020, without interest

Finance Director and City Recorder/Treasurer Melissa Wright reminds property owners to pay property taxes on time.  City property taxes are due by Dec. 31, without incurring interest charges for being late. 

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Rutherford County to reinstate face covering Order effective Wednesday, October 28 at 11:59 p.m. CDT

Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday afternoon that the Rutherford County Face Covering Order will be reinstated effective Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

“This is not a decision that I make lightly,” said Ketron....

Cathy Smith named City Purchasing Director

City Manager Craig Tindall has named Cathy Smith as Director of Purchasing for the City of Murfreesboro.  As the principal procurement official, Smith reports directly to Assistant City Manager Gary Whitaker and the City Manager. Smith, who was a...

Quicker alarm response time expected with implementation of Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP)

Murfreesboro becomes the 7th Emergency Communications Center in Tennessee to decrease processing and response times for home and business alarm-related calls by implementing The Monitoring Association’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol program or...

Murfreesboro City Schools announces new Finance Director

Ralph Ringstaff, Interim Director of Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS), is pleased to announce Michael Smith has been named Finance Director. Smith will be responsible for supervising the budget and financial operations for MCS.  

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City Street and Fleet Department employees receive STARS Award

Murfreesboro Street Department employee Anthony Wolfe and Fleet Department employee Jeremy Vassar have been named STARS (Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excellence) award recipients. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Wolfe and Vass...

New Airport Terminal featured on “The Insider”: City of Murfreesboro Podcast

Murfreesboro’s new Municipal Airport Terminal is featured in the latest edition of “The Insider,” the City’s monthly podcast. Listen to “Insider” at The Insider Podcast

If you prefer to watch the podcast on YouTube, including video and ph...

CityTV earns 19 NATOA Awards in 2020 for Programming Excellence

Murfreesboro’s CityTV was again recognized nationally for quality government television programming from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA).  Murfreesboro’s government-oriented televis...

City’s annual Fall Leaf Collection set to get underway Oct. 12

Fall Leaf Collection season begins October 12 and continues through December 31, 2020.   Residents can start making plans for the second weekend in October for raking leaves and sprucing up the yard ahead of winter. 

The Murfree...

Gov. Lee Announces $50 Million in New Business Relief Funding

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group (FSAG) today announced an initial $50 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds for the new Supplemental Employer Recovery Grant (SERG) program to provide addi...

City Council approves contract for replacement of Airport Hangar

The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (Oct. 1) approved a Design-Build contract with Morgan Construction for replacement of Hangar 1. Construction on the 19,000 square-foot modern facility is scheduled to begin in early November with anticipated completi...

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...

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.

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Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department encourages everyone to keep safety in mind during Thanksgiving

From stuffing to turkey, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving menu. As you plan your holiday meal, the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) offers safe cooking and turkey frying tips to help you keep your Thanksgiving dinner delicious and safe.

Murfreesboro, Tenn [November 23, 2020] — From stuffing to turkey, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving menu. As you plan your holiday meal, the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) offers safe cooking and turkey frying tips to help...

Citizens’ actions help injured motorcyclist trapped under vehicle after crash

Emergency responders are crediting several civilians for saving the life of a motorcyclist trapped underneath a vehicle following a crash on Saturday, November 7th.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Emergency responders are crediting several civilians for saving the life of a motorcyclist trapped underneath a vehicle following a crash on Saturday, Nov. 7.

The civilians sprang into action, using car ja...

Exchange Club of Murfreesboro honors Fire Fighter / Advanced EMT of the Year Matt Roeger

Matt Roeger Driver/Engineer and Advanced EMT who is assigned to Ladder 11 C-Shift, was awarded as City of Murfreesboro Fire / Rescue Employee of the Year by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro on Wednesday November 4, 2020.

      Matt Roeger Driver/Engineer and Advanced EMT who is assigned to Ladder 11 C-Shift, was awarded as City of Murfreesboro Fire / Rescue Employee of the Year by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro on Wednesday ...

Quicker alarm response time expected in Murfreesboro with implementation of ASAP

Murfreesboro becomes the 7th Emergency Communications Center in Tennessee to decrease processing and response times for home and business alarm-related calls by implementing The Monitoring Association’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol program or ASAP.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro becomes the 7th Emergency Communications Center in Tennessee to decrease processing and response times for home and business alarm-related calls by implementing The Monitoring Association’s A...

Fire allegedly set by patient in emergency room at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Nurses prevented a catastrophe by extinguishing a fire at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital’s Emergency Department. Medical oxygen was allegedly set on fire by a patient, causing damage to one room and medical equipment on Sunday, Oct. 11.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Nurses prevented a catastrophe by extinguishing a fire at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital’s Emergency Department. Medical oxygen was allegedly set on fire by a patient, causing damage to one room and medical equipm...

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s Class 1 ISO Rating takes effect October 1

The City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department recently received a top rating of Class 1/1X from the Insurance Service Office. 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...

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 ...

City offices closing in observance of Thanksgiving Day holiday Nov. 26-27

City Hall and most other city offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. St. Clair Street Senior Center will also be closed Thursday and Friday.  Rover, the City’s public tr...

Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting goes virtual this year

On the first Friday night of December, holiday revelers usually gather around the courthouse for the annual lighting of the Rutherford County Christmas tree in Downtown Murfreesboro. Main Street organizes this event, which typically features entertainment...

Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Canceled

The annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade scheduled for December 13 has been canceled for 2020.

“It saddens me that we won’t have the parade, but with the recent uptick of COVID cases in our county, we feel that canceling the parade is t...

City’s annual Fall Leaf Collection Underway

Fall Leaf Collection season is underway through December 31, 2020.   

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

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 Property Taxes due Dec. 31, 2020

Finance Director and City Recorder/Treasurer Melissa Wright reminds property owners to pay City property taxes on time.  City property taxes are due by Dec. 31, without incurring interest charges for being late. 

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Murfreesboro Police increases seat belt enforcement during “CLICK IT OR TICKET” Mobilization

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers hit the roads, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to “Click ...

Police arrest man and woman accused of robbing two Murfreesboro businesses at gunpoint

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Nashville man and woman, accused of robbing two businesses at gunpoint, have been arrested.  

John T. Harris, 43, and Samira Bostic, 25, were taken into custody without incident at the Safari Inn Monday ...

Quicker alarm response time expected in Murfreesboro with implementation of ASAP

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro becomes the 7th Emergency Communications Center in Tennessee to decrease processing and response times for home and business alarm-related calls by implementing The Monitoring Association’s A...

Long-time MPD Sergeant retires after three decades

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Sergeant Brad Ballard retires after 30 years of dedicated service.

“The men and women of the department are not only best friends, they are family,” Ballard ...

Police looking for suspect in fatal overnight shooting

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Nashville man is shot and left for dead in his vehicle in Murfreesboro on Saturday, Oct. 24. 

22-year-old Blake Boulton was found near the intersection of Stonewall Blvd. and N. Tennessee Blvd. by a Murf...

West Tennessee registered sex offender found guilty of raping young Murfreesboro girl

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Jackson man, already on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry, has been convicted by a Rutherford County jury for raping a 12-year-old girl in March 2018, in an unrelated case.

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Man in stolen car arrested for alleged drug possession after causing multi-vehicle crash

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –   A man, with drugs, in a stolen vehicle plows through a red light causing a multi-vehicle crash after police attempted to make a traffic stop for reckless driving on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  An unknown male pas...

Several people arrested for stealing thousands of dollars in items from businesses and selling them

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Chain saws, weed eaters, drills, tools, and home security systems are some of the items Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives recovered that were stolen from various businesses and sold to a local pawn shop.

Robert...

Behind The Badge 4th Quarter Edition

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Citizens can safely dispose of their unused and expired prescription drugs by making a trip to the lobby of the Murfreesboro Police Department. The latest episode with Public Information Officer Larry Flowers also features ...

Two teenagers arrested in connection to Gunnerson Avenue fatal shooting

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives and patrol officers arrest two teens in connection to the homicide of Javarius Malone that occurred on Gunnerson Ave. Sunday, Sept. 27.

Corey Lillard, Jr., 18, and a 17-year-ol...

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Noon Exchange Club names MPD Detective Cody Thomas as ‘Officer of the Year’

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Detective Cody Thomas has been named, ‘Officer of the Year,’ by the Noon Exchange Club of Murfreesboro.

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MWRDCA's 'H2O Distance Learning Pod' for Students!

The H2O Distance Learning Pod is a collaborative effort by the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department’s Community Affairs (MWRDCA), Rutherford County Stormwater Project WET (Project WET), and the Stones River Watershed Association (SRWA) as a d...

Cold Weather Readiness & Recovery Tips

When the temperature drops below 32 degrees F, water in your pipes can freeze and burst. To safe guard your pipes against bursting during periods of frigid temperatures, you can use a couple of simple precautions to protect your pipes.

You can wrap exposed...

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...

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