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St. Clair Street Senior Center Commission
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Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals has been cancelled
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Water Resources Board
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MTSU's Tennessee Business Barometer rebounds from summer dip

The Tennessee Business Barometer rebounded from its brief decline earlier this summer, according to the latest snapshot of business leaders measured by MTSU’s Jones College of Business. The Business Barometer Index stands at 525, up from 479 in July. Read on...
'Boro International Festival at Cannonsburgh Village Oct. 20

'Boro International will be taking place Saturday, Oct. 20, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Cannonsburgh Village--an international cultural festival sponsored by Murfreesboro City Schools, MTSU, the Confucius Institute and Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. Read on...
City recognizes two Street Equipment Operators with STARS Award

Street Division employees Lucas Stanley and Trenton Ferrell have been named STARS award recipients for October 2018. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Stanley and Ferrell during the Oct. 18, 2018, meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council Read on...
City negotiates $1.8 million sale of historic downtown block for brand hotel

The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday (Oct. 18) to approve a purchase and sale agreement with developer One East College, LLC for redevelopment of the City block known as the former First United Methodist Church location. Read on...
National Park seeks volunteers to uncover Tennessee’s military history at Stones River Oct. 20

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s HOPE Crew, a program connecting people to preservation trades and breathing new life into historic landmarks, has announced an expert-led, volunteer-driven, hands-on project at Stones River National Cemetery Read on...
City’s annual Fall Leaf Collection gets underway Oct. 15

You can start making plans for the third weekend in October that includes raking leaves and sprucing up the yard ahead of winter. Fall Leaf Collection season kicks off Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. Read on...
MTSU expresses disappointment on THEC vote to deny law school transfer

Middle Tennessee State University’s president said he was very disappointed by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s decision Monday to deny the proposed transfer of Valparaiso University’s School of Law to the Murfreesboro campus. Read on...
Mayor McFarland among recipients of MTSU's Jones College 2018 top professional awards

MTSU’s Jennings A. Jones College of Business again honored a group of business people with special awards in recognition of their contributions to business and industry. Mayor Shane McFarland is recipient of the Joe M. Rodgers Spirit of America Award. Read on...
Technology Engagement Center celebrating annual International Moon Observation event Oct. 18

Members of the public are invited to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The free event will be held at the Technology Engagement Center located at 306 Minerva Dr. in Murfreesboro. Read on...
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 or call 615-893-3681 for more information. Read on...
MTSU links to STEAM Festival with trio of October activities

An MTSU Art and Science art crawl-related event and two separate October Sky activities are the university’s contributions to the 2018 statewide STEAM Festival starting this Friday, Oct. 12. Read on...
Middle Tennessee fire agencies to host hands-on training exercises in Murfreesboro Oct. 16-17

Several Middle Tennessee fire agencies will host hands-on training (HOT) exercises in Murfreesboro next week as part of the Firehouse Expo 2018 National Conference. The exercises will include live burns, Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 17 Read on...
MTSU, Valparaiso Boards OK agreement to transfer law school to Murfreesboro

The governing boards of Middle Tennessee State University and Valparaiso University have endorsed the transfer of Valparaiso’s law school to the Murfreesboro campus, leaders from both institutions announced Wednesday. Read on...
MTSU Theatre ready to deliver a ‘Royale’ punch with knockout new play Oct. 11-21

Local audiences can have a ringside seat to the first production in MTSU Theatre's 2018-19 season when the acclaimed new play "The Royale" rumbles into the Anderson Studio Theatre Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 17-21. Read on...
12th Annual Murfreesboro Half Marathon October 13

The 12th Annual Murfreesboro Half Marathon will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Murfreesboro Half Marathon (The Middle Half) is a 13.1 mile run that starts and ends at the MTSU Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. The run starts at 6:55 a.m. Read on...
RUTHERFORD Cable Announces Launch of 2019 ATHENA Awards

RUTHERFORD Cable is seeking nominations for the 2019 Rutherford ATHENA International Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The ATHENA Award, named for the strong goddess of Greek mythology, is an international program Read on...
Surprising Claudia Russell in the October episode of ‘In the City’ airing on CityTV and YouTube

Tourism spending in Rutherford County is on the rise, a Murfreesboro crossing guard is surprised on national television, plus the Back to School Dash, the Bloomfield Cup, Hometown Huddle and more featured this month on “In the City.” Read on...
Discovery School among 349 schools nationwide recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools

Discovery School at Bellwood is one of only six schools in Tennessee and among 349 schools nationwide recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. Read on...
MTSU survey: Tennessee consumer outlook fading, but stays positive overall

MTSU’s most recent statewide survey of consumers indicates a fading economic outlook amid uncertainty about tariffs and economic pace, but one that remains positive overall, especially in the Midstate. Read on...
City recognizes School Safety and Education Officers with STARS Awards

A group of sixteen School Safety and Education Officers (SSEO) with the Murfreesboro Police Department received STARS Awards in September for going above and beyond in their jobs as City employees. Read on...
Council approves Enfinity Engineering Agreement for Patterson Park Community Center pool

The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday (Sept. 27) to approve an engineering services agreement with Brentwood-based Enfinity Engineering, LLC for upgrades to the Natatorium HVAC system at Patterson Park Community Center. Read on...
MTSU News: University celebrates mechatronics engineering accreditation

Middle Tennessee State University academic officials laid the groundwork for a new mechatronics engineering program in 2012-13. With the state’s blessings, the program went from ground zero in early August 2013 to 20 students that first semester. Read on...
Joint EMS Task Force agrees on plan to enhance service countywide

A joint task force on Emergency Medical Services appointed by County Mayor Bill Ketron and Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has committed to work together to enhance communications for coordinated emergency response in Rutherford County. Read on...
BERC Report: Home prices, sales on the rise across state; foreclosures at 18-year low

Home prices across the state continued to rise in the second quarter, according the latest quarterly housing report from the MTSU Business and Economic Research Center. Read on...
City launches new Internal Services Division

The City of Murfreesboro launched the fifth and final new division—the Internal Services Division today (Sept. 11)—as the City reorganizes its administrative structure to enhance customer service. Read on...
MFRD awarded 2.8 million in grant funds to hire additional personnel

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark Foulks received a call from Senator Lamar Alexander’s office Thursday (Sept. 6)with great news. The department has been awarded a federal grant in excess of 2.8 million dollars. Read on...
CityTV earns six national Government Television Programming Awards

Murfreesboro’s CityTV has again been recognized nationally for quality government television programming. Murfreesboro’s government-oriented television station received national awards during the 33rd annual Government Programming Awards. Read on...
Kraus named new Executive Director of Housing, Health and Human Services Alliance

William H. Kraus has been named the new executive director of Housing, Health and Human Services Alliance of Rutherford County (H3ARC). Read on...
City, County Mayors Appoint Joint Task Force on Emergency Medical Services

Newly-elected Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron and City of Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland have appointed a Joint Task Force to review and recommend best practices for the coordinated operation of Emergency Medical Services in Rutherford County. Read on...
City earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

For the twentieth consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Murfreesboro with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR). Read on...
City launches new Utility Enterprises Division

The City of Murfreesboro launched a third new division—the Utility Enterprises Division Friday (Aug. 17)—as part of the on-going process to reorganize the City’s administrative structure and enhance customer service. Read on...
City of Murfreesboro hires Adam Tucker as new City Attorney

The City of Murfreesboro announced today that it has hired Adam Tucker to serve as City Attorney. Tucker had been serving as Interim City Attorney since June 5, 2018, following the promotion of Craig Tindall to City Manager. Read on...
City of Murfreesboro launches new Public Works Division

The City of Murfreesboro announced Wednesday (Aug. 1) the launch of the new Public Works Division as part of the on-going process to reorganize the City’s administrative structure and enhance customer service. Read on...
MFRD receives honor for preservation of 1892 Ahrens Steam Fire Engine

Fire Rescue Chief Mark Foulks accepted an award during the opening ceremonies of the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association’s Annual Conference Monday at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro for the preservation of the department’s 1892 Ahrens steam fire engine. Read on...
Nashville Davidson Murfreesboro Franklin metro area #4 most arts-vibrant community in U.S.

The Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN metro area has ranked #4 on the list of top 20 most arts vibrant large communities in the U.S. Read on...
City Council OK’s Hall Group and Sevalus, LLC for Training Facility

The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (June 21) formally approved two (architectural and engineering) firms to develop and construct the Doug Young Public Safety Training Facility. The facility is under development on Bridge Avenue Read on...

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