City offices and facilities closing in observance of MLK Jr. Day Jan. 20

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, most recreational facilities, and senior services at Patterson Park Community Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.

Rover, the City’s public transportation service, wi...

Municipal Airport awarded $1M grant for MTSU apron upgrades as part of economic development

The City of Murfreesboro Municipal Airport has been awarded a 2020 Aeronautics Economic Development Fund grant of $1 million, the maximum grant approved from the Aeronautics Division of the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The announcement came in ...

2020 Census, Discovery School Tikes and Kwanzaa ‘In the City’

The 2020 Census will impact how Rutherford County citizens are represented in Congress and how federally-funded services in the community are delegated. Learn more about when the count begins and ways to complete the form by watching ‘In the Cit...

Murfreesboro City Schools Hosts African American Celebration Jan 23

African American exhibits,
cuisine, and much more will be featured Thursday, Jan 23 as Murfreesboro CitySchools and Patterson Park Community Center host the 2020 African American
Celebration. The event will be held at Patterson Park Community Center b...

Collier Smith to be honored by City Schools Foundation Jan. 24

Collier Smith’s service to public education is no laughing matter but the gala honoring her should be a ball of fun. The 13th Annual Excellence in Education Gala will honor Smith and feature Discovery School on January 24. Smith joins an excepti...

Murfreesboro Water Resources kicks off United Way’s ‘Community Baby Shower’ in a major way

Murfreesboro Water Resources Department is proud to announce its collaboration with United Way in this year's ‘Community Baby Shower.’ For the annual collaboration, Murfreesboro Water has signed on to become one of many collection sites for this year's ev...

City Council approves sale of MED to MTEMC; Transaction must win TVA approval

The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (Jan. 9) adopted Resolution 19-R-30 approving the sale of the City’s electric system and operations to Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation (MTEMC). The merger transaction would provide the City with appr...

Rutherford County Chamber announces Distinguished Award recipients to be honored Feb. 4

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Lee Moss as the 2019 Business Legend of the Year, Deb Thompson as the 2019 Business Person of the Year and Shane Reeves as recipient of the Leadership Rutherford 2019 Pinnacle Award. These three honorees...

New Habitat homeowners blessed by MTSU, community support

Carlos Rivero-Odermatt and Rafela Aldas always dreamed of being homeowners. The Ecuador natives, married for 43 years, had a goal of creating a better living situation for their family and knew homeownership would help achieve that goal.

When MTSU&rsqu...

Greg McKnight appointed as Interim Planning Director

City Manager Craig Tindall Wednesday (Jan. 8) appointed Greg McKnight, effective immediately, as the Interim Planning Director. McKnight currently serves as director of project development in administration.

“As director of project development, G...

Linebaugh Library relaunches its winter reading program Jan. 18

Linebaugh Library will celebrate Mr. Nelson and the reading program with a kickoff event at the library on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. The Jake Leg Stompers will play prewar roots music at 1 pm.

Resolve to read! Linebaugh Public Library will h...

MTSU survey: Tenn. consumers feeling good about current, future economies

The most recent Tennessee Consumer Outlook Survey indicate consumers are more willing to open their wallets and purses this holiday shopping season. The Tennessee Consumer Outlook Index rose to 254 from 214 in September.  It's the highest level f...

Murfreesboro among Top-50 Boomtowns in America

Murfreesboro is among the Top-50 Boomtowns in America, according to an analysis of economic data by SmartAsset.

Murfreesboro, No. 46, ranks in the top 60 out of the 500 total cities for four metrics:

1. Population growth

2. GDP growth

3. Growth in the number ...

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, ...

Gernell Jenkins promoted to Superintendent of Patterson Park Community Center

Murfreesboro
Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) announced today that GernellJenkins has been promoted to Superintendent at Patterson Park Community Center
following the retirement of Russell Smith.

“Gernell’s community connections, organizational a...

UPDATE: TDOT I-24 Smartway upgrades to impact Murfreesboro’s Traffic Signal System

As part of enhancements to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) I-24 Smart Corridor Project, Murfreesboro’s Traffic Signal System will undergo signal upgrades at some major intersections.  The changes are scheduled to avoid...

3rd Annual Winterfest brings outdoor ice skating and events to Murfreesboro Nov. 22-January 20

As the holiday season approaches, the third annual Winterfest at Fountains at Gateway brings outdoor ice skating and holiday activities to Murfreesboro from November 22 to January 20.Winterfest creates a magical experience for all ages with festive holida...