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Posted on: March 21, 2023

State of the City Address with Mayor Shane McFarland

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The interview discussion with Public Information Officer Mike Browning is available on our YouTube Channel.

Among the key highlights of the interview: 

  • The Community Investment Trust providing proceeds to the City from the sale of the MED
  • Downtown Redevelopment, including daylighting Town Creek for a future park and Broad Street multiuse re-development  
  • The Notes Live Amphitheater entertainment venue with an anticipated groundbreaking in 2023  
  • The new Municipal Airport terminal as an attractive gateway to the City 
  • Solid Waste alternatives to Middle Point Landfill including the design contract with WastAway 
  • Road Improvements and bridges to ease traffic congestion including Medical Center Parkway Phase I 
  • Richard Siegel Soccer Complex improvements, including the new Indoor Soccer Practice Facility opening in 2023. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled Friday, March 24th 
  • The planned West Park design following the property swap with Middle Tennessee Electric
  • Greenway expansion in North Murfreesboro providing more trails for the distinctive City feature 
  • Public Safety enhancements including MPD Body Cameras, the Mental Health Co-Responder Program, the Homelessness Task Force, and retention, and recruitment   
  • Increasing Water and Sewer capacity for future growth with pump station upgrades and Water Resources Recovery Facility expansion 
  • Award-winning recognition in financial reporting and more top-10 rankings 

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