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Posted on: October 1, 2023

Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Entries Now Being Accepted

Christmas Magic_2023

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting entries in this year's Murfreesboro Christmas Parade which will take place Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.  It will begin on East Main Street by MTSU, near Womack Lane, and end on W...

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Posted on: November 17, 2023

Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Event

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Celebrate Christmas Downtown around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse as Main Street Murfreesboro presents the Tree Lighting Event on Friday, December 1 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

On the first Friday night of December, holiday revelers gathe...

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Posted on: October 10, 2023

New Online Form for Hosting a Special Event

Special Events Permit

Our online Special Event Permit Form makes it easy for your organization to sign-up to host a special event.

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

Cannonsburgh Village offers free drive-through light display

2023 Cannonsburgh Village Drive Thru Lights

Cannonsburgh Village will be transformed into a Christmas Village, and the community is invited to visit. The free event begins Friday, December 1 and will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday nights through December 17.

Drive your car through the qu...

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

New Years Day 5k 2024

New Years Day 5k

Ready to RUN? Or jog. Or walk.

RegistrationDeadline to register: December 31, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

It's time for the New Year's Day 5K sign up. This is a family-friendly event and an incredible way to kick-off the start of a new year. The 5K will be h...

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Receives Safety Award

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We are proud to announce that Murfreesboro Municipal Airport received the 2022 FAA General Aviation Safety Award!

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region Airport Safety Awards program recognizes general aviation airports that have taken a...

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Posted on: December 15, 2021

Odor Reporting Portal - Middle Point Landfill

Odor Reporting Portal

Click here to report odors or gas believed to be coming from the 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 (&ldquo...

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

City’s annual Fall Leaf Collection Underway

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Fall Leaf Collection season is underway through January 31 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 easily. &a...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

Follow these safety tips to help prevent these fires:

  • If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop. 
  • When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly.
  • Remain in the home while food is cooking, and us...
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Posted on: October 17, 2023

City Property Taxes due Dec. 31, 2023

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Finance Director and City Recorder/Treasurer Jennifer Brown reminds property owners to pay property taxes on time.  City property taxes are due December 31, 2023. As the office will be closed on December 31, 2023, payment can be made on or before...

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Posted on: October 19, 2023

Survey for Garbage Service Needs

Survey for Garbage Survey

The City of Murfreesboro wants to know the future curbside trash collection service needs of commercial enterprises inside the City limits.

Postcards have been mailed to more than 1800 Murfreesboro businesses who are not currently served as customers of th...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Murfreesboro Transit App

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Murfreesboro Transit (formerly Rover) is a convenient way to get around Murfreesboro.

Now you can download the Murfreesboro Transit App to help you get where you're going!  

  • Lets you know which bus goes where
  • Tracks a bus in real time
  • Provides a trip...
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Posted on: October 31, 2022

Report speeding, traffic concerns online to Murfreesboro Police

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Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has a webpage that assists you in reporting traffic issues such as speeding, failing to stop at stop signs or red lights, parking issues and others.

 

Complaints and concerns made to police through this...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

2022 Annual Water Quality Report

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The 2022 Annual Water Quality Report is 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 servi...

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

Court Affirms Board's July 9, 2021, Decision to Deny BFI's application to expand Middle Point

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On Sept. 8, 2024, Davidson County Chancellor Russell T. Perkins issued a decision affirming the decision of the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board to deny BFI Waste System of Tennessee’s application to construct a new landfill adjacent ...

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Posted on: August 10, 2022

Mayor McFarland announcement regarding Middle Point Landfill lawsuit

Mayor announcement

On August 10, 2022 the Murfreesboro City Council authorized a federal lawsuit against Republic Services, Inc., BFI Waste Services of Tennessee, LLC, and Republic Services of Tennessee, LLC to address ongoing environmental problems at Middle Point Landfill...

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Posted on: July 31, 2020

City of Murfreesboro’s Financial Transparency

Financial Transparancy

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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Posted on: May 19, 2021

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