Murfreesboro Tennessee

RaceTrac groundbreaking

RaceTrac gas station announces plans for Murfreesboro, Smyrna locations

Apr 25, 2019 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

On Tuesday, April 23, RaceTrac held a ceremonial groundbreaking in Murfreesboro to celebrate its expansion into Tennessee. RaceTrac's leadership team marked the company's fir.... Read More
Murfreesboro City Hall, where the action happens

Why Murfreesboro is mulling a property tax increase

Apr 19, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard 2

For the second time in two years, the Murfreesboro City Council has floated the idea of raising property taxes instead of letting the tax revenues increase naturally from risi.... Read More

Murfreesboro finalized $14.5M agreement with youth soccer organization

Apr 05, 2019 at 08:35 am by Voice Wire 1

The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday, April 4 approved a 20-year Cooperative Use Agreement with the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) for Richard Siegel Soccer Compl.... Read More

Murfreesboro seeks $150K HUD grant to serve homelessness

Apr 05, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro City Council approved Thursday, April 4 the acceptance and application of federal HUD grants to address homelessness.  The City of Murfreesboro is.... Read More
Mercury Blvd. Sidewalk Construction Project

Mercury Boulevard is closer to getting sidewalks

Mar 22, 2019 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Pedestrians on Mercury Boulevard can breathe a sigh of relief and soon stop dodging traffic now that the second phase of Mercury Blvd. Sidewalk Construction Project.... Read More
Kingdom Drive bridge

Murfreesboro opens new way to Overall Creek

Mar 15, 2019 at 09:29 am by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro is set to open the new $1.5 million Kingdom Drive bridge that will cross Overall Creek to Overall Creek Elementary School on the western side of the C.... Read More
City of Murfreesboro

Want to know how Murfreesboro spends your money? There's a new site for that.

Mar 12, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire 1

A new government Open Finance Portal that allows easy-access to city financial data launched Monday, March 11, the City of Murfreesboro announced in a press release. "We.... Read More
Murfreesboro Flooding

Murfreesboro pledges to evaluate flood-prone areas to improve drainage

Feb 27, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

February's heavy rainfall in Middle Tennessee, the wettest on record for the month dating back to 1880 according to the National Weather Service, was an extraordinary event du.... Read More
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Feb. 23: List of roads closed due to flooding

Feb 23, 2019 at 09:55 am by Michelle Willard

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is advising drivers to stay home if possible because county roads are expected to be more dangerous with more rain expected Saturda.... Read More
Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro has money it needs to give to nonprofits

Feb 21, 2019 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

The City of Murfreesboro anticipates receiving funding for the fiscal year July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020, from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a.... Read More
Please stop raining

UPDATED: Murfreesboro activates Emergency Operations Center in preparation for historic rainfall

Feb 20, 2019 at 10:23 am by Voice Wire

MFRD made it through the night with no weather-related incidents overnight Wednesday, Fe. 20. All closed roads in the city limits have now reopened. EARLIER The City of Murf.... Read More
City of Murfreesboro

City of Murfreesboro takes out $58M in debt

Feb 15, 2019 at 09:20 am by Michelle Willard

The Murfreesboro City Council Wednesday, Feb. 13 approved borrowing $58 million -- or $425.30 for every man, woman and child in the city -- to pay for a lengthy.... Read More