City of Murfreesboro, TN - Government

Learn about the history and partnership of the Rutherford County Library System and Rutherford County Archives on the latest edition of “The Insider” with John Lodl, Director of the Rutherford County Archives and Rita Shacklett, Director of Libraries for the Rutherford County Library System. “The Insider,” hosted by Mike Browning and originates from Murfreesboro City Hall.

Effectively slowing down traffic in pedestrian-sensitive areas is a growing concern of some Murfreesboro neighborhoods. City Engineer Michele Emerson discusses the Speed Cushion Pilot Program on the latest edition of “The Insider.” Emerson was named City Engineer in July after serving four years in the Engineering Division, including Assistant City Engineer and Project Engineer.

This edition of Insider features:

• An update on the status of the Speed Cushion Pilot Program on Alexander Blvd.

• The cost of Speed Cushions and how it is funded by the City

• Traffic Calming devices under the City Design Guidelines

• How roadways are considered for Traffic Calming

• The number of requests for Speed Cushions

• The next step in the Speed Cushion analysis including a presentation before the City Council

Trey Adams, Murfreesboro Golf Department Director, shares new programs to promote golf on the latest edition of “The Insider.”  This edition of Insider features:

• Getting to know Director Trey Adams from playing golf in high school to Mississippi State

For more information on the Murfreesboro Golf Department, www.oldfortgolfclub.com or call 615-896-2448. The Golf Department also has a Facebook page, Twitter and a newsletter.   

Trey Duke, Murfreesboro City Schools Director, shares priorities and leadership goals for the new school year on the latest edition of “The Insider.” This edition of Insider features: · How the District is working to bridge the “learning gap” following the Covid-pandemic · The five main district priorities for the new school year · Murfreesboro City Schools approach to handling social distancing and other CDC guidelines · What MCS staff and families need to know about Director Duke’s leadership · Federal Stimulus funding and student learning For more information on Murfreesboro City Schools, visit www.CitySchools.net.

Gordon Ferguson, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, is featured in the latest edition of “The Insider,’ the City’s official podcast. Ferguson has been a fixture in healthcare leadership in Rutherford County, but he’s not resting on past accomplishments. Plans are in the works for a new cardiac surgery program and neighborhood hospital west of I-24.  “The Insider,” is hosted by Mike Browning.

This edition of "Insider" features:

• The history of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Middle Tennessee 

The City’s Revised Solid Waste Ordinance is featured in the latest edition of “The Insider,’ the City’s official podcast. The new ordinance takes effect August 1, 2021, with changes to requirements for best practice disposal of grass clippings, bulk item pick-up fees, and fees for private lawn and tree services. The guests are Assistant City Manager Darren Gore and Russell Gossett, director of the Solid Waste Department.

Find about more about Spring Fling, TSSAA's spring championships, to Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.

Flooding is one of the costliest disasters in the U.S., resulting in $4 billion in annual property damage and one of the highest losses of life due to natural disaster. Following the Covid-19 delay in 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has resumed the review process for the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for Rutherford County, including Murfreesboro. Providing more information about the process is Development Services Executive Director Sam Huddleston.