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City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran discusses ‘Flashing Yellow’ left turn arrow and other technology utilized to improve traffic flow.

"10-Code" is a public safety podcast by the Murfreesboro Police Department, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department and Murfreesboro Emergency Communications. On this episode, we discuss recruiting efforts from each department.

The Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department details plans for Celebration Under the Stars and the Juneteenth celebration on the June edition of “The Insider.” Also highlighted is the long-running Movies Under the Stars program. Parks Director Nate Williams and Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center Facility Coordinator Vonchelle Stembridge are the featured guests on “The Insider,” the City’...

Gordon B. Ferguson, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, is featured in the latest edition of “The Insider,’ the City’s official podcast. The hospital is celebrating its 95th year of serving Rutherford County with plans for a new cardiac surgery program and neighborhood hospital, Westlawn, west of I-24. Ascension Saint Thomas hosted a celebration Monday, May 2, 2022, to commemor...

"10-Code" is a public safety podcast by the Murfreesboro Police Department, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department and Murfreesboro Emergency Communications. On the premiere episode, we highlight National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16) and how dispatchers work with both Police and Fire Rescue.

Road improvements slated in 2022 are highlighted on this episode of “The Insider,” the City’s official podcast. Chris Griffith, executive director for Public Infrastructure, highlights multiple projects. Improving traffic flow and reducing traffic congestion is the aim of major street improvements to widen roadways or add turn lanes, as well as sidewalks and multi-use paths. The Rutherford Blvd. E...

Geoff Parker, executive director of Housing, Health & Human Services Alliance of Rutherford County (H3ARC) is the guest on the latest edition of “The Insider.” Parker addresses trends with the unsheltered and chronically homeless populations and provides ways to engage and assist in solutions.

Mayor Shane McFarland continues his look back at 2021 and a look ahead to 2022 on Part 2 of “The Insider.” Some of the topics discussed in Part 2 include the terminal at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, plans for a new West Park and the "conceptual agreement" of a property swap between the City and Middle Tennessee Electric and continued development plans in the Broad Street area particularly t...

For the final episode of "Murfreesboro Storytellers", we interview our host John Hood on his life and legacy.  From his days working in radio in the 1950's, his commitment to public service to his love for his alma mater, Middle Tennessee State University, his story is inspirational.

Mayor Shane McFarland provides a look back at 2021 and a look ahead to 2022 on the latest edition of “The Insider.” Mayor McFarland is celebrating his twentieth year with the City of Murfreesboro, including four years serving on the Murfreesboro Planning Commission. Mayor McFarland will be featured in a two-part podcast with Part 1 airing in early January and Part 2 later this month. Some of the t...

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...

The Greenway Art Festival returns in Old Fort Park for its 17th year. The annual art festival and Murfreesboro Cultural Arts are featured on “The Insider,” the City’s official podcast. Learn all about Visual Arts and Performing Arts from Susan Hicks and Lisa Browning, two cultural arts enthusiasts who work for the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department.   This edition of Insider features: •...

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 Understanding what is required to become PGA Class A member and Callaway Certified Golf Fitter   How golf has changed during the Covid-19 pandemic,...

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 a...

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...

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...

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, inclu...

The Murfreesboro Housing Authority is featured on this episode with guest Thomas Rowe, chief executive officer for MHA. The Murfreesboro Housing Authority is engaged in a two-phase plan to redevelop two affordable-housing communities in Murfreesboro—Parkside and Mercury Court—similar to Oakland Courts. The plans require City Planning approval with Phase One anticipated in Fall 2021. SHOW LESS

Updates on many of Murfreesboro’s road projects (roads, bridges and sidewalks) are featured in this podcast.  The guest is City Engineer Chris Griffith.  Projects discussed include... River Rock-Beasie Road Bridge over Stones River Warrior Drive Exension to Beasie Road near New Salem Hwy  Cherry Lane Phase 2 and Phase 3 Thompson Lane:  NW Broad to Memorial by TDOT  Brinkley Road Bridge near Blaze...

Host Mike Browning interviews Nate Williams and Rachel Singer with the Parks & Recreation Department on the Murfreesboro Greenway System including information on the newest trail in the Barfield area.

Murfreesboro’s new Municipal Airport Terminal is featured in the latest edition of “The Insider,” the City’s monthly podcast.  The City recently completed construction of a new Municipal Airport Terminal, replacing the old terminal built in 1952.  The new 16,000-sqaure-foot terminal includes a large main lobby with raised and ground level observation areas, lounge seating, a large leasable busines...

Water Resources Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is scheduled to begin work on water and/or sewer replacements in the N. Highland neighborhood, beginning Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. No through traffic will be allowed on streets where sewer and water line improvements are being constructed. Traffic on N. Highland Ave. will be detoured around the affected areas during construction upgrades. Find out more...

Have You Been counted? If not, there’s still time to respond easily and safely to the 2020 Census online at www.my2020census.gov . Those who fail to respond online, phone or mail by the end of July will be visited in-person by federal Census takers between Aug. 11 and Oct. 31. As of July 8, Murfreesboro’s self-response rate was 62 percent.