City of Murfreesboro, TN - Government

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. Extension is the latest of these improvements to be announced and approved by City Council.
 
This 30-minute edition of “The Insider” features:
 
• A new pedestrian-friendly bridge on Brinkley Road near Blaze Drive and Timber Creek
• Chaffin Place at Old Fort Parkway and Thompson Lane
• Phase 2 of Rucker Lane between Muirwood Blvd. and Hwy 96 (Franklin Road)
• Beasie Road and River Rock Blvd. Connector Bridge
• Phase 2 of New Salem Hwy east of I-24 to Old Fort Parkway

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 the Historic Bottoms location.

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 topics discussed in this edition include the FY 21-22 City Budget with the revenue growth from the Sales Tax and other revenue sources above projections, Murfreesboro’s explosive growth as #1 Boomtown, and economic development successes like the Legacy Sports Tennessee announcement, downtown re-development, and the Siegel Soccer Complex expansion.

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

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:
• Local Artist on the Greenway—local art and crafts can you expect to see on Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Old Fort Park for “Celebrating Hope,” the theme for the 2021 festival
• Live Performances featured at the Greenway Arts Festival include Tennessee Valley Winds, The Pilots, Bethany Trainor, Ernest Newsom and the 2021 Laureates
• Learn about Perform Murfreesboro, a Patterson Park fixture featuring five youth performances annually, as well as programming and summer camps
• Live Perform Murfreesboro performances include Annie Jr. with auditions Sept. 14 & 15 and performances Nov. 18-21
• Mark Saltalamachia, a 30-year veteran of teaching theater, is joining Perform Murfreesboro in September to direct Annie Jr.
• Visualize Murfreesboro’s arts programming, including ‘Art in the Rotunda’ and the Laureate Program