City of Murfreesboro, TN - Government

Insider Podcast-Parks & Recreation 2022 Summer Events & Activities

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’s monthly podcast with host Mike Browning.

Insider Podcast-Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford 95th Anniversary

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 commemorate 95-years of serving the people of Murfreesboro and surrounding communities. Community leaders attended the event, including some associated with its early days and beginnings of the new hospital.

10-Code Podcast-National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

"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.

Insider Podcast-Road Projects Update

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

Insider Podcast-H3ARC (Housing, Health & Human Services Alliance of Rutherford County)

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.

Insider Podcast - Mayor McFarland ”A Look Back at 2021” (Part 2 of 2)

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.

Murfreesboro Storytellers Finale with John Hood

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.

Insider Podcast: Mayor McFarland Part 1

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.