MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Two City employees were honored by Mayor Shane McFarland, Thursday, March 17, for representing the City in a positive light, exhibiting the core values, and creating a better quality of life for citizens. Maria Routon and Crystal Ellis McFerrin are the newest STARS Award recipients. Maria Routon, Building & Codes Department Permit Technician, joined the City team as a Permits Technician in the Building & Codes Department on August 5, .