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(MURFREESBORO) Safety issues has caused the closing of the boardwalk at Murfree Spring Wetland, according to officials with the City of Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department. Engineers will conduct a detailed inspection and analysis to determine the level of repairs needed and the timeframe for closure and repairs.  Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation's Director Nate Williams said, "After a preliminary assessment of the boardwalk, inspectors determined that the boar...

Children of all ages can get hands-on with science, technology, engineering, art and math throughout events held across Tennessee.

The Tennessee STEAM Festival incorporates events at a wide range of museums, schools, community centers and other attractions!

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the 6th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 14-23.The Festival was founded by the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring and incorporates events hosted by a wide range of museums, schools, community centers and other attractions. More information is available at TNsteam.org.The Festival’s popular “STEAM-a-Palooza&am...

As the war in Ukraine continues on, kids in Middle Tennessee have become pen pals with kids still in Kyiv.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Graduate student Sarah Hicks is not the typical English graduate program student. She returned to school after working four years as an English as a second language, or ESL, teacher but not to further her classroom career. She wants to pursue a niche career as a show writer or narrative and experience designer.   “I want to create stories that people can be a part of,” Hicks said, &...

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce reports this area has made it to the TOP 15 PLACES TO VACATION in Tennessee! Here are some ideas for you to try.  Murfreesboro lands in 15 Best Tennessee Vacation Spots - Digital travel magazine, Trips to Discover, recently featured Murfreesboro in its 15 best Tennessee Vacation Spots article. Stones River Battlefield, Cannonsburgh Village, Oaklands Mansion, and Discovery Center at Murfree Spring are all mentioned, as wel...

The Murfreesboro City Council agreed to acquire properties for three parks for west side, downtown area and by former factory grounds.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro City Council Wednesday (June 8) approved the City’s $247.1 million proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) General Fund Budget on second reading following a special Budget Review meeting on May 19, 2022, and public hearing and first reading May 26, 2022. “The City of Murfreesboro remains in excellent financial condition after successfully managing our fiscal strength through the pandemic,” said Mayor Shane McFarland...

The Tennessee Department of Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture team up with local schools to keep kids from going hungry in the summer.