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Courtesy of City of Murfreesboro View Comments The city of Murfreesboro recently launched a project to teach the community of prominent figures behind the names of parks, roads, bridges and memorials. While many residents may know the Doug Young Public Safety Training Center off New Salem Highway is named after the former vice mayor and councilman, other names are less notable, especially to newcomers.  Who was John Bragg whose name resides on a highway to Woodbury? What did Baxter Ertis Hobgood do before his name appeared on a Murfreesboro elementary school? Who is behind the name on Vaugh...

Ram's Road Warnings Through 7/10/2021 Jul 03, 2021 at 11:38 am by WGNS (MURFREESBORO)  Once the fireworks fade, construction crews will be out in force. Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran warns of road challenges through July 10, 2021.  City Construction Projects Old Pinnacle Building Demolition Work (N Maple St at W College St) Expected No Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday:  Site construction work continues.  There will be minor traffic interruptions.   Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.   Oakland Court Development (Lok...

Construction on the new shopping center on South Church Street that will be anchored by Aldi grocery store is finally underway, an official confirmed. Steelhead Building Group kicked off building Phase I of The Marketplace at Savannah Ridge, a 24-acre retail development in Murfreesboro at the corner of Joe B. Jackson Parkway and South Church Street  “It’s going to completely transform a previously untouched area in the city, and we hope it’ll be a catalyst for other development around it," said Steelhead Principal James Pollard. The new shopping center, owned by BSM Properties, is l...

Roger Haley Dies From COVID-19 Complications Feb 20, 2021 at 01:27 pm by WGNS (MURFREESBORO)  Former Murfreesboro City Manager Roger Haley passed away Friday (2/20/2021) as a result of complications brought on by COVID-19. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later from Jennings and Ayers.  His wife, Haley, posted on her FaceBook page, "It is with great sadness and heartbreak, I have to announce the passing of my husband, Roger G Haley due to complications of COVID virus. Arrangements for a Celebration of Life will be made at a later date as ...

Sunset: 07:17:29 PM Dew Point: 46° Today Showers early, then partly cloudy for the afternoon. High 76F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Tonight Partly cloudy this evening followed by increasing clouds with showers developing after midnight. Low 54F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Tomorrow Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High near 60F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.