Inside Murfreesboro’s Summer of Fun: Parks, Camps & Spring Fling Highlights

May 30, 2025 at 11:14 am by WGNS News


On this episode of the WGNS Action Line with host Scott Walker, we dive into an exciting summer lineup from the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. Director Nate Williams shares details on over 40 different summer camps available for local youth, while Assistant Director Thomas Laird and Marketing Coordinator Lynn Caldwell join the conversation to talk Spring Fling highlights and upcoming events across the city. With 70 to 80 additional staff joining the department this summer and swimming pools now open, it's shaping up to be a season full of fun and community engagement!

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