City Growth

Murfreesboro City Council Updates: Kirt Wade on Growth, Traffic, and Public Safety

Aug 13, 2026 at 11:02 am

Looking for the latest insights from the Murfreesboro City Council? Councilman Kirt Wade sits down to unpack the unique challenges and massive opportunities facing one of Te.... Read More

Nashville's "Thrivence" Selected by City Council to Lead Murfreesboro Planning Department Efficiency Study

Oct 23, 2025 at 08:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, to approve a $95,000 consulting contract with Thrivence, LLC to conduct an organ.... Read More

TDOT’s $61.5 Million Old Fort Parkway Widening Set to Begin in 2031

Apr 08, 2025 at 05:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has updated its 10-Year Project Plan, highlighting significant infrastructure enhancements for Mu.... Read More

City Residents Should ‘Be on the Lookout’ for Special Census Mailers Throughout December

Dec 10, 2024 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the City of Murfreesboro conducts a critical Special Census campaign, “Count Me In,” to verify and certify an accurat.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Solve Staff Shortages, But Growth will Spur Future Challenges as Student Population Increases to 61,300+ Students Throughout Rutherford County

Oct 03, 2024 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

Listen to our entire interview with guests Lisa Trail and Tori Carr from the Murfreesboro City Schools Above. MURFREESBORO, TN - One of the major news stories across the na.... Read More

Conversations with Murfreesboro Councilmember Jami Averwater

Jun 12, 2024 at 12:01 pm by WGNS News

Today on the WGNS podcast, Bart Walker sits down with Murfreesboro City Councilmember Jami Averwater to discuss various issues that may impact the city. As a native of Rutherf.... Read More

Shifting Demographics: Tennessee's Migration Story and Murfreesboro's Rise

Mar 28, 2024 at 01:56 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - In a dynamic shift of population dynamics, Tennessee emerges as a focal point for migration trends, drawing individuals from various corners of the country.... Read More