Tommy Bragg Drive, Journey Home, School Safety, and more featured ‘In the City’

The November "In the City" features the naming of a critical roadway extension to ease traffic congestion, the ribbon cutting for construction of a new Journey Home, and training to enhance school safety.

"In the City" is airing on CityTV, Facebook, YouTube, and other City platforms throughout the month of November. CityTVs Michael Linn White hosts the latest edition, featuring happenings in the City of Murfreesboro. Stories also featured "In the City" include economic tourism, the Safe Haven Baby Box, Fire Expo, stormwater success, and more.

"In the City" airs on CityTV throughout the month at 8:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. Watch the news magazine anytime on the City of Murfreesboro's YouTube channel and Facebook page https://youtu.be/Su1fR0-yjWg Here are YouTube links to individual stories featured on this month's "In the City":

• The City honored former Mayor Tommy Bragg with the dedication of the Tommy Bragg Drive for an $8.65 million extension and bridge over the Stones River connecting Cason Lane and River Rock Blvd. with Beasie Rd. Steve Burris and Michael Linn White take viewers to the official ceremony and first drive on the new roadway https://youtu.be/UUYTv7pdiGE?si=c-o2aWaUa368wyt0
• The Journey Home,dedicated to serving the homeless, attracted supporters for a groundbreaking celebration of a new 20,000 square foot facility on Old Salem Rd. https://youtu.be/X95Bv7e-u2Q?si=GiFnl87n7_lAM9Tp
• Michael Linn White features the latest data on the economic growth benefits of Tourism in Rutherford County. Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Sr. Vice President Barbara Wolke highlights the value of attracting visitors to the sports capital of Tennessee. Cultural tourism and the arts also attract thousands of visitors and dollars resulting in a top ten ranking in the State https://youtu.be/0EIWDVmqF0A?si=Nxjdr5-tAullThxL
• A Safe HavenBaby Box is now located at Fire Rescue Station No. 4 off Medical Center Parkway to encourage parents to safely surrender their child anonymously. Steve Burris reveals how the Baby Box works https://youtu.be/syNRmH843Bg?si=9g-fZ-O2Y11jOalZ
• Murfreesboro's annual Fire Expo brought together first responders from the City and County to engage residents fire safety information and extraction competition https://youtu.be/CIOM8ubfvTA?si=W9OcS-kBb_7NywXv
• Watch a Stormwater Success Story highlighted in a report on the book "Rainy Day" dedicated to John McFadden of Green Interchange for his leadership in restoring Garrison Creek https://youtu.be/p3z28wPeOX8?si=vc87tAj5vFnDKQw3
• School Crisis Training brought together teachers and public safety personnel to conduct tabletop exercises to work as a team and improve effectiveness in responding to an emergency such as a bus crash or active shooter. John Padgett interviews MPD Captain Don Fanning about the importance of preparing for a crisis https://youtu.be/X4CtJUr-p7A?si=cCjRWbt-xnEtAurs
• Perform Murfreesboro's Tech Junior program reveals a different side of theatrical production that exposes young enthusiasts to what happens backstagefrom sound and lighting to makeup design and costumes https://youtu.be/jdvPXlKTOZY?si=HH-lslyTiWcf4oJN
• Meet "Wally," and "Kenny" featured in the Rutherford County PAWS Pet of the Month. For more information, contact PAWS at [email protected] or call 615-898-7740. Also, Imagining A Day Without Water Video Contest winners, City Schools Foundation Grants, and another CityTV Award Winner John Padgett who takes home Silver from 3CMA.

The City of Murfreesboro is conducting a Special Census campaign, "Count Me In," to count, verify and certify an accurate count of all residents.

Simply go to www.murfreesborocensus.com or link through the QR Code to be counted with your address and the first and last names of everyone living in your household. Based on new permits and net migration, officials estimate the City's population has growth 20,000 since the 2020 Federal Census. Watch Mayor Shane McFarland explain the economic and tax benefits of being counted in this YouTube video https://youtu.be/0PPgtDRaDco?si=G7UgbO40MCiEijyr. The Fire Rescue Department will visit households who don't respond.

CityTV's Steve Burris produces "In the City" at the studios in Murfreesboro City Hall. View Murfreesboro CityTV on Comcast Xfinity Channels 3 and 1094, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Mobile devices and the City website www.murfreesborotn.gov/citytv.

For all the latest City news, visit www.murfreesborotn.gov or watch the most recent newsbreaks and past episodes of "In the City" on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/cityofmurfreesboro or https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/videos.

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