City Hall offices closing to Public at Noon; most recreation facilities remain open until 4:30 p.m.

City Hall will close to the Public at Noon Friday Dec. 10, but limited staffing will continue to maintain offices in most departments, including Water Resources Customer Service, 300 NW Broad St., until 4:30 p.m. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate during the afternoon hours. City Schools, including EPS and Central Office, are closed. For up-to-date closings and cancellations, visit https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/

The Street Department is actively plowing and salting State Routes and major thoroughfares. Street Crews are working in two 12-hour shifts until roadways are clear for travel.

The City Street Department provides ice and snow removal on State Routes within City limits under contract to TDOT as well as City streets and thoroughfares. If motorists see hazardous street conditions that need attention, please call 615-893-4380. Subdivision City streets are typically not salted or plowed due to limited equipment and personnel resources as crews focus on primary thoroughfares.

Essential City services, Emergency operations, critical operations, Public Safety and Public Works/Street Department for snow and ice removal, continue to operate. Murfreesboro Police officers are assisting drivers during weather-related emergencies. Motorists should avoid driving during inclement weather, unless necessary. The non-emergency number for the MPD is 615-893-1311. All Murfreesboro Fire Rescue stations and Fire Administration are operating.

As of 9:25 a.m. this morning, MPD officers had responded to five weather-related non-injury crashes. Officers have also responded to several road hazard calls where bridges or streets reporting icing to prevent a hazard for motorists.

Motorists are urged to "Take It Slow" in ice and snow. If you are involved in a minor vehicle crash without injuries, the Murfreesboro Police Department asks you to move your vehicle out of the roadway, if possible, to avoid secondary crashes. The non-emergency number for the MPD is 615-893-1311. For MPD updates, visit https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2634/Police or social media.

Murfreesboro Solid Waste conducted collection service Friday morning, starting collection at 5 a.m. to collect as much garbage as possible before conditions deteriorate. Approximately 650 remaining customers will be top priority Monday morning. Middle Point Landfill closed at 8 a.m. Friday. Solid Waste is collecting garbage until all trucks are fully loaded. Check social media for updates. The Convenience Center located on Main Street will be closed Friday. No brush and limb collection Friday, Jan. 10.

Murfreesboro Transit is not operating. Murfreesboro Transit does not operate during heavy snow and hazardous road conditions. Riders should continue to make preparations for other modes of transportation.

The Municipal Airport runway is closed and the Airport has minimum staffing in place.

The Airport has equipment prepared to clear the runways, taxiways, and ramp as soon as optimal to begin snow removal.

Old Fort Golf Course and Bloomfield Links are closed until temperatures and conditions improve. The Old Fort Clubhouse will remain open for normal business hours. Call 615-896-2448 for questions.

Most Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation facilities (MPRD) remain open with some programming adjustments. Facilities will close at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, and reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Check for updates on Parks & Recreation social media. Outdoor parks and greenway trails remain open for use. Users should exercise caution with snow, ice and slick conditions during use of the outdoor facilities.

For information on the Murfreesboro Streets Department, contact Public Works Executive Director Raymond Hillis at 615-893-4380 or [email protected].

Continue to check for updates and more information at https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/ or on the City's Facebook and X feeds. Stay up-to-date on road conditions in Murfreesboro by viewing the City's live traffic cameras on Murfreesboro CityTV at www.murfreesborotn.gov/citytv

For City News online, visit www.Murfreesborotn.gov.

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