Murfreesboro recently celebrated the opening of its new Skatepark and Pump Track at Old Fort Park. Mayor Shane McFarland officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the inauguration of the 12,000 square feet facility designed for skateboarding, biking, and scootering. This new addition has been well-received by the local community.
Another significant development is the groundbreaking ceremony for a new annex at Reeves Rogers Elementary School. This 4,000 square feet extension will feature enhanced security measures and a conference room for parents and teachers. The project is estimated to cost $2.8 million.
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The Old Fort Golf Club is also set to reopen after extensive renovations. The improvements include bunker enhancements, green renovations, and a new driving range tee. The golf course will be available for play starting August 30, with tee time reservations opening on August 25.
Murfreesboro City Schools hosted its annual Signing Day event at Scales Elementary School to welcome newly hired teachers, celebrating their addition to the district with the same enthusiasm as athletic signing days.
The Murfreesboro Police Department’s Junior Officer Summer Camp was another highlight, providing young participants a glimpse into the life of a police officer. The event received positive feedback from the community.
Additionally, construction is ongoing for the Tennis Courts at Old Fort Park. The courts are being updated to include six new tennis courts, six pickleball courts, and a new hitting wall.
CityTV’s “In the City” program, hosted by Michael Linn White, covers these events and more. The show airs multiple times daily on CityTV and is also available on the City of Murfreesboro’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
For more information on these stories and to watch individual segments, check out the following links:
– [Skatepark Opening](https://youtu.be/Qhuf4CJH4Ok?si=eqX-0SL7EBlINuId)
– [Reeves Rogers Elementary School Expansion](https://youtu.be/jnCX2jlaNd0?si=OqlEgODMUPPXtT9x)
– [Old Fort Golf Club Renovations](https://youtu.be/kjwoA08gDy0?si=1TT6Ny1-4JIaKxqK)
– [Scales Elementary School Signing Day](https://youtu.be/NWzKvVgRcOU?si=_ZQQ_uNzN57CgHkq)
– [Junior Officer Summer Camp](https://youtu.be/jCjigO-qHwg?si=txUBRicfxgytn1cK)
– [Tennis Court Renovations](https://youtu.be/GwvCSbeml-c?si=9KkGTvfkb7imxIVB)
To make tee-time reservations for Old Fort Park Golf Club, call 615-896-2448 or visit [Old Fort Golf Club](http://www.oldfortgolfclub.com). Volunteers are also needed for the Meals on Wheels program; interested individuals can call 615-895-1870 or email mow.murfreesboro@mchra.com.
CityTV can be viewed on Comcast Xfinity Channels 3 and 1094, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile devices, and the City’s website at [Murfreesboro CityTV](http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/citytv). For the latest city news, visit [Murfreesboro’s official website](http://www.murfreesborotn.gov) or watch recent newsbreaks and past episodes on [Murfreesboro’s YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/cityofmurfreesboro).
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