Murfreesboro’s “In the City” September Edition Highlights

The September edition of "In the City" covers election results, road modifications, and local events.

The September edition of Murfreesboro’s “In the City” began airing on Labor Day, September 2, across City TV, Facebook, YouTube, and other City platforms. The monthly magazine spotlights a range of topics including City election results, modifications to Asbury Lane and Medical Center Parkway, Theater Camp, and the newly created Murfreesboro Sports Authority.

Hosted by Michael Linn White, the latest edition features various happenings around the City of Murfreesboro. “In the City” airs on CityTV throughout the month at 8:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. The news magazine is also available anytime on the City of Murfreesboro’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Highlighted stories this month include:

– Incumbents Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, and Kirt Wade were re-elected in the recent Municipal Murfreesboro City Election. Watch the coverage here.

– The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Pump Diver Operator Training class prepares firefighters seeking to become engineers. More details can be found here.

– The new Murfreesboro Sports Authority recently held its first organizational meeting at the Municipal Airport. Coverage by Steve Burris is available here.

– The Murfreesboro Miracle League kicked off the fall season with a Pool Party at Sports*Com. Michael Linn White reports here.

– The Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Theater Camp attracted enthusiastic performers to study song, dance, and costumes for a full production. Watch John Padgett’s story here.

– Important updates for motorists regarding changes to Asbury Lane are presented here.

– The Tennessee Highway Safety Office awarded the Murfreesboro Police Department with a Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant. Coverage can be seen here.

– Meet “Kora” and “Curly,” the Rutherford County PAWS Pets of the Month. For more information, contact PAWS at paws@rutherfordcountytn.gov or call 615-898-7740.

– The return of Lunch on the Plaza and the announcement of the STARS Award winner.

– The reopening ceremony of the Old Fort Golf Club 18-hole course after renovations on August 30. Watch the ceremony here. To make Tee-time reservations for Old Fort Park Golf Club, call 615-896-2448 or visit www.oldfortgolfclub.com.

Produced by Steve Burris at the City Hall studios, “In the City” is available on Comcast Xfinity Channels 3 and 1094, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile devices, and the City website www.murfreesborotn.gov/citytv.

For the latest City news, visit www.murfreesborotn.gov or watch recent newsbreaks and past episodes of “In the City” on the City’s YouTube channel or www.murfreesborotn.gov/videos.

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