Murfreesboro City Hall and other city facilities are scheduled to open on Friday morning, January 10. However, staffing may be reduced if weather conditions necessitate early dismissal to ensure safety and avoid hazardous road conditions. Essential services including emergency operations, public safety, and public works will continue to function. Murfreesboro Police officers are ready to assist drivers during weather-related emergencies, and residents are advised to avoid driving unless necessary. The non-emergency contact number for the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is 615-893-1311.
The Solid Waste Department may have limited collection services on January 10, aiming to start at 5 a.m. to complete as much of the garbage collection as possible before conditions worsen. Uncollected areas will be prioritized on Monday. For updates, residents should check the city’s social media. The Main Street Convenience Center will remain closed on Friday, and there will be no brush and limb collection.
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Murfreesboro Transit schedules could also be affected on January 10 and 11 due to inclement weather, as operations cease during heavy snow and hazardous conditions. Commuters should plan for alternative transportation.
The City Street Department, under contract with TDOT, will handle ice and snow removal on state routes and city thoroughfares. Motorists noticing hazardous street conditions should report them by calling 615-893-4380. Subdivision streets are generally not serviced due to resource constraints, with priority given to major routes.
Motorists are encouraged to drive cautiously in adverse weather. In case of minor accidents without injuries, drivers should move vehicles off the road to prevent secondary incidents. For updates from the MPD, visit their [website](https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2634/Police) or follow their social media channels.
The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is prepared to close facilities, including Runway 18-36, if necessary, and has equipment ready to clear runways and taxiways. The Old Fort Golf Course and Bloomfield Links will close until conditions improve, but the Old Fort Clubhouse will operate as usual. Inquiries can be directed to 615-896-2448.
Most Parks & Recreation facilities in Murfreesboro plan to stay open, with some adjustments to programming. Maintenance staff will pre-salt these facilities early on Friday and Saturday. Updates will be posted on Parks & Recreation social media.
For more information, residents should visit [Murfreesboro’s official website](https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/), follow the City’s Facebook and X feeds, or check road conditions via the City’s [YouTube traffic camera channel](https://www.youtube.com/@cityofmurfreesboro-traffic7836/live). For additional city news, visit [Murfreesborotn.gov](http://www.Murfreesborotn.gov).
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