The City of Murfreesboro has taken a step towards enhancing transparency by providing an online option for submitting public records requests. While traditional methods remain available, the new online form is intended to offer a more convenient experience for requestors. The online request form can be accessed through this link or by visiting the City’s official website under the Helpful Links section at the bottom of the homepage.
According to Murfreesboro City Clerk Melanie Joy Peterson, the city has partnered with JustFOIA to streamline the public records request process, aiming to manage requests more effectively and improve response times. Donny Barstow, President & CEO of JustFOIA, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting the positive impact on both city staff and citizens.
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Murfreesboro Fire Department Achieves Full Staffing
The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department in Tennessee has reached full staffing, enhancing its service efficiency, following a significant pay increase approved by the city council in the 2025 budget. The pay raise has positively impacted staffing levels, with salaries for new recruits starting at $56,883. Fully staffed, the department can better respond to the city’s needs, with 20,894 incidents handled in 2024. MFRD operates 11 fire stations and will not hold a spring recruit class this year, focusing instead on current shifts. More information on recruitment can be found on the MFRD Recruitment page here and in a video here.