Murfreesboro

City Council - Public Comment

This is a special meeting dedicated solely to public comment on any topic, with no specific items for council decision or discussion. The session is limited to 30 minutes with a 3-minute speaking limit per registered speaker.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on several land use matters, including a PRD zoning amendment, annexation of 17.48 acres along Halls Hill Pike, and rezoning of 14.61 acres on Cason Lane. They will also consider adopting the FY27 tax rate and approving various contracts and amendments, including a lawn care service amendment and chemical contract extension.

• First reading of Ordinance 26-O-22 to adopt FY27 tax rate
• Public hearing and first reading for annexation and zoning of 17.48 acres at Halls Hill Pike
• Rezoning of 14.61 acres on Cason Lane
• Amendment to lawn care contract with Barton Lawn Care adding $5,100 for five pump stations
• Third amendment to Brenntag chemical contract for sodium hypochlorite at estimated $225,000/year

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on several items, including amendments to the city's Design Guidelines and Standards, an annexation petition for 10.97 acres on Elam Road, and a zoning change for 11.4 acres near Indian Park Drive. The commission will also vote on abandoning drainage easements on Gene Dixon Drive and Paul Norman Drive, and elect a chair and vice-chair for the coming year.

• Public hearing and adoption of revised Design Guidelines and Standards (2026-805)
• Annexation petition for 10.97 acres along Elam Road (2026-504)
• Rezoning of 11.4 acres from RS-12 to RS-10 near Indian Park Drive (2026-414)
• Drainage easement abandonment on Gene Dixon Drive and Spiroff Drive (2026-707)
• Drainage easement abandonment on Paul Norman Drive (2026-708)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission approved a $500,000 renovation plan for Rogers Park to include new courts and lighting. Additionally, the board authorized several fee adjustments for park rentals, field trips, and cultural programs.

• Rogers Park Renovation Project ($500,000 total; $250,000 city match)
• Wilderness Station field trip fee increases
• Patterson Park pavilion and greenspace rental fee changes
• Art Detectives tabletop mystery program approval
• Age range adjustments for Downtown Art Sampler and Photography Walk

City Council / Planning Commission - Joint Conceptual Workshop

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint conceptual workshop to discuss three items: a rezoning request for a mixed-use development on North Spring Street, a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to regulate outdoor pickleball courts as a separate land use, and a discussion of a small area plan for the Manchester Pike Corridor.

• Rezoning of 503 & 515 N. Spring St. for a 20-unit multi-family development with 47 parking spaces
• Proposed ordinance adds definition and standards for outdoor pickleball courts, including 300-foot residential setback and noise limits
• Outdoor pickleball courts allowed by right in CH, HI, GI, LI, and P zones; by special permit in OG, CL, CF zones
• Pickleball hours restricted to 7am-10pm within 600 feet of residential zones unless exempted for parks/schools
• Discussion of small area plan for Manchester Pike Corridor

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals will consider six special use permit applications, including one for an accessory apartment at 1715 Spiroff Drive and five for seasonal fireworks sales at various locations along Lascassas Pike, Memorial Boulevard, and South Church Street.

• Consideration of accessory apartment permit at 1715 Spiroff Drive
• Consideration of seasonal fireworks sales permits at 2042-2050 Lascassas Pike
• Consideration of seasonal fireworks sales permits at 2325 Memorial Boulevard
• Consideration of seasonal fireworks sales permits at 2910-2946 South Church Street
• Consideration of seasonal fireworks sales permits at 2441-2449 Old Fort Parkway

Water Resources Board

The board is considering several contract amendments, including expanded lawn care services and chemical supply renewals. They are also reviewing contingency fund allocations for a full-scale thermal dryer project at the WRRF.

• Amendment to Barton Lawn Care adding five pump stations ($5,100 increase)
• Chemical contract amendment with Brenntag Mid-South LLC
• Contingency allocation of $105,381 for the WRRF thermal dryer project
• Cherry Lane Extension easement offer
• 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation LJA Task Order and Contract change orders

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The Tennis and Pickleball Commission will meet to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding outdoor pickleball facilities. The body will also receive updates on facility maintenance and the status of various court projects.

• Presentation on Outdoor Pickleball Zoning Ordinance Amendment
• Facility updates for Adams Tennis Complex (ATC)
• Discussion of 8 planned pickleball courts at Veterans Park (est. 2027 opening)
• Review of court conditions and funding needs at Patterson and Rogers parks

City Council

The City Council will review several second-reading rezoning ordinances and various municipal contracts. Key discussions include police equipment upgrades, water resource amendments, and liquor compliance renewals.

• Rezoning of properties on East Pitts Lane, NW Broad Street, Gresham Lane, Memorial Boulevard, Lascassas Pike, and Monroe Street
• Purchase of Vesta 911 Command Posts from Motorola
• Contract with Flock Group for Raven Gunshot Detection
• Miracle League Turf installation at David Price Miracle Field
• Annual City Paving, Concrete, and Storm Drainage contract renewals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on a consent agenda including plats for subdivisions and a site plan for an Advance Auto Parts store. New business items include a rezoning of 11.4 acres near Indian Park Drive and a major annexation and rezoning for the Campbell Crossing PRD along Old Lebanon Pike. Staff will present proposed amendments to the City's Design Guidelines.

• Advance Auto Parts site plan: 6,912 sq ft store on 1.03 acres at Veterans Parkway
• Farmhouse Downs Section 2 Phase 2: final plat for 36 lots on 10.74 acres off Lyons Farm Parkway
• River Park preliminary plat: 4 lots and common area on 13.96 acres along Medical Center Parkway
• Rezoning 11.4 acres north of Indian Park Drive from RS-12 to RS-10
• Annexation of 89.1 acres and PRD zoning for 74.6 acres (Campbell Crossing) along Old Lebanon Pike

The Commission approved several residential plats, a retail site plan for Advance Auto Parts, and improvements for the Center for the Arts. Public hearings were scheduled for July and August regarding new zoning requests, an annexation petition, and city design guideline amendments.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Veterans Cove, Gardens of Three Rivers, Farmhouse Downs, and Advance Auto Parts site plan (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved River Park preliminary plat for 4 lots (7-0)
• Approved Center for the Arts site plan for accessibility and landscaping (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for RS-12 to RS-10 rezoning on July 1, 2026 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 89.1-acre annexation petition on August 5, 2026 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Campbell Crossing PRD zoning on August 5, 2026 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Design Guidelines and Standards amendments on July 1, 2026 (7-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will decide on the FAA-recommended location and height for a new air traffic control tower. They will also consider a work order for a Runway 18 RPZ study and a fuel price program for based customers. Project updates on hangar development, corporate hangar design, and approach mitigation are scheduled.

• Approve FAA Vista recommended ATC tower location and height
• Approve Barge Work Order for Runway 18 RPZ Study
• Approve Based Customer Fuel Price Program
• Project status: Hangar Pad Development (stop work order issued), Corporate Hangar Design, Approach Mitigation, Pavement Repair, Airport Sign, BNA Class B Airspace

The Airport Commission approved the FY27 budget with a 3.5% annual hangar rent increase (motion carried after two proposed rates of 3% and 4% failed). They also approved purchasing a tractor and rotary cutter via state grant, authorized a stormwater study, contracted for removal of an old fuel farm, and granted a 5-year lease extension option to Murfreesboro Aviation with 4% annual rent increase.

• Approved January 2026 minutes with attendance correction (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of New Holland tractor, loader, and Bush Hog rotary cutter via state grant (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater capacity and quality control study and design work authorization (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Reble Services for fuel farm removal (unanimous)
• Approved Murfreesboro Aviation lease amendment with additional 5-year extension and 4% annual rent increase (unanimous)
• Proposed FY27 budget with 3% rent increase (motion lost)
• Proposed FY27 budget with 4% rent increase (motion lost)
• Approved FY27 budget with 3.5% annual hangar rent increase (motion carried)