Murfreesboro public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals will review three special use permit applications to allow accessory apartments on single‑family residential lots at 835 River Rock Boulevard, 212 Spinelli Way, and 2618 Albany Court. The board will also consider the minutes from its September 24, 2025 meeting and receive a staff training update. No decisions have been recorded in the agenda.

• Application Z-25-031: special use permit for an accessory apartment at 835 River Rock Boulevard (RS‑15 zone)
• Application Z-25-030: special use permit for an accessory apartment at 212 Spinelli Way (RS‑8 zone)
• Application Z-25-029: special use permit for an accessory apartment at 2618 Albany Court (RS‑15 zone)
• Consideration of minutes from the September 24, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
• Staff training update

The Board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a special use permit for 835 River Rock Boulevard and another for 212 Spinelli Way, each subject to staff‑recommended conditions. The applicant for 2618 Albany Court withdrew his request.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved special use permit Z-25-031 for 835 River Rock Blvd (4-0)
• Approved special use permit Z-25-030 for 212 Spinelli Way with pathway condition (4-0)
• Application Z-25-029 withdrawn by applicant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an annexation petition for 93.6 acres and a zoning application for 87.7 acres along Manchester Pike. The body will also review several final plats for residential and commercial developments and propose amendments to the Zoning and Sign Ordinances.

• Annexation petition for 93.6 acres and zoning application for 87.7 acres along Manchester Pike
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding maximum lot coverage for single-family residential uses
• Proposed Sign Ordinance amendment regarding permanent ground-mounted large flag signs
• Initial design review for a 40-bed, 54,000 ft2 hospital on Kennedy Drive and Williams Drive
• Site plan review for a 31,931 ft2 health club along North Thompson Lane

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda items. It approved initial design reviews for the Waterstone hospital, Toyota repair building, and Clari Park plat, all subject to staff comments. The commission also scheduled public hearings for proposed zoning and sign ordinance amendments on Jan 7 2026 and for annexation and zoning applications on Feb 4 2026.

• Approved December 3, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain Jami Averwater)
• Approved Waterstone Lot 5 initial design review (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Toyota of Murfreesboro repair building initial design review (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Clari Park final plat (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing Jan 7 2026 for zoning amendment (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing Jan 7 2026 for sign ordinance amendment (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing Feb 4 2026 for annexation petition (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will review a request from property owner Jonathan Harmon for exterior window replacements. The commission is considering the use of Pella Reserve double hung windows with tempered glass and screens.

• H-25-016: Request for exterior window replacements at 746 East Main Street

The Historic Zoning Commission approved the minutes of its November 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved application H-25-016 for 746 E Main Street, allowing the homeowner to replace the existing windows with wooden Pella windows at an estimated cost of $30,000. No conditions were attached to the approval. The meeting adjourned with no further business.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved window replacement at 746 E Main St (5-0)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council meeting will address a mix of consent and action items, including equipment purchases, service contracts, and reimbursements. Council members will vote on an amendment to the city ethics code and on three final‑reading zoning rezoning ordinances. Additional discussion will cover water‑resources projects, a housing assistance program update, and a review of the City‑owned Medical Center Parkway sale agreement.

• Ordinance 25-O-41 Amendment to Ethics Code (2nd and Final Reading)
• Ordinance 25-OZ-37 Zoning for property along Blackman Road (2nd and Final Reading)
• Ordinance 25-OZ-38 Rezoning property along East Burton Street and North Spring Street (2nd and Final Reading)
• Ordinance 25-OZ-39 Rezoning property along Bridge Avenue and New Salem Highway (2nd and Final Reading)
• Resolution 25-R-33 Fire Trucks Purchases Reimbursement

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of purchases and ordinances, including a $316,248 purchase of 75 golf carts, a $120,000 purchase of two solid‑waste trucks, a reimbursement resolution for fire‑truck costs, and an amendment to the ethics code. It also approved three zoning/re‑zoning ordinances for Blackman Road, East Burton/North Spring Street, and Bridge Avenue/New Salem Highway. Additionally, the council approved a $2,910,258 contract for Thompson Lane and Battlefield pump‑station improvements and a $334,300 task order to update the wastewater facilities plan. All motions passed with a vote of six‑yes, zero‑no.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved purchase of 75 golf carts and Club Car Connect service ($316,248) (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved purchase of two knuckle boom trucks for Solid Waste ($120,000) (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑33 to reimburse fire‑truck purchases (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑41 amendment to Ethics Code (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0Z‑37 zoning for property along Blackman Road (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0Z‑38 rezoning of East Burton and North Spring Street (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved contract with Jarrett Builders for Thompson Lane and Battlefield pump‑station improvements ($2,910,258) (6‑yes, 0‑no)

Golf Commission

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission will meet to discuss operational changes and tournament programming for 2026. The body is also considering the purchase of a new golf cart fleet.

• New golf cart fleet purchase
• 2026 operational changes
• 2026 tournaments and golf programming
• Minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider approving annual software support for the Customer Information System and Vocantas IVR, as well as the purchase of a medium-duty work truck. The meeting will also include the review of audit drafts and various infrastructure projects.

• Customer Information System annual support ($153,382.40)
• Vocantas IVR annual support ($26,883.78)
• Medium-duty vehicle purchase ($77,615.92)
• Consideration of Thompson Ln Widening appraisals
• Review of FY25 Water Resources and Stormwater Fund audits

The Water Resources Board approved the consent agenda and accepted the October 28 minutes. It unanimously adopted audits for the Water Resources Department and the Stormwater Fund, and approved several capital projects, including a $170,000 valve‑replacement contract, a $334,300 wastewater‑plan task order, a $200,000 share of the J. Percy Priest water‑reallocation study, a $2,910,258 bid to replace two pump stations, and $929,717 in easement counteroffers for the Thompson Lane widening.

• Approved Consent Agenda (items A‑G) – unanimous
• Approved June 30, 2025 Water Resources Department audit – unanimous
• Approved June 30, 2025 Stormwater Fund audit – unanimous
• Approved $170,000 valve replacement and tap abandonment project – unanimous
• Approved $334,300 SSR Task Order for wastewater facilities plan update – unanimous
• Approved $200,000 Murfreesboro share of J. Percy Priest water reallocation study – unanimous
• Approved $2,910,258 bid from Jarrett Construction for pump‑station upgrades – unanimous
• Approved $929,717 easement counteroffers for Thompson Lane widening – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will vote on a second and final reading of the FY26 Budget Amendment. The body will also hold public hearings for three zoning and annexation requests and discuss various city contracts and purchases.

• FY26 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 25-O-40)
• Annexation and zoning for 3.95 acres along Blackman Road
• Rezoning of 0.29 acres along East Burton Street and North Spring Street
• Rezoning of 6.12 acres along Bridge Avenue and New Salem Highway
• Supplemental agreement with HMB Professional Engineers, LLC not to exceed $26,720

The Murfreesboro City Council approved the FY26 budget amendment (Ordinance 25-0-40) on second reading, along with several land use items including annexation and zoning for a commercial development on Blackman Road, rezoning on East Burton Street and Bridge Avenue, and sewer allocation variances. The council also approved numerous contracts, including fire truck purchases, health benefits agreements, and a TDOT contract, all with unanimous votes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved FY26 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 25-0-40) on second reading (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 3.95 acres along Blackman Road (Resolution 25-R-PSA-37) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning for 2.06 acres as Planned Commercial Development (Shelton Plaza PCD) (Ordinance 25-OZ-37) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 0.29 acres on East Burton Street to OG-R (Ordinance 25-OZ-38) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 6.12 acres on Bridge Avenue to PND (Ordinance 25-OZ-39) (5-0)
• Approved sewer allocation variances for McDonald's and MTSU housing (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three Pierce fire trucks for $5,952,313 (5-0)
• Approved increase in employee longevity pay from $60 to $75 per year of service (5-0)

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council will hold a public comment segment. Speakers who pre‑register via the online form will be recognized in registration order and may speak for up to three minutes. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The City Council held a special public comment session where one resident, Jeffrey Wegner, raised ethical concerns about allegations made by the Rutherford County Library System director at a December 1 Library Board meeting. No decisions were made. The City Attorney clarified that the City has no operational control over the library, though it appoints board members, provides funding, and co-owns the Linebaugh Library building with the county.

• No substantive decisions made; meeting was for public comment only
• Heard public comment from Jeffrey Wegner on library allegations
• City Attorney provided information on City's limited role with Library Board

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint conceptual workshop to discuss four development proposals, including a large industrial park and an apartment complex, along with a road extension project. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 PM on December 3, 2025, at City Hall.

• Northwest Broad Street Rezoning for Clarius Partners, Inc.
• Monroe Street Apartments Rezoning for David Criswell
• One East College PUD Amendment for Brian Davis
• Design of Rutledge Way Extension
• 2033 City Hall office space needs plan

The Planning Commission and City Council heard presentations on a proposed industrial park, a five‑unit affordable housing rezoning, a One East College mixed‑use amendment, and the Rutledge Way extension. Each proposal was discussed, but the minutes record no approvals, denials, or votes. The meeting was adjourned without any formal actions taken.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two annexation petitions and two zoning applications. The body will also consider a mandatory referral regarding an electric easement on City-owned property.

• Annexation and RS-6 zoning for 6.41 acres along Majesty Drive and Cicero Drive
• Annexation of 10.3 acres along Elam Road for Kentucky-Tennessee Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventists, Inc.
• Rezoning of 5.3 acres at 210 Chaffin Place from CH to PND for Redeemer Classical Academy
• Mandatory referral for an electric easement along Wilkinson Pike for Middle Tennessee Electric

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved annexation petitions and related zoning changes for parcels on Majesty Drive, Cicero Drive, and Elam Road, as well as a rezoning for Redeemer Classical Academy. Finally, the commission approved a mandatory referral to dedicate an electric easement on city‑owned land along Wilkinson Pike.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved annexation petition and plan of services for 6.41 acres on Majesty Drive/Cicero Drive (5-0)
• Approved zoning application (RS‑6) for the same 6.41‑acre parcel (5-0)
• Approved annexation petition and plan of services for 10.3 acres on Elam Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning application (PND) for 5.3 acres at 210 Chaffin Place (5-0)
• Approved mandatory referral to dedicate electric easement on Wilkinson Pike (5-0)

City Council / Planning Commission - Joint Conceptual Workshop

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint conceptual workshop to discuss several development proposals. Items include rezoning Northwest Broad Street for a large industrial park, rezoning Monroe Street for apartments, an amendment to the One East College Planned Unit Development, and the design of a Rutledge Way extension. The workshop provides time for staff and applicants to introduce their projects and answer questions.

• Northwest Broad St. rezoning – Clarius Partners/SEC, General Industrial designation
• Monroe Street apartments rezoning – David Criswell/Huddleston‑Steele Engineering
• One East College PUD amendment – Brian Davis/Kline Swinney Architects
• Design of Rutledge Way Extension
• Public questions and discussion for each proposal

The joint workshop presented four items: a Northwest Broad Street rezoning, a Monroe Street apartments rezoning, an amendment to the One East College PUD, and the design of the Rutledge Way extension. Staff and presenters provided information and answered questions, but no votes or formal approvals/denials were recorded. The Rutledge Way item will be presented to Council at the next meeting.

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The commission will discuss renovation project updates, facility reports, and the winter court schedule. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025, meeting.

• Renovation project updates
• Permanent court time and winter schedule update
• Program report
• Facility update regarding mission and vision
• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Tennis and Pickleball Commission approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission received updates on renovations at the Adams Tennis Complex and the reopening of the Old Fort Turf Ball Field. Discussions covered block‑time scheduling, a possible extra operating hour, signage updates, and the pros’ membership policy, but no further formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will review a consent agenda of multiple site plans and plats, including retail, residential, and commercial projects. It will also discuss a zoning application to change 5.3 acres at 210 Chaffin Place from CH to PND for Redeemer Classical Academy, with a recommended public hearing on December 3, 2025. Additional items include fence design reviews and staff reports on easement abandonment.

• Autozone Store #10568 – 7,381 ft² retail store on 1.58 acres zoned CH along South Rutherford Boulevard
• Manny’s Towing – 1,364 ft² wrecker service building on 1.41 acres zoned H‑I along Elam Farms Parkway
• Southpointe Business Park, Lot 17 – two commercial units on 3.24 acres zoned L‑I along Southpointe Way
• The Gardens of Three Rivers – final plat for six lots on 0.72 acres zoned PRD along Barringer Lane and Audubon Lane
• Redeemer Classical Academy rezoning – 5.3 acres at 210 Chaffin Place from CH to PND

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the November 5 meeting and adopted the consent agenda items. It approved several site‑plan and plat applications, including a Chick‑Fil‑A restaurant and multiple Clari Park projects. A public hearing was set for the rezoning of 210 Chaffin Place. All motions carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (carried, all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items (carried, ayes: Tristan Carroll, Reggis Harris, Bryan Prince, Kelly G Rollins, Ken Halliburton; abstain: Jami Averwater, Shawn Wright)
• Approved LC Henley Apartments fence site‑plan and design review (carried, all ayes)
• Approved Redstone Federal Credit Union fence site‑plan and design review (carried, all ayes)
• Approved Clari Park Lot 16 preliminary plat (carried, all ayes)
• Approved Promenade at Clari Park Phase 2 horizontal property regime plat (carried, all ayes)
• Approved Chick‑Fil‑A #5984 site plan and building elevations (carried, all ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for rezoning of 210 Chaffin Place on Dec 3 2025 (carried, all ayes)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will consider a request (H-25-016) from Michael Chavis representing Jonathan Harmon to review roofing, window and siding replacements at 746 East Main Street. The commission will also grant an administrative approval (H-25-015) to replace roofing with like shingles at 933 East Main Street. Additional agenda items include approving the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, adopting the 2026 commission calendar, and discussing guidelines for alterations, additions and demolitions.

• H-25-016: Review request for roofing, window and siding replacement at 746 East Main Street
• H-25-015: Administrative approval to replace roofing with like shingles at 933 East Main Street
• Approve minutes of the regular meeting on August 19, 2025
• Approve the proposed 2026 Historic Zoning Commission calendar
• Commission discussion of HZC guidelines for alterations, additions and demolitions

The commission approved the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting. It approved three alteration requests and deferred a fourth for the property at 746 E Main Street. The commission also approved the 2026 Historic Zoning Commission calendar. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the August 19, 2025 Historic Zoning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of dormer siding with 7" James Hardie lap siding at 746 E Main St (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of existing wood dormer trim with red grandis wood at 746 E Main St (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of arched front and side dormer windows with true divided‑light wood sashes at 746 E Main St (unanimous)
• Deferred request to replace lower rectangular windows with vinyl Window World windows at 746 E Main St (unanimous)
• Approved the 2026 Historic Zoning Commission calendar (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Murfreesboro Airport Commission will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, consider approval of the northwest corporate hangar drawings, and review the Airport Consultant Selection Committee’s recommendation. The meeting will also include a Project Status Report covering several ongoing studies and repairs, a review of the commission schedule, and a decision on the date and time for the next meeting on December 15, 2025.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 Airport Commission meeting minutes
• Request approval of northwest corporate hangar drawings
• Request approval of Airport Consultant Selection Committee’s recommendation
• Project Status Report (approach mitigation, ATC tower siting, pavement repair, sign report, LOBO gathering, STEAM Fest, Santa event)
• Consideration of date and time for the next Airport Commission meeting (December 15, 2025)

The commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It accepted a TDOT Aeronautics grant for the air‑traffic‑control siting study and authorized Barge Design Solutions to conduct the siting work. The commission also approved a $20,000 annual state airport maintenance grant.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of Air Traffic Control Siting Grant (motion carried)
• Approved authorization for Barge Design to conduct ATC siting study (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of $20,000 annual state airport maintenance grant (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget, which includes $65.3 million in General Fund debt-funded projects and $33.1 million in Water Resources debt-funded projects. The body will also consider several property rezonings and equipment purchases for city schools and water resources.

• FY26 Capital Improvement Plan budget including $10 million for Fire Rescue and Airport projects
• Rezoning of property along Bill Smith Drive, Old Salem Road, and East Kingwood Drive
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford F-250 4x4 SD Crew Cab Trucks for Schools
• Resolution 25-R-24 for FY26 CIP Roof Replacement Reimbursement
• Ordinance 25-O-40 FY 26 Budget Amendment (1st Reading)

The council unanimously approved the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan budget and a FY26 budget amendment (Ordinance 25‑0‑40). It also approved a hotel/motel tax audit contract, a roof‑replacement reimbursement resolution, and several rezoning ordinances, while deferring the Rutledge Way extension decision.

• Approved FY26 Capital Improvement Plan budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑40 FY26 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Hotel/Motel tax audit contract (subject to legal approval) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑24 roof‑replacement reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑OZ‑35 rezoning of Bill Smith Drive (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02‑34 rezoning of Old Salem Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02‑36 rezoning of East Kingwood Drive (5-0)
• Deferred consideration of Rutledge Way extension (5-0)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes affordable housing down‑payment assistance, a wine sales certificate of compliance, a bulk lubricants contract, and a $324,000 five‑year license renewal for the 911 Call Handling Protocol Software. The council will also act on Ordinance 25‑O‑33 amending Chapter 15 of the City Code, resolutions for the FY26 school budget amendment and a VCIF grant application, and hold public hearings on annexation and rezoning proposals. Additional items include contracts for garbage‑truck arms, airport signage, transit‑center changes, and various infrastructure projects.

• $20,000 down‑payment assistance for two Legacy Pointe homes at 2901 and 2909 Opportunity Lane
• $324,000 five‑year renewal of the 911 Call Handling Protocol Software with Priority Dispatch Corporation
• Ordinance 25‑O‑33 amending Chapter 15 of the City Code (second and final reading)
• Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 22.5 acres along Old Salem Road
• Public hearing to rezone 7.46 acres along Bill Smith Drive

The council approved its consent agenda and the minutes from recent meetings. It adopted Ordinance 25-0-33 changing gas licensing requirements and passed a FY2026 schools budget amendment and a resolution to seek a VCIF grant for the police. The council also approved Resolution 25-R-PSA-34 to annex about 22.5 acres and Ordinance 25-OZ-34 to zone the area as Planned Residential Development.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved City Council minutes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-33 amending gas code (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-30 FY2026 schools budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-32 authorizing VCIF grant application (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-PSA-34 annexing ~22.5 acres and adopting plan of services (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-34 zoning 19.26 acres as Planned Residential Development (6-0)

City Council - Public Comment

The Murfreesboro City Council will convene a special meeting on November 6, 2025 for public comment. Speakers must pre‑register using the online Public Comment Form and will be recognized in the order received. Each speaker may address the council for up to three minutes. No other agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Public comment procedure: pre‑registration via https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/FormCenter/Administration-Department-4/Public-Comment-Sign-Up-Form-158, speakers limited to 3 minutes

The Murfreesboro City Council met on Nov 6, 2025 for a public‑comment special session. One resident voiced opposition to food trucks and a towing‑company parking lease. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Electrical Examiners

The Murfreesboro Board of Electrical Examiners will meet on November 6, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It will review a license extension request from Smith Lighting and consider renewing a lapsed license for Decker Construction Co., LLC.

• Approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting
• Review Smith Lighting license extension request
• Consider renewal of Decker Construction Co., LLC's lapsed electrical license

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider public hearings and recommendations for an annexation petition and plan of services for approximately 32.1 acres along Old Salem Road (applicant Sherry Wade Metzler). It will also review a zoning application for about 27.9 acres on Old Salem Road to be zoned PRD and a rezoning of 9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive from RS-6 to RS-A2. Staff reports include a mandatory referral to relocate a sanitary sewer easement on Cherry Lane and a design review for an In‑N‑Out Burger temporary overflow queueing and parking area on Willowoak Trail and Robert Rose Drive.

• Annexation petition and plan of services for ~32.1 acres along Old Salem Road (Sherry Wade Metzler)
• Zoning application for ~27.9 acres along Old Salem Road to be zoned PRD (Patterson Company, LLC)
• Rezoning of ~9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive from RS-6 to RS-A2 (O’Brien Loyd Venture)
• Mandatory referral to consider abandonment and relocation of a sanitary sewer easement on Cherry Lane (SEC, Inc.)
• In‑N‑Out Burger overflow queueing and parking design review on Willowoak Trail and Robert Rose Drive

The commission approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved an annexation petition for 32.1 acres on Old Salem Road, three zoning applications, a mandatory sewer easement referral, an In‑N‑Out Burger overflow parking design, and the renaming of the Cherry Lane Extension to Stonesbattle Parkway. All motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes and no recorded nay votes.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved annexation petition for 32.1 acres on Old Salem Road (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved zoning of 27.9 acres on Old Salem Road to PRD (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved rezoning of 9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive to RS‑A2 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved mandatory referral for Cherry Lane sanitary sewer easement relocation (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved In‑N‑Out Burger overflow queueing and parking design (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved renaming of new Cherry Lane Extension to “Stonesbattle Parkway” (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving holiday BOGO passes, an inaugural MLK Jr. Indoor Pickleball Tournament, and a fee policy for Old Fort Park's ball field. The agenda also includes a presentation on Patterson Park's youth development programs and a report on the department's finances.

• Consider Inaugural MLK Jr. Indoor Pickleball Tournament
• Consider Athletic Field Rental Policy and Fee for Old Fort Park
• Consider Annual Holiday BOGO Passes Plus Free Guest Passes
• Presentation on Patterson’s Youth Development Program Planning Class
• FY26 Finance Report (July-September)

The commission voted to approve the Inaugural MLK Jr. Indoor Pickleball Tournament to be held at Patterson Park Community Center from January 16‑18, 2026. The tournament will charge a $40 registration fee per team. The motion was made by Mr. Kent Syler, seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright, and passed unanimously with five ayes and no nays.

• Approved Inaugural MLK Jr. Indoor Pickleball Tournament (5‑0 vote)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider a consent agenda that includes abandoning portions of an existing sewer easement at Siegel Soccer Park and dedicating a new easement for the Cherry Lane Townhomes sewer extension. The board will also vote on vehicle purchases for the Engineering department, including a 2025 Ford F‑150 ($46,572) and a 2025 Maverick ($30,605). Additional items include amendments to service agreements and contracts for cleaning, data backup, and access‑system support.

• Sewer easement abandonment and new easement dedication at Siegel Soccer Park (Cherry Lane Townhomes)
• Purchase of one 2025 Ford F‑150 4WD ($46,572) and one 2025 Ford Maverick AWD ($30,605) for Engineering
• Amendment No. 1 to Cintas Service Agreement
• Renewal of Convergint Technologies access system support contract
• Approval of cleaning services contract

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved several contracts, including a $73,450 cleaning contract with American Facility Services, a $50,928 annual support fee for Barracuda backup software, and a $703,305 purchase of Dell VxRail servers. It also approved $919,471 for Thompson Lane easement payments and related appraisal costs, as well as a $60,359 change order for valve replacement at the Stones River Water Treatment Plant.

• Approved $73,450 one-year cleaning contract with American Facility Services (unanimous)
• Approved $50,928 annual support for Barracuda backup software (unanimous)
• Approved $703,305 purchase of Dell VxRail servers from Waypoint (unanimous)
• Approved $14,300 amendment to SSR Task Order for isolation valve design services (unanimous)
• Approved $60,359 change order for SRWTP valve replacement, raising contract to $668,360 (unanimous)
• Approved $919,471 total easement payments for Thompson Lane widening (unanimous)
• Approved $128,500 appraisal costs for 33 properties related to easements (unanimous)
• Approved $37,706 contingency allocation change for WRRF wet weather upgrades (unanimous)

Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals will review and approve the minutes from its September 23, 2025 meeting. It will hear an appeal of a decision, determination, order, or notice involving NVR, doing business as Ryan Homes, for the Clari Park Townhomes project. The board will also receive staff reports and address any other business items.

• Review and approve minutes from September 23, 2025
• Appeal of a decision concerning NVR dba Ryan Homes – Clari Park Townhomes
• Staff reports
• Other business

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will vote on several change orders, including $10,206 for housing rehab at 923 Harrison Ave, $2,131 for rehab at 2227 Haven Dr, and an $18,305 amendment to the Old Fort Park Ballfield & Parking Renovations contract, raising its total to $3,060,813. Council members will also consider a mandatory referral to dedicate utility easements along Central Valley Road, and a final reading of rezoning ordinance 25-OZ-29 for property on Franklin Road. Additional items include a police vehicle purchase from Ford and various grant agreements.

• Change Order #3: $18,305 added to Old Fort Park Ballfield & Parking Renovations, total $3,060,813
• Change Order #1: $10,206 for additional work at 923 Harrison Ave housing rehab
• Change Order #2: $2,131 for additional work at 2227 Haven Dr housing rehab
• Mandatory Referral to dedicate utility easements along Central Valley Road
• Ordinance 25-OZ-29: Rezoning property along Franklin Road (2nd and final reading)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, rezoned land along Franklin Road and John R. Rice Boulevard, and adopted the Keystone Broad Street Redevelopment resolution. It also approved several grant contracts and purchases, including a $1.05 million school resource officer grant, a $628,264 police vehicle purchase, and a $2.125 million COPS hiring grant. Finally, the council confirmed the appointment of Steve Dotson to the Gateway Commission.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑5 – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02‑29 rezoning 14.9 acres along Franklin Road – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0Z‑31 rezoning 2.42 acres on John R. Rice Blvd – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑31 Project Keystone Broad Street Redevelopment – unanimous
• Approved FY26 THDA Emergency Solutions Grant ($125,000 grant, $9,375 admin) – unanimous
• Approved Statewide School Resource Officer Program Grant Contract ($1,050,000) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of 14 police vehicles from Ford of Murfreesboro ($628,264) – unanimous
• Approved COPS Hiring Program Grant Award (federal $2,125,000, city match $1,974,380) – unanimous

Community Investment Trust - Committee on Contributions

The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Committee on Contributions will consider approval of the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold a panel discussion on grant processes, receive an update from the Board of Trustees, and address any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (action)
• Panel discussion regarding grant processes (information)
• Board of Trustees update (information)
• Other business (information/action)
• Adjournment (action)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It approved the Beesley Animal Foundation’s request to reallocate $10,760 in grant funds to support additional spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and other animal services. The committee set the next meeting for January 2026 (date to be determined) and asked the grant manager to provide a summary of last year’s funding allocations.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $10,760 reallocation to Beesley Animal Foundation (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 2026 (date TBD)
• Requested funding allocation summary from grant manager

City Council

The council will appoint a member to the Murfreesboro Housing Authority. It will review capital improvement project debt service and the annual pay plan raises and new employee costs. Revenue requirements for the 2033 pro forma, including property tax implications, will be examined. Economic development topics such as the Cherry Lane Corridor update, Medical Center Pkwy city‑owned properties, and zoning considerations for vape shops and historic districts will also be discussed.

• Appointment to the Murfreesboro Housing Authority
• Review of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Debt Service
• Annual Pay Plan raises and new employee costs
• Revenue Requirements & 2033 Pro Forma, including property tax implications
• Economic Development project updates: Cherry Lane Corridor, Medical Center Pkwy city‑owned properties, and TIF district redevelopment

The City Council approved the appointment of David Davis to the Murfreesboro Housing Authority board, with the motion passing unanimously. The council also reviewed presentations on capital improvement projects, economic development, school capacity, and financial policy updates, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved David Davis appointment to Murfreesboro Housing Authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold a joint conceptual workshop to consider several development proposals. Items include an annexation and zoning request for 6331 Franklin Road, a rezoning application for the Battleground Place townhomes, a service infill boundary study along Halls Hill Pike, and an annexation and zoning request for the Bryson Cove development on Halls Hill Pike. The commission will hear introductions from staff and applicants and allow public questions for each item.

• Annexation and zoning of 6331 Franklin Road (Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.) [2025-JCW-01]
• Rezoning of Battleground Place townhomes (Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.) [2025-JCW-02]
• Service infill boundary study along Halls Hill Pike
• Annexation and zoning of Bryson Cove development along Halls Hill Pike (SEC, Inc.) [2025-JCW-03]

The Murfreesboro City Council and Planning Commission met on Oct 15, 2025 to review conceptual proposals for annexation, rezoning, and service‑infill along Franklin Road, Battleground Place, and Halls Hill Pike. Presentations were given by Swanson Development/SEC, Inc., and city staff, and the bodies discussed the proposals and requested additional information on flooding and drainage. No votes or formal decisions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of site plans for a Murphy Oil convenience store and gasoline canopy, several residential subdivision plats, and a park‑and‑ride parking lot. New business items include a zoning application to rezone about 9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive, and annexation petitions for parcels along Majesty Drive, Cicero Drive, and Elam Road. Staff reports and other routine business will also be considered.

• Murphy Oil USA site plan: 2,824 ft² convenience store with 16 fuel pumps on 1.87 acres zoned CF along Lascassas Pike and North Rutherford Boulevard
• Magnolia Grove Section 3 preliminary plat: 61 lots on 23.02 acres zoned PRD along Yeargan Road
• WeGo Public Transit MTA Park and Ride site plan: 0.73‑acre parking lot with PND zoning along Bridge Avenue
• Zoning application (2025‑422) to rezone ~9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive from RS‑6 to RS‑A2 (O’Brien Loyd Venture)
• Annexation petition (2025‑508) for ~6.41 acres along Majesty Drive and Cicero Drive (Xaiyavong and Panola Saenphansiri)

The commission approved the consent agenda items, including several new subdivisions and a convenience store, and approved the exterior architecture modification for the Fairfield by Marriott hotel. It also approved site plans for the WeGo Public Transit park‑and‑ride and the Project Keystone development, each contingent on staff comments. The board scheduled public hearings for four zoning and annexation applications to be held in November and December 2025.

• Approved consent agenda items (Murphy Oil convenience store, Magnolia Grove, Three Rivers, River Landing, Magnolia Grove Right‑of‑Way, The Maples, Gardens of Three Rivers, Beck Subdivision) – vote: 5 aye, 1 abstain
• Approved exterior architecture modification for Fairfield by Marriott hotel – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Approved WeGo Public Transit MTA Park and Ride site plan (contingent on rezoning) – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Approved Project Keystone final plat (contingent on agreement) – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-422 (Ashers Fork Drive) on Nov 5 2025 – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation petition 2025-508 (Majesty & Cicero Drive) on Dec 3 2025 – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-421 (Majesty & Cicero Drive) on Dec 3 2025 – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation petition 2025-507 (Elam Road) on Dec 3 2025 – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay

City Council / Planning Commission - Joint Conceptual Workshop

The Murfreesboro City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss conceptual plans for three development projects, including a townhome development and two annexations along Franklin Road and Halls Hill Pike.

• Swanson Development/S EC, Inc.: 6331 Franklin Road Annexation and Zoning
• Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.: Battleground Place Townhomes Rezoning
• SEC, Inc.: Annexation and Zoning along Halls Hill Pike (Bryson Cove Development)
• Service Infill Boundary along Halls Hill Pike
• Battleground Place Lot 6 Concept Plan

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint conceptual workshop on October 15, 2025. Four applications were presented: a Swanson Development annexation and zoning at 6311 Franklin Road, a Battleground Place Townhomes rezoning at 1423 R.T. Johnson Boulevard, a service infill boundary discussion along Halls Hill Pike, and a Bryson Cove annexation and zoning at 2318 Halls Hill Pike. The council and commission discussed each item but recorded no action on any of them. Staff indicated a future joint workshop will be scheduled for December 2025.

• Swanson Development annexation and zoning (6331 Franklin Road) – No action taken
• Battleground Place Townhomes rezoning (1423 R.T. Johnson Blvd) – No action taken
• Service infill boundary along Halls Hill Pike – No action taken
• Bryson Cove annexation and zoning (2318 Halls Hill Pike) – No action taken

Pension Committee

The Murfreesboro Pension Committee will review the FY2025 GASB 68 disclosure and the July 1 2025 actuarial valuation report. Members will discuss the recommendation to increase the Actuarially Determined Contribution from 21.52% to 24.80% for fiscal year 2025/2026. The meeting also includes an investment performance review for 2Q2025 and the introduction of new employee representative Alan Bozeman.

• Review of FY2025 GASB 68 disclosure and July 1 2025 actuarial valuation report
• Recommendation to increase the Actuarially Determined Contribution from 21.52% to 24.80% for FY 2025/2026
• Investment performance review for 2Q2025 and updated portfolio slides through August
• Introduction of new committee member Alan Bozeman, employee representative
• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2024 Pension Committee meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss several land use matters, including rezoning requests and a property annexation. The body is also reviewing various water resource contracts and a budget amendment for schools.

• Public hearings for rezoning 14.9 acres along Franklin Road and 17.26 acres along Cason Lane
• Annexation and zoning for 2.42 acres along John R Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail
• Agreement with Murfreesboro Aviation for airport towing and GPU services at $832 per month
• Resolution 25-R-29 for FY26 Budget Amendment #2 regarding schools
• Development agreement for Wilkinson Pike improvements

The council approved the consent agenda and the FY2026 school budget amendment. It also approved the rezoning of 14.9 acres along Franklin Road and a plan of services and annexation for 2.42 acres, while deferring a sewer allocation variance and a rezoning ordinance for Cason Lane.

• Consent agenda approved (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)
• FY2026 school budget amendment (Resolution 25‑R‑29) approved (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)
• Ordinance 25‑02‑29 (rezoning 14.9 acres along Franklin Road) approved on first reading (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)
• Sewer allocation variance for Cason Lane deferred (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shane McFarland; Nay: Shawn Wright)
• Ordinance 25‑02‑30 (rezoning 17.26 acres on Cason Lane) deferred (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)
• Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑31 (plan of services and annexation for 2.42 acres) approved (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)

City Council - Public Comment

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a special meeting on October 2, 2025 for public comment. Speakers must pre‑register using the online Public Comment Form within six hours of the meeting. The Mayor or presider will acknowledge speakers in registration order, and each speaker may speak for up to three minutes. The meeting will adjourn after the comment period.

• Public comment procedure: pre‑registration via https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/FormCenter/Administration-Department-4/Public-Comment-Sign-Up-Form-158; speakers limited to 3 minutes

The City Council met in a public‑comment special session on October 2, 2025. No speakers were registered and none spoke during the meeting. The council adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m. No substantive actions or votes were taken.

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on several land‑use items. Items include an annexation petition and plan of services for about 3.95 acres on Blackman Road, a zoning application to rezone that parcel to Planned Commercial District (Shelton Plaza PCD), and three additional zoning applications for parcels on East Burton Street/North Spring Street, Bridge Avenue, and a combined annexation and zoning on Blackman Road. The commission will also consider a mandatory referral to dedicate easements for CUD and MTE on City‑owned property along Central Valley Road. No other business is listed beyond these items.

• Annexation petition and plan of services [2025-505] for approximately 3.95 acres along Blackman Road, applicants Ritesh, Rajendra, and Rikesh Patel.
• Zoning application [2025-413] for approximately 2.06 acres along Blackman Road to be zoned PCD (Shelton Plaza PCD).
• Zoning application [2025-418] for approximately 0.29 acres along East Burton Street and North Spring Street to be rezoned from RM-12 & CCO to OG-R & CCO.
• Zoning application [2025-420] for approximately 0.72 acres along Bridge Avenue to be rezoned from RS-10 to PND and amend existing PND zoning (Transit Center PND #2021-413).
• Mandatory referral [2025-714] to consider dedication of easements for CUD and MTE on City‑owned property along Central Valley Road.

The commission unanimously approved the annexation petition and plan of services for a 3.95‑acre site on Blackman Road. It also approved three zoning applications: 2.06 acres on Blackman Road to be zoned PCD with a required 6‑ft white vinyl fence, 0.29 acres at East Burton and North Spring Streets to be rezoned to OG‑R & CCO, and 0.72 acres on Bridge Avenue to be rezoned to PND and amend an existing transit‑center zoning. Additionally, the mandatory referral for easement dedication on Central Valley Road was approved. All motions passed with no dissenting votes.

• Approved minutes of September 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition for 3.95 acres on Blackman Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning of 2.06 acres on Blackman Road to PCD with 6‑ft white vinyl fence (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.29 acres at East Burton/North Spring to OG‑R & CCO (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.72 acres on Bridge Avenue to PND and transit‑center amendment (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral for easement dedication on Central Valley Road (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Application Z-25-026 submitted by Rob Molchan for St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church to amend an existing special use permit. The amendment seeks to add a 12,268‑square‑foot two‑story Sunday school and office building and 20 additional parking spaces on the properties at 1207 and 1227 SE Broad Street in the RS‑15 zone. Staff report notes the project will involve demolition of an existing home, traffic circulation changes, and compliance with zoning standards. The Board will also adopt its 2026 calendar and address routine agenda items.

• Application Z-25-026 – amendment to special use permit for St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church (12,268 sq ft Sunday school, 20 parking spaces) at 1207 & 1227 SE Broad Street
• Staff report detailing site modifications, traffic impact (19 a.m. peak trips, 18 p.m. peak trips) and parking surplus (89 total spaces)
• Adoption of the Board of Zoning Appeals 2026 calendar
• Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting
• Public comments (none) and other routine business

The Board approved an amendment to the existing special use permit for St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church at 1207 and 1227 SE Broad Street. The amendment adds a 6‑foot vinyl privacy fence without a gate along the southern and eastern property lines and extends the Type C landscape buffer along the southern line. The motion was moved by Robert Batcheller, seconded by Tim Tipps, and passed unanimously (aye votes from Batcheller, Tipps, Vice‑Chair Ken Halliburton, Chair Davis Young). The Board also approved the 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals calendar, with the motion moved by Tim Tipps, seconded by Batcheller, and passed unanimously.

• Approved amendment to St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church special use permit, adding 6‑ft vinyl fence and extending landscape buffer (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals calendar (unanimous)

Water Resources Board

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $4.9 M final change order for the Overall Creek Pump Station, a $30,950 software support contract with True North, a $31,130 sole‑source purchase of automatic samplers for the WRRF, and a revised easement offer for Thompson Lane widening. The board will also receive an informational update on the bulk‑water agreement with Marshall County and consider routine items such as meeting minutes and a water‑asset management task order.

• Approve final change order for Overall Creek Pump Station upgrades, revising contract price to $4,924,959 (net reduction $38,988)
• Approve True North Cityworks AMS support through June 30 2025 for $30,950 (FY25 $28,000, FY26 $2,950)
• Approve sole‑source purchase of WRRF automatic samplers and control head module for $31,130
• Approve revised easement offer for Thompson Lane widening, $5,940 ($20/sf permanent easement)
• Provide information update on bulk water purchase agreement with Marshall County (216,000 gpd)

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved the consent agenda and several service contracts, including a $62,500 water asset management plan, a $50,000 True North GIS support work order, and a $52,900 cost‑of‑service study. It also approved a $108,000 share of a $1.3 million water reallocation study and the $4,336,232.80 contract for the 2025 sewer rehabilitation project. The Board set the next combined meeting for December 9, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Water Asset Management Plan task order $62,500 (unanimous)
• Approved True North work order $50,000 from FY26 professional services budget (unanimous)
• Approved Cost‑of‑Service and rate study contract $52,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Murfreesboro’s $108,000 share of water reallocation study (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation contract $4,336,232.80 (unanimous)
• Approved final change order for 2023‑2024 sewer rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Scheduled combined November/December Board meeting for Dec 9, 2025 (unanimous)

Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific appeals, variances, or new business items are listed for decision.

• Review and approval of November 26, 2024 minutes

Disciplinary Review Board

The Disciplinary Review Board will consider the minutes from its March 2025 meeting. Three board members have terms expiring on September 30, 2025, and the board is seeking a replacement for the General seat.

• Review March 6, 2025, meeting minutes
• Terms for Mary Beth Hagan and Kathleen Divine expire Sept. 30
• Eric Meriwether term expires; replacement sought for General seat
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Jan. 29, 2026

The board approved the March 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. Mary Beth Hagan and Kathleen Divine each agreed to serve an additional six‑year term through September 30, 2031, while Eric Meriwether declined to serve another term. The board will request the mayor to fill the vacant General seat. The next regular meeting was set for January 29, 2026, approved unanimously.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Mary Beth Hagan agreed to six‑year term extension
• Kathleen Divine agreed to six‑year term extension
• Eric Meriwether declined to serve another term
• Board will request mayor to fill General seat vacancy
• Approved next meeting date of Jan 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will consider the annual State Airport Maintenance Grant, which provides up to $20,000 for airport repair and maintenance. The council will also act on several ordinances, resolutions, and contracts covering budgeting, zoning, public safety, and infrastructure. Items include a FY26 budget amendment, a rezoning of January Street, and participation in opioid settlement settlements. Additional agenda items address parking, water resources, and transportation contracts.

• Annual State Airport Maintenance Grant – up to $20,000 for airport maintenance (Airport)
• Ordinance 25-O-32 FY26 Budget Amendment – 2nd and Final Reading (Finance)
• Ordinance 25-OZ-25 Rezoning property along January Street – 2nd and Final Reading (Planning)
• Resolution 25-R-28 Authorizing participation in settlements with Purdue Pharma and other opioid manufacturers (Legal)
• Contract with TDOT for Preventive Maintenance Expenses (Transportation)

The council approved the FY2026 budget amendment and rezoned a portion of January Street to Local Commercial. It also approved several resolutions, including updates to the city social‑media policy, school budget amendment, emergency‑room support, and participation in the Tennessee opioid settlement. The sewer allocation variance for Cason Lane was tabled until October 2, 2025.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance 25-0-32 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of January Street (Ordinance 25-02-25) (4-0)
• Tabled Sewer Allocation Variance for Cason Lane (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-21 updating City Social Media policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-26 Schools FY26 Budget Amendment #1 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-27 supporting TriStar Murfreesboro ER and Ascension Saint Thomas Emergency Department (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-28 authorizing participation in Tennessee opioid settlement (3-0, 1 abstain)

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council is holding a special meeting dedicated to public comment. Pre-registered speakers are permitted to speak for up to 3 minutes on their chosen topics.

• Public comment period for pre-registered speakers

The City Council convened a special public‑comment meeting on September 18, 2025. No members of the public registered to speak. The meeting was adjourned one minute after it began. No council actions or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda of several subdivision plats, including Singer Park and Kingdom Crest Station. It will conduct final design and site‑plan reviews for The Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2 multi‑family project and a new Chase Bank branch. Additional items include a master‑plan amendment for Salem Landing, several zoning applications, and an annexation petition.

• Consent agenda: Singer Park resubdivision of Lot 2 – final plat for 2 lots on 4.09 acres, L‑I zone, Northwest Broad Street (developer Michael Hazlett).
• GDO design review: The Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2 – 14 multi‑family units on 10 acres, zones MU, GDO‑1 & GDO‑2, Willowoak Trail & Wilkinson Pike (developer Goodworks Unlimited, LLC).
• Master plan amendment: Salem Landing, Section 3 – preliminary plat for 203 lots on 69.1 acres, PRD zone, Colleton Lane & Thompson Road (developer Salem Land Company, LLC).
• Zoning application: 0.29 acre at East Burton Street & North Spring Street, rezoning from RM‑12 & CCO to OG‑R & CCO (applicant Brad Chambers) – recommended hearing Oct 1 2025.
• Annexation petition: 32.1 acre along Old Salem Road (applicant Sherry Wade Metzler) – recommended hearing Nov 5 2025.

The commission unanimously approved the final design and site‑plan review for The Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2, a 14‑unit multifamily project. It also approved the consent agenda plats, a Chase Bank site plan, and a master‑plan amendment for Salem Landing. Public hearings were scheduled for several zoning applications and an annexation petition, and the 2026 meeting and plan‑review calendars were adopted.

• Approved consent agenda plats (six resubdivisions and one site plan) – 7-0
• Approved final design review and site‑plan review for The Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2 (14 units) – 7-0
• Approved final design review and site‑plan review for Chase Bank (3,333 ft²) – 7-0
• Approved master‑plan amendment and preliminary plat for Salem Landing (203 lots) – 7-0
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-418 (0.29 acres) – 7-0
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-420 (0.72 acres) – 7-0
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation petition 2025-506 (32.1 acres) – 7-0
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar – 7-0

Airport Commission

The Murfreesboro Airport Commission will vote on a federal and state grant to fund the siting analysis for a new air traffic control tower. It will also consider a work authorization for that tower project, an annual state airport maintenance grant, and review plans for the Northwest Hangar expansion. A project status report covering runway mitigation, pavement repair, and terminal event space will be discussed.

• Approval of Air Traffic Control Siting Grant – total $145,700, $7,825 local share
• Approval of Air Traffic Control Siting Work Authorization
• Approval of Annual State Airport Maintenance Grant
• Review of Northwest Hangar 30% development plans
• Project Status Report on runway approach mitigation, T‑hangar pavement repair, and terminal event space

The commission approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting and adopted revisions to the airport consultant RFQ, including a new point system and the appointment of Paul Myers to the selection committee. It also adopted a phased hangar development model as a living budgeting tool and approved addendums to two MTSU transient leases. Additionally, the commission approved the purchase of furniture and audio‑visual equipment for the upcoming terminal event.

• Approved June 16, 2025 Airport Commission meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved RFQ changes and nominated Paul Myers to the selection committee (motion carried)
• Adopted phased airport hangar development model as a working budgeting document (motion carried)
• Nominated Bill Shacklett as a judge for the airport art contest (nomination confirmed)
• Approved addendums to MTSU transient agreements for parking lot and terminal office (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of furniture and A/V equipment for terminal event (motion carried)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will consider approving additional funds for the Thompson Lane widening project and an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The agenda also includes items for housing rehabilitation, down payment assistance, and various public hearings.

• Thompson Ln Widening-Revised Easement Offers ($880,644)
• FY26 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 25-O-32)
• Housing Rehabilitation 2227 Haven Drive ($2,300)
• Affordable Housing Program 607 Olympia ($10,000)
• CIP Transfers and Police Equipment purchases

The council unanimously approved revised easement offers for the Thompson Lane widening project, allocating $689,000 from working capital reserves. It also approved a $2,300 change order for housing rehabilitation at 2227 Haven Drive and a $10,000 down‑payment assistance for a home purchase at 607 Olympia Place. Additionally, the FY2026 budget amendment ordinance was passed on its first reading.

• Approved revised easement offers for Thompson Lane widening ($689,000) (unanimous)
• Approved $2,300 change order for housing rehab at 2227 Haven Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 down‑payment assistance for 607 Olympia Place (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-32 FY2026 Budget Amendment on first reading (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission will review the minutes from its April 30, 2025 meeting. It will discuss an update to the Kids Play Free program that now allows youth on the course. The commission will consider proposals for middle school and high school golf activities at Old Fort and Bloomfield Links. An Old Fort 40‑year anniversary celebration will also be noted.

• Consider Minutes of April 30, 2025, Golf Commission Meeting
• Kids Play Free Update – Now Youth on Course
• Middle School and High School Golf at Old Fort and Bloomfield Links
• Old Fort 40 Year Anniversary Celebration

The commission approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It also approved allowing kids to play free with a paying adult at Bloomfield Links. Finally, it approved a $40 fee for an 18‑hole round with cart during the 40th‑anniversary celebration on October 12, 2025.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved kids play free with a paying adult at Bloomfield Links (motion carried)
• Approved $40 fee for 18‑hole round with cart on Oct 12, 2025 40th anniversary (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning and annexation applications. The body will also consider two mandatory referrals regarding easements.

• Annexation of 22.5 acres along Veterans Parkway and Old Salem Road [2025-504]
• Zoning of 19.26 acres along Old Salem Road to PRD (Robinson Bend PRD) [2025-415]
• Rezoning of 7.46 acres along Bill Smith Drive to PCD (Toyota of Murfreesboro PCD) & GDO-1 [2025-416]
• Rezoning of 0.4 acres along East Kingwood Drive from RM-16 to CH [2025-417]
• Abandonment of a drainage easement at 2612 Dorset Street [2025-712]

The commission approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It approved an annexation petition for 22.5 acres along Veterans Parkway and Old Salem Road. Several zoning applications were approved, covering 19.26 acres on Old Salem Road, 7.46 acres on Bill Smith Drive, and 0.4 acres on East Kingwood Drive. Two mandatory referrals were also approved, one to abandon a drainage easement and another to dedicate an electric easement.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition and plan of services for 22.5 acres along Veterans Parkway & Old Salem Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-415 rezoning 19.26 acres on Old Salem Road to PRD (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-416 rezoning 7.46 acres on Bill Smith Drive to PCD, GDO-1, TT (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-417 rezoning 0.4 acres on East Kingwood Drive to CH (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025-712 to abandon drainage easement at 2612 Dorset Street (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025-713 to dedicate electric easement on Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission will review and vote on several items, including fee adjustments for youth sports programs, new event proposals like Art Sampler Night and Photography Walk, and updates on department finances and programs. The meeting also includes a natural resource division update and reports from the St. Clair Senior Center and Girls Flag Football program.

• Fee increase for Youth Sports Programs (City residents: $10 to $20; Non-residents: $15 more than City residents)
• New fee of $5 per person for Express Yourself Program
• Approval of Village After Dark event ($5 fee) and Christmas at Cannonsburgh ($5 fee for ages 6+ during after-hours)
• Return of Not-So-Haunted Hayride at Barfield Park ($5 per rider)
• Approval of Princess Program with $25 participant fee

The commission approved the minutes from the August 6 meeting. It added a $5.00 supply fee to the Express Yourself Art Program. It also approved the new Art Sampler Night class with a $15 fee and the fee‑free Photography Walk class. All three items passed with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved August 6 minutes (9-0)
• Approved $5.00 supply fee for Express Yourself Art Program (9-0)
• Approved Art Sampler Night class with $15 participant fee (9-0)
• Approved Photography Walk class with no participant fee (9-0)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will discuss several equipment purchases and software supports. The body is also considering easements for the Consolidated Utility District and Middle Tennessee Electric, as well as revised easement offers for Thompson Ln Widening.

• Easement requests for Consolidated Utility District and Middle Tennessee Electric near Central Valley Road
• Revised easement offers for Thompson Ln Widening
• WRRF Wet Weather Upgrades CCF #3
• Sewer Pump Station Improvements (SSR TO 2541018.0 Amendment 1)
• WRRF Headworks Building Recommissioning and Upgrades (SSR TO 2341044.0 Amendment 1)

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda. It also approved an additional $191,644.22 for easement purchases, bringing the total funding to $880,644.22. Amendments to two task orders—$402,277 for headworks building engineering services and $163,615 for sewer pump station upgrades—were approved. Additional contracts for a pump station design ($148,080) and the Salem Barfield sewer upgrade final change order were also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved additional easement funding $191,644.22, total $880,644.22 (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order Amendment 1 for headworks building $402,277 (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order Amendment 1 for sewer pump stations $163,615 (unanimous)
• Approved Civil Infrastructure Associates pump station design $148,080 (unanimous)
• Approved final change order for Salem Barfield sewer upgrades, project $490,652.55 under contract (unanimous)

Community Investment Trust - Committee on Contributions

The Committee on Contributions will review final reports for FY25 grantees and the funding status for FY26. The body is also tasked with approving reporting questionnaires and the application timeline for FY27 grants.

• Review of FY25 Grantee Final Reports
• Review of FY26 Grant Funding Status
• Approval of FY26 Mid-Year and Final Report Questionnaires
• Review and approval of FY27 Application and Funding Schedule
• Review of FY27 Committee Criteria for Grant Application

The committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It approved the FY26 Mid-Year and Final Report Questionnaires with requested amendments. It approved the FY27 Grant Application, Funding Schedule, and Committee Criteria with the discussed amendments. It also approved scheduling an informational session in October on homelessness with potential presentations from the police department, United Way, city schools, and the chamber of commerce.

• Approved Jan 21, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved FY26 Mid-Year and Final Report Questionnaires (8-0)
• Approved FY27 Grant Application, Funding Schedule, and Criteria (8-0)
• Approved October informational session on homelessness (8-0)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will discuss various municipal contracts, infrastructure projects, and land use matters. The body is deciding on a purchase of roll out carts for Solid Waste and a final reading of water and sewer fee revisions.

• Purchase of 2,808 roll out carts from Rehrig Pacific Company for $191,277.44
• Final reading of Ordinance 25-O-27 regarding Water Tap & Sewer Cleanout Fee Revisions
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 25-OZ-25 to rezone 0.3 acres along January Street
• Medical Center Parkway Phase 2 Construction
• Funding for TDOT Statewide Partnership Program for Memorial Blvd Widening

The Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda and several ordinances, including a water tap and sewer cleanout fee revision and a rezoning of 0.3 acre on January Street. It also approved major contracts such as a $1.18 M airport hangar development, a $84,746 change order for Old Fort Park renovations, and a $6.39 M widening of Medical Center Parkway Phase 2, along with other purchases and improvements, all by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-27 water tap & sewer cleanout fee revisions (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-25 rezoning of 0.3 acre on January Street (7-0)
• Approved Hangar Site Development contract with Hensley Civil, LLC for $1,180,080 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Old Fort Park Ballfield renovations $84,745.65 (7-0)
• Approved Police Headquarters rear parking improvements $150,000 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Elgin RegenX street sweeper $326,276 (7-0)
• Approved Medical Center Parkway Phase 2 construction $6,391,234 (7-0)

City Council - Public Comment

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a special public comment meeting where only speakers pre-registered within 6 hours of the meeting may speak for up to 3 minutes each. The meeting is procedural and does not include formal decisions or votes.

The City Council met for a public‑comment special session on August 21, 2025. Residents voiced concerns about board appointment transparency and road‑project information. Council staff responded, noting charter provisions and that road updates are posted weekly online. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m. with no decisions made.

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The Murfreesboro Tennis and Pickleball Commission will meet to discuss updates on court renovations, a proposed new fee structure, and potential increases to school membership benefits. The meeting will also include a program report and consideration of minutes from the April 2025 meeting.

• Consideration of new fee structure for Adams Tennis Complex
• Consideration of increasing school membership benefits
• Renovation updates for eight original tennis courts (windscreens installed, net adjustments pending)
• Pro contract discussion for Tennis Pros with proposed hourly rate changes ($40–$50 range)
• Spring Fling event scheduled for May 20–23 with controlled parking at Old Fort Park

The Tennis and Pickleball Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved a new upfront fee structure for the ATC, effective September 1, 2025. In addition, the commission unanimously adopted an updated school membership policy that extends the $500 annual membership and adds benefits for student players.

• Approved April 17, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved new ATC fee schedule, effective September 1, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Approved updated ATC school membership policy (unanimous vote)
• Noted indoor court renovation to begin October 5, 2025 (informational)
• Reported mass grading at Veterans Park for eight new pickleball courts (informational)
• Reported ATC revenue: May $4,623.00; June $19,606.25; July $16,354.00 (informational)
• All expected pro contracts signed except one (informational)
• Head Pro position vacant; budgeted funds remain for hiring (informational)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several final plats for residential and commercial developments. The body will also review site plans for MTSU student housing and a parking garage, and discuss new zoning applications.

• MTSU P3 Student Housing: 5-story building with 150 units on 2.6 acres
• MTSU Parking Garage: 4-story garage and surface lot on 3.7 acres
• Cintas Murfreesboro: 62,996 ft2 industrial building on 7.42 acres
• Homeplace: Preliminary plat for 190 lots on 66.29 acres
• Zoning application for 7.46 acres along Bill Smith Drive to be rezoned to PCD & GDO-1

The commission approved the Consent Agenda, which included final plats for several residential and commercial projects. It also approved individual site plans and design reviews for developments such as Clari Park, Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2, Chase Bank, Homeplace, Enclave at Liberty Village, Cintas, and two MTSU projects. Additionally, the commission scheduled public hearings for three zoning applications and an annexation petition.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑aye, 0‑nay, 1‑abstain)
• Approved Clari Park Lot 18 final plat (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2 initial design review (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Chase Bank initial design review (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Homeplace preliminary plat (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Enclave at Liberty Village master plan amendment (6‑aye, 0‑nay, 1‑abstain)
• Approved Cintas site plan (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved MTSU Parking Garage site plan (7‑aye, 0‑nay)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will consider exterior restoration work for the Byrn-Roberts House at 346 East Main Street and review a request for a new privacy fence at 444 East College Street. The Commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and recognize outgoing commissioners.

• Review exterior restoration at 346 East Main Street (Byrn-Roberts House)
• Review privacy fence request at 444 East College Street
• Approve minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting
• Recognize outgoing HZC Commissioners
• Administrative approval for maintenance at 226 North Highland

The Historic Zoning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It then approved the renovation request for 346 E Main Street (Application H-25-013) with board‑and‑batten wainscoting. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the renovation request for 444 E College Street (Application H-25-014).

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Approved application H-25-013, 346 E Main St, board‑and‑batten wainscoting (8‑0)
• Approved application H-25-014, 444 E College St (8‑0)

Airport Commission

The Murfreesboro Airport Commission will meet to decide on several key projects, including approval of a Request for Qualifications for an airport consultant, a phased hangar development model, and addendums to transient agreements with Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). The commission will also receive updates on airport projects such as approach mitigation, pavement repairs, and air traffic control tower siting.

• Request approval of Request For Qualifications Airport Consultant Packet
• Request approval of Phased Airport Hangar Development Model
• Request approval of Addendums to MT SU Transient Agreements
• Project Status Report: Approach Mitigation, Pavement Repair and Rehab – T-hangars, Air Traffic Control Tower Siting
• Approval of June 16, 2025, Airport Commission meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. It authorized the Bage Hangar design work, a $298,883 contract, and approved the concepts outlined in a pending Letter of Intent for a new charter operation. The next meeting was scheduled for July 21, 2025.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Bage Hangar design work authorization, $298,883 contract (motion carried)
• Approved concepts in pending Letter of Intent for charter operation lease (motion carried)
• Set next Airport Commission meeting for July 21, 2025

City Council

The City Council will decide on contract awards for airport development, furniture, and audio-visual equipment. Members will also discuss updates to the city's social media policy, tree preservation guidelines, and transportation projects on Memorial Blvd.

• Hangar Site Development Contract Award
• Airport Furniture and Audio-Visual Equipment contracts
• True North Geographic Technologies, LLC Master Service Agreement
• TDOT Modernization Call for Projects - Memorial Blvd
• Tree Line Preservation Guidelines

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 31, 2025 regular session. It deferred the Hangar Site Development contract award to a future meeting. It also approved airport furniture and audio‑visual equipment contracts, and approved a Master Service Agreement and Work Order 1 with True North Geographic Technologies for $487,418.

• Approved July 31, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Hangar Site Development Contract award to Hensley Civil, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $57,011 CIP reallocation and furniture contract with Nashville Office Interiors (unanimous)
• Approved $58,843.90 CIP reallocation and audio‑visual equipment contract with Lanlink Communications (unanimous)
• Approved Master Service Agreement and Work Order 1 with True North Geographic Technologies, LLC for $487,418 (unanimous)
• Presented updates to City Social Media and Internet Posting Policy – no action taken
• Presented CIP transfers – no action needed
• Presented Tree Line Preservation Guidelines – no vote required

Community Investment Trust - Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the FY26 budget and evaluate investment performance and asset allocation. The meeting includes a review of the second quarter 2025 market environment provided by Marquette Associates.

• Action on MCIT FY26 Budget
• Review of 2Q 2025 Market Environment from Marquette Associates
• Review of Asset Allocation Study
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust FY26 budget. Finally, the Board unanimously approved two allocation adjustments: reducing bonds by 2.5% to invest in the JP Morgan Infrastructure Fund and reducing U.S. equity by 2.5% to invest in private equity.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved MCIT FY26 Budget (unanimous aye)
• Approved reduction of bonds by 2.5% and reallocation to JP Morgan Infrastructure Fund (unanimous aye)
• Approved reduction of U.S. equity by 2.5% and reallocation to private equity (unanimous aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend decisions on five zoning applications and one annexation petition. The body will also consider the abandonment of a right-of-way segment on Kenny Pipe Court.

• Annexation and zoning of 2.42 acres at John R Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail for Mazda Office for Off-Site Storage
• Rezoning of 2.05 acres on East Pitts Lane from CF to CH for Murfreesboro Medical Clinic
• Rezoning of 14.9 acres on Franklin Road from PUD to PCD for Kingdom Ridge Commercial
• Rezoning of 17.26 acres on Cason Lane from CF and OG to PUD for Lennar
• Abandonment of Kenny Pipe Court right-of-way segment north of Joe B Jackson Parkway

The commission approved the minutes from the July 9 and July 16 meetings. It approved an annexation petition for 2.42 acres along John R Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail. Several zoning applications covering 2.42 to 17.26 acres were approved, each subject to staff comments. A mandatory referral to abandon a segment of Kenny Pipe Court right‑of‑way was also approved.

• Approved minutes of July 9 and July 16 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition for 2.42 acres on John R Rice Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-408 for 2.42 acres to PCD & GDO-1 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-411 for 2.05 acres to CH (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-412 for 14.9 acres to PCD (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-410 for 17.26 acres to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral to abandon Kenny Pipe Court right‑of‑way segment (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the FY25 finance report and discuss several seasonal programs. The body is also considering updates to aquatic facility supervision and fee increases for youth sports.

• Youth Sports Fee Increases
• Youth Supervision Policy for Aquatic Facilities
• FY25 Finance Report (July-June)
• Christmas at Cannonsburgh and "Village After Dark" programs
• Not-So-Haunted Hayride and Princess Program

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from March 5 and May 7, 2025. It adopted a new age policy for unattended youth at aquatic facilities, approved multiple community events with $5 fees, and adopted a revised youth sports fee structure raising activity fees to $20. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved increase of unattended youth age at aquatic facilities to 13 (6-0)
• Approved Village After Dark program with $5 fee (6-0)
• Approved Christmas at Cannonsburgh with $5 fee for ages 6+ after‑hours (6-0)
• Approved new Youth Sports Fee Structure raising activity fees to $20 (6-0)
• Approved return of Not-So-Haunted Hayride with $5 ticket price (6-0)
• Approved Princess Program with $25 participant fee (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss opposing the Middle Point Landfill expansion and a settlement with waste companies. The body is also deciding on several property rezonings and a first reading of water and sewer fee revisions.

• Resolution 25-R-25 opposing the expansion of Middle Point Landfill
• Settlement agreement with BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee, LLC, Republic Services, Inc., and Republic Services of Tennessee, LLC
• Ordinance 25-O-27 regarding Water Tap & Sewer Cleanout Fee Revisions
• Contract with NAFECO for 40 sets of firefighter turnout gear totaling $169,120
• $10,000 CDBG down payment assistance for affordable housing at 1519 Graybar Lane

The council approved its consent agenda, which included several city contracts. It passed four zoning ordinances and a water‑fee amendment. The council also adopted a resolution opposing any expansion of the Middle Point Landfill. All actions were approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items including fire turnout gear and police LPR camera contracts (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-21 rezoning 14.81 acres on Old Lascassas Road to Planned Commercial Development (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-22 rezoning 13.26 acres on Yeargan Road to Single‑Family Residential Ten (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-20 amendment to school and institutional group assembly uses in the zoning code (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-24 amendment to Planned Commercial Development zoning for 23.7 acres on DeJarnette Lane (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-27 water tap and sewer cleanout fee revisions (first reading) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-25 opposing expansion of Middle Point Landfill (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to build a 760-square-foot accessory structure in front of a principal residence. Staff analysis suggests the request does not meet the required standards for a variance.

• Application Z-25-025: Request for a 9-foot front setback variance along Bond Court
• Application Z-25-025: Request to locate an accessory structure in front of the principal structure
• Proposed construction of a 19.5’ x 40’ two-story garage with a bathroom, golf simulator, lounge, office, and storage

The Board approved the June 25, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes as submitted. The Board denied application Z-25-025, which sought a 9‑foot front‑setback variance and an accessory‑structure variance for 2114 Battleground Drive. The denial was based on the failure to satisfy all five variance standards, and the motion passed with a 3‑0 vote (Ayes: Robert Batcheller, Vice‑Chair Ken Halliburton, Chair Davis Young; No nays). The meeting adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance request Z-25-025 for 2114 Battleground Drive (3-0)

Water Resources Board

The Board is deciding on several maintenance contracts, vehicle purchases, and fee revisions for water taps, meters, and sewer cleanouts. The meeting includes discussions on sewer rehabilitation and water treatment plant equipment repairs.

• FY26 water tap, meter, and sewer cleanout fee revisions
• Final change order for 2022 Hobas Pipe Sewer Rehab reducing contract by $483,718.53
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorers for $81,760
• JBS Task Order No. 25-04 for reverse filtration pump rebuild at $16,437.10
• Temporary sewer flow monitoring extension at Memorial Blvd and Cherry Lane for $35,000

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda and several funding items. It increased the WRRF contingency allocation to $157,127, updated water tap and meter fees, and authorized a $12,740,878.76 deposit for TDOT water and sewer main relocations. The board also approved a $9,500 study of Todd’s Lake and a $20,400 business‑process review for Customer Service.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved increased WRRF contingency allocation to $157,127 (unanimous)
• Approved updated 1" and 2" water tap, meter, and sewer cleanout fees (unanimous)
• Approved $12,740,878.76 deposit for TDOT water and sewer relocations (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 Todd’s Lake management study (unanimous)
• Approved $20,400 Business Process Review by Advanced Utility Systems (unanimous)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will discuss land use matters, including the annexation of 827 acres along Lebanon Pike and East Jefferson Pike. The body is also reviewing rezoning requests and amendments to the city's alcoholic beverage and zoning codes.

• Annexation of 827 acres along Lebanon Pike and East Jefferson Pike
• Rezoning of property along Old Lascassas Road (Ordinance 25-OZ-21)
• PCD zoning amendment for 23.7 acres along Dejarnette Lane
• Two-year Westlaw subscription from Thomson Reuters ($62,148 for year 1; $65,256 for year 2)
• Amendment to City Code Chapter 4 regarding alcoholic beverages

The council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, several zoning and alcohol ordinances, and two annexation resolutions. Notably, Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑23 to annex 827 acres on East Jefferson Pike was adopted. All actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (Westlaw subscription, Patterson Park contingency, Reeves Rogers change order, sewer easement abandonment) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑26 amending the alcoholic beverages code – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑OZ‑21 rezoning 14.81 acres to Planned Commercial Development – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑20 amending zoning for school and institutional group assembly uses – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02‑22 rezoning 13.26 acres along Yeargan Road to RS‑10 – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑22 annexing 13.74 acres along Yeargan Road – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑23 annexing 827 acres on East Jefferson Pike – unanimous

City Council - Public Comment

This is a special meeting dedicated to public comment. The council will acknowledge and hear from pre-registered speakers for up to 3 minutes each.

The council held a special public comment session. No members or public speakers presented comments. The meeting was adjourned at 5:31 p.m. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider numerous final and preliminary plats for residential subdivisions and commercial site plans. The body will also discuss several zoning applications and an annexation petition.

• Site plan for a 67,850 ft2 municipal facility at 2120 Kenny Pipe Court
• Site plan for a 2,972 ft2 City Barbeque restaurant on North Thompson Lane
• Zoning application to change 17.26 acres on Cason Lane to PUD
• Zoning application to change 14.9 acres on Franklin Road to PCD
• Annexation petition for 22.5 acres along Veterans Parkway and Old Salem Road

The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda covering multiple final and preliminary plats. It also approved site plans for City Barbeque, Singer Park, Greenland Drive Townhomes, and the South Transfer Station. The commission scheduled public hearings for August 6, 2025 on several zoning applications and a September 3 hearing on an annexation petition. No motions were denied.

• Approved consent agenda (all listed plats) – motion carried, no nay votes
• Approved City Barbeque site plan – motion carried, no nay votes
• Approved Singer Park site plan – motion carried, no nay votes
• Approved Greenland Drive Townhomes site plan – motion carried, no nay votes
• Approved South Transfer Station site plan – motion carried, no nay votes
• Scheduled public hearing for Kenny Pipe Court right‑of‑way abandonment on Aug 6 – motion carried
• Scheduled public hearing for Murfreesboro Medical Clinic rezoning on Aug 6 – motion carried
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation petition (Veterans Parkway/Old Salem Road) on Sep 3 – motion carried

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several land and business requests, including a lease extension for a retail store and a wine sales certificate. The body is also reviewing annual reports on public records and liquor store compliance.

• Proposed $96,724 acquisition of tower, access, and utility easements at 3489 Halls Hill Pike
• Month-to-month lease extension for Yard Sale at 204 S Front Street at $10,000 per month
• Wine Sales Certificate of Compliance for Middle TN Tobacco Vape & Beer at 710 Middle Tennessee Blvd Ste 10
• Annual report showing 27 licensed retail liquor stores and 33 total certificates of compliance
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) fund transfers between Bond and General Funds

The Murfreesboro City Council approved several items, including a wine sales certificate of compliance, a lease extension for Yard Sale, Inc., an easement acquisition for a communications tower, and a $298,883 work authorization for a new airport hangar. The council also approved new beer permits and amended the retail liquor certificate term to extend the deadline to June 30, 2026. No action was taken on the CIP transfer, the retail liquor annual report, or the traffic‑calming program process.

• Approved wine sales certificate of compliance for Middle TN Tobacco Vape & Beer (7-0)
• Approved Yard Sale lease extension at 204 S. Front Street (7-0)
• Approved easement acquisition for communications tower on Halls Hill Pike ($96,724) (6-0)
• Approved hangar design work authorization with Barge Design Solutions ($298,883) (7-0)
• Approved regular and special event beer permits (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-26 extending retail liquor certificate term to June 30, 2026 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning application for a property on January Street. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2025-2026 term.

• Zoning application [2025-409] to rezone 0.3 acres on January Street from RS-8 to CL
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025-2026
• Mandatory Referral [2025-708] for abandonment of a sanitary sewer easement east of Florence Road

The commission elected Ken Halliburton as Chair and Jami Averwater as Vice‑Chair for 2025‑2026. It approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved zoning application 2025‑409 and mandatory referral 2025‑708, each subject to staff comments.

• Elected Ken Halliburton as Chair (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Elected Jami Averwater as Vice‑Chair (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved zoning application 2025‑409 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025‑708 (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Community Investment Trust - Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the FY26 budget and review investment reports from Marquette Associates. The board is also tasked with approving the minutes from the February 26, 2025, meeting.

• Review of investments by Marquette Associates
• Discussion and action on the MCIT FY26 Budget

The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees did not hold its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Consequently, no decisions, approvals, or other actions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will discuss land use matters including rezoning along Old Lascassas Road and annexation along Yeargan Road. The body is also reviewing various municipal contracts, budget amendments, and airport rental rate updates.

• Rezoning of 14.81 acres along Old Lascassas Road
• Annexation and zoning of 13.74 acres along Yeargan Road
• Proposed airport rental rate increases: Conference Room to $75/hr, Business Center to $175/hr, and Training Room to $140/hr
• Contract amendment with BluLynx Solutions, LLC for $18,975
• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding School and Institutional Group Assembly Uses

The council elected Shawn Wright as Mayor Pro Tem and unanimously approved the consent agenda and the June 26 meeting minutes. Several zoning and annexation measures were deferred to July 17, 2025. The council also approved the FY25 COPS hiring program resolution and a $513,000 contract with Insight for license‑plate‑reader cameras.

• Elected Shawn Wright as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 4‑0)
• Deferred Ordinance 25‑OZ‑21 (Old Lascassas Road rezoning) to July 17, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Deferred Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑22 (Yeargan Road annexation) to July 17, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Deferred Ordinance 25‑OZ‑22 (Yeargan Road zoning) to July 17, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑23 authorizing FY25 COPS Hiring Program representative (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved contract with Insight Public Sector for LPR cameras, $513,000 total (unanimous 4‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals will review a special use permit request from Stones River Country Club to expand its golf course with a practice chipping and putting area and turf production space behind homes on NW Broad Street. The board will also hear two other zoning cases: a variance for a Park Avenue industrial property and a special use permit for an accessory apartment on Racquet Club Drive.

• Special use permit for Stones River Country Club (Z-25-024) to add practice area behind 1634 and 1728 NW Broad Street
• 23-foot front setback variance (Z-25-009) for 831 Park Avenue industrial property
• Special use permit for accessory apartment (Z-25-008) at 2505 Racquet Club Drive
• Deferred special use permit amendment (Z-25-010) for 150-foot wireless tower at 2117 N Thompson Lane

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special use permit (Application Z-25-024) for Stones River Country Club to construct a country club in a Single-Family Residential (RS-15) zone behind 1634 and 1728 NW Broad Street, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. The motion was moved by Robert Batcheller, seconded by Tim Tipps, and passed with two ayes and one abstention (Vice‑Chair Halliburton). The minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting were also approved. No other business was taken.

• Approved special use permit for Stones River Country Club (Z-25-024) – vote: 2 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain
• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous

Water Resources Board

The board is reviewing several software support renewals for plant operations and SCADA systems. It is also considering engineering amendments and easement offers related to the Thompson Lane widening project.

• GE GlobalCare Software support purchase for $34,725.26
• Rockwell Automation TechConnect support purchase for $20,812
• ThinManager Software support purchase for $6,481.25
• ELI Engineering Design Amendment No. 4 for Thompson Ln Widening for $142,790
• Sewer easement abandonment in Masonbrooke SD

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved a $3.4 million sewer project to serve the MTE property and surrounding area, establishing a future special assessment district. It also approved a sewer connection for an outside‑city customer with $7,550 in assessment fees, and approved boundary revisions, easement offers for the Thompson Lane widening, upgrades to six sewage pump stations, and a change‑control request for an effluent water line. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sewer connection and $7,550 assessment fees for outside‑city property (unanimous)
• Approved MWRD/CUD boundary revision (unanimous)
• Approved Thompson Lane widening easement offers totaling $662,252 (unanimous)
• Approved $3.4 M MTE sewer design and future SSSAD (unanimous)
• Approved $328,385 sewage pump station upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Change Control Form No. 2 for 4‑inch effluent water line (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider final plats for several developments, including a Buc-ee's location. The body will also review site plans for an AutoZone, Wells Fargo, and Bubba's 33, and discuss new zoning and annexation requests.

• Final plat for Buc-ee’s on 46.53 acres along Elam Road and Joe B Jackson Parkway
• Site plan for a 24,301 ft2 AutoZone at 810 Northwest Broad Street
• Site plan for a 4,020 ft2 Wells Fargo along Medical Center Parkway and Honeylocust Lane
• Site plan for a 7,105 ft2 Bubba’s 33 restaurant along North Thompson Lane
• Rezoning request for 0.3 acres along January Street from RS-8 to CL

The commission approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda covering several plats. It approved design and site‑plan reviews for AutoZone, Wells Fargo, Bubba’s 33 restaurant, and Smackdab Brewing. It also set public hearing dates for a January Street zoning request on July 9 and for two August 6 hearings on annexation and zoning applications. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 meeting (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved consent agenda for multiple plats (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved initial and final design review & site plan review for AutoZone Store No. 6591 (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved final design review & site plan review for Wells Fargo (Clari Park, Lot 7) (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved site plan review for Bubba’s 33 restaurant (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved site plan review for Smackdab Brewing microbrewery (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025‑409 (January St) on July 9, 2025 (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Scheduled public hearings on August 6, 2025 for annexation petition 2025‑503 and zoning application 2025‑408 (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will meet to elect officers for 2025-2026 and review a request for new fencing. The body will also note an administratively approved fence replacement at 1019 East Main Street.

• H-25-011: Request for aluminum fencing with quad finials and a driveway gate at 746 East Main Street
• H-25-010: Administrative approval for privacy fence wall replacement at 1019 East Main Street
• Election of officers for 2025-2026

The commission approved the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. Members elected Jeff Davis as Chair and Deborah Belcher as Vice‑Chair for 2025‑2026. The commission approved application H‑25‑011 for a fence and gate at 746 E Main Street.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Davis as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Deborah Belcher as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved application H‑25‑011 fence and gate request at 746 E Main St (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to discuss the authorization of design work for a new corporate hangar and office facility. The body will also review a Letter of Intent and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Request for approval of a $298,883 work authorization with Barge Design Solutions for a 100-foot by 150-foot hangar and 3,000 square feet of office space
• Request for approval of a Letter of Intent
• Approval of May 19, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the January meeting. After reviewing FY26 budget proposals, members voted to apply a flat 4% increase in T‑Hangar rent, and the motion carried. The commission also asked staff to explore alternative revenue options. No formal decision was made on the taxiway development layout plans.

• Approved January Airport Commission meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved flat 4% T‑Hangar rent increase for FY26 (motion carried)
• Requested staff to present alternative revenue and rate‑increase options

City Council

The City Council is deciding on a monthly stormwater fee increase to fund capital projects and a new ordinance establishing rules for sports facility sponsorships. The body will also discuss a land swap for Fire Station #13 and a corridor area plan for Cherry Lane.

• Proposed increase of stormwater fee from $3.25 to $3.50 per month in FY26 and $3.75 in FY27
• Ordinance 25-O-01 to allow the Sports Authority to secure advertising and naming rights
• Housing rehabilitation for 923 Harrison Avenue
• Review of land swap with Swanson Development LP for Fire Station #13
• Cherry Lane Corridor Area Plan-Project

The council adopted the Sponsorship Ordinance (Ordinance 25‑0‑01) and approved the FY26 stormwater fee ($3.50 per month) and budget, a $38,520 housing rehabilitation contract for 923 Harrison Avenue, and a certificate of compliance for Baro Liquors at 314 West Lokey Avenue. It also approved a partnership with TCAT for auto‑body training and regular beer permits for Sami's Market (2975 South Rutherford Boulevard, Suite B). All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 25-0-01 Sponsorship Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-16 Stormwater User Fee $3.50/month (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-07 FY26 Stormwater Budget (7-0)
• Approved $38,520 housing rehabilitation contract for 923 Harrison Avenue (7-0)
• Approved certificate of compliance for Baro Liquors, 314 West Lokey Avenue (7-0)
• Approved TCAT auto‑body collaboration pending legal review (7-0)
• Approved regular beer permits for Sami's Market, 2975 South Rutherford Blvd, Suite B (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding second and final readings for the FY26 budget ordinances, including the 2025 tax rate and water sewer rates. The body will also consider several budget amendments and property acquisitions.

• FY26 Budget Ordinances including Tax Rate 2025 and Tax Due Date Change
• FY26 Water Sewer Rate Ordinance
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for Henderson Family Properties at 654 W Main Street
• Ordinance 25-OZ-15 amending PID zoning for property along Joe B Jackson Parkway
• One-year contract extension with Fox Collection Agency

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the minutes from prior meetings. It adopted the FY26 budget ordinance with revised appropriations, set the 2025 property tax rate at $0.9526 per $100, and moved the tax delinquency date to March 1. Additional ordinances updating the FY25 budget, water‑sewer rates, and a school budget amendment recognizing a $17,750 grant were also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved FY26 Budget Ordinance 25-0-09 (6-0)
• Approved FY2025 Tax Rate Ordinance 25-0-10 at $0.9526 per $100 (6-0)
• Approved Tax Due Date Change Ordinance 25-0-19, moving delinquency date to March 1 (6-0)
• Approved FY25 Budget Amendment Ordinance 25-0-18 (7-0)
• Approved Water‑Sewer Rate Ordinance 25-0-17 (6-0)
• Approved School FY25 Budget Amendment Resolution 25-R-20 recognizing $17,750 grant (6-0)
• Approved FY26 Other Post‑Employment Benefits Resolution 25-R-05 for retirees (6-0)

City Council - Public Comment

This is a special meeting dedicated to public comment. The council will acknowledge and hear from pre-registered speakers for up to 3 minutes each.

The council heard three public speakers raise concerns about motorcycle and neighborhood traffic safety. Council members asked City Manager Darren Gore to coordinate staff follow‑up on the issues. Mayor McFarland requested a future update on the Traffic Calming Program before any further action.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for the Dejarnette Place PCD. The body will also review a mandatory referral for an electric easement on city-owned property.

• Zoning application [2025-407] to amend PCD zoning for 23.7 acres along DeJarnette Lane
• Mandatory Referral [2025-706] for an electric easement along West College Street/Old Nashville Highway for Middle Tennessee Electric

The commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It approved the zoning amendment (Application 2025‑407) for Dejarnette Place PCD with staff‑recommended buffer and use conditions. It also approved the dedication of an electric easement on city‑owned land along West College Street/Old Nashville Highway (Mandatory Referral 2025‑706). All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Dejarnette Place PCD, with buffer and use conditions (7‑0)
• Approved dedication of electric easement on West College Street/Old Nashville Highway (7‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals will hear three cases: a 23-foot variance request for a 54 sq-ft building addition at 831 Park Avenue, two special use permit requests for accessory apartments at 2505 Racquet Club Drive and 2117 North Thompson Lane, and a staff report on the variance request.

• Variance request Z-25-009: 23-foot front setback reduction at 831 Park Avenue for a 54 sq-ft mechanical room addition
• Special use permit Z-25-008: accessory apartment at 2505 Racquet Club Drive in RS-15 zone
• Special use permit Z-25-010: amend conditions for 150-foot-tall wireless tower at 2117 North Thompson Lane to remove stealth antenna requirement

The Board approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It approved a 23‑foot front‑setback variance for 831 Park Avenue (5‑0) and a special‑use permit for an accessory apartment at 2505 Racquet Club Drive (5‑0). The Board deferred the request to amend the special‑use permit for the wireless tower at 2117 N Thompson Lane (4‑1).

• Approved 23‑foot setback variance for 831 Park Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for accessory apartment at 2505 Racquet Club Drive (5‑0)
• Deferred amendment of special‑use permit for wireless tower at 2117 N Thompson Lane (4‑1)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board is reviewing the FY2026 draft budgets for Water Resources and the Stormwater Fund. The body will also consider a new Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance and a Stormwater Fee Resolution.

• FY2026 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance
• FY2026 Water Resources and Stormwater Fund draft budgets
• Stormwater Fee Resolution
• Professional services contract with ADS, LLC for sewer flow monitoring (estimated budget $330,000)
• Thompson Lane Widening estimated easement offers

The Water Resources Board approved the consent agenda and the Thompson Lane easement offers. It also approved the LJA asset‑management SOP, the LJA sewer‑rehabilitation task order, the WRRF wet‑weather upgrade change order, and the SSR on‑site sodium hypochlorite study. The board adopted the FY26 water and sewer rate ordinance, the FY26 water resources budget, and the stormwater fee resolution, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Thompson Lane easement offers (unanimous)
• Approved LJA Asset Management SOP $67,000 (unanimous)
• Approved LJA sewer‑rehabilitation task order up to $452,500 (unanimous)
• Approved WRRF Wet Weather Upgrades Change Order No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved SSR Task Order 24‑41‑009 Amendment 1 $37,910 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Fee Resolution increasing fee to $3.50 FY26 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY26 budget. Discussions will focus on Administration, Murfreesboro City Schools, Water Resources, and Stormwater.

• FY26 Budget discussions for Administration
• FY26 Budget discussions for Murfreesboro City Schools
• FY26 Budget discussions for Water Resources
• FY26 Budget discussions for Stormwater

The City Council held a budget special session to present the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget, including revenue and expenditure highlights, and discussed topics such as homelessness, city schools, water resources, and stormwater. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded on any agenda items.

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on amending the PID zoning for a 151-acre property along Joe B Jackson Parkway. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the FY26 budget and first readings of multiple ordinances, including water and sewer rate changes.

• Amending PID zoning for 151 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway (public hearing and first reading)
• FY26 budget public hearing and related ordinances
• FY26 water & sewer rate ordinance (first reading)
• Mandatory referral to abandon detention pond easement along Elmcroft Avenue
• $25,655 transit center contingency allowance allocation

The Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, several FY26 budget ordinances, a water and sewer rate adjustment, a sports authority sponsorship ordinance, and a resolution authorizing tax‑exempt bonds for a Vanderbilt University Medical Center helicopter. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote and no opposition.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-16 modifying City Court fees (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-15 amending PID zoning for 151 acres (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-09 adopting FY26 budget (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-17 FY26 water and sewer rate adjustment (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-01 establishing Sports Authority sponsorship parameters (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-22 authorizing tax‑exempt bonds for VUMC helicopter (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-19 requesting return of unclaimed property (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider various final and preliminary plats for residential subdivisions and commercial developments. The body will also review site plans for a hotel, a bank, and a retail showroom.

• LaQuinta Hawthorn Hotel: 102-room hotel on 2.31 acres along Cedar Glades Drive
• Living Spaces Showroom: 125,800 ft2 retail building on 11.02 acres along Beasie Road
• Middle Tennessee Industrial Center: final plat for 4 lots on 87.09 acres
• Racquet Club: site plan for 14 pickleball courts and pro shop on 8.03 acres
• Zoning application [2025-407] to amend PCD zoning on 23.7 acres along DeJarnette Lane

The commission approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting and the consent agenda, excluding the East Side Village final plat. It also approved final design and site plan reviews for the LaQuinta Hawthorn Hotel, Volunteer Behavioral Health canopy, Wells Fargo Clari Park bank, Meadowlark Townhomes Phase 2, West Point Lots 29 & 30, Living Spaces showroom, and Valvoline Instant Oil Change. All approvals were unanimous except the consent agenda, which had one abstention.

• Approved May 7 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda excluding East Side Village (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved LaQuinta Hawthorn Hotel final design review (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Volunteer Behavioral Health canopy design review (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Wells Fargo Clari Park bank design review (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Meadowlark Townhomes Phase 2 horizontal property regime plat (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved West Point Lots 29 & 30 master plan amendment (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Living Spaces showroom site plan (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to discuss updates on the Federal Contract Tower Program and the Approach Mitigation Design Project. The body is also considering a request to adjust hourly rental fees for the airport's business and meeting spaces.

• Proposed hourly rental fee for Meeting and Training Room: $100
• Proposed hourly rental fee for Conference Room: $75
• Proposed hourly rental fee for Business Center: $175
• Update on Federal Contract Tower Program
• Update on Approach Mitigation Design Project

The commission approved the minutes from the January 2025 meeting. It then approved a flat 4% increase in T‑Hangar rents for FY26, with the motion carried. The commission also asked staff to explore alternative revenue options.

• Approved January 2025 Airport Commission meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved flat 4% increase in T‑Hangar rents for FY26 (motion carried)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council is acting on two budget amendments: Resolution 25-R-17 adds $2.1 million in school grants for summer learning and transportation, and Ordinance 25-O-18 increases the city budget by $1.25 million for street paving and $50,000 for a museum roof. Other action items include a no-cost lease for a construction office at 333 NW Broad Street for the Town Creek project, a retail liquor certificate compliance, and a Main Street banner request. Workshop items cover West Point Subdivision impact fees, fire stations 12 and 13, short-term rental regulations, and the Cherry Lane Corridor area plan update.

• Resolution 25-R-17: FY25 schools budget amendment #9, $2,102,491 for Summer Learning and Transportation grants
• Ordinance 25-O-18: FY25 city budget amendment, $1.25M increase for state street aid paving, $50,000 grant for Cannonsburgh Village Haynes Museum roof replacement
• No-cost lease with SBW Constructors for construction office at 333 NW Broad St for Town Creek daylighting project (21-month term)
• Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance and Main Street banner request
• Workshop: West Point Subdivision and future road impact fees; Fire Stations 12 and 13 presentation; short-term rental regulation discussion; Cherry Lane Corridor area plan update

The council unanimously approved a resolution to amend the FY25 school budget and accept a grant for the summer schools program. It also approved the FY25 city budget amendment, a construction office lease, a museum roof replacement, a liquor store compliance certificate, and a church banner request. In addition, staff was directed to let Cintas proceed with the West Point Subdivision without building the required road segment and to develop a short‑term rental ordinance.

• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑17 amending FY25 school budget (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑18 amending FY25 city budget (5‑0)
• Approved lease for construction office at 333 NW Broad Street (5‑0)
• Approved $75,486 roof replacement for Cannonsburgh Village Museum (5‑0)
• Approved certificate of compliance for Longhorn Liquor Store, 3210 Memorial Blvd (5‑0)
• Approved banner request for North Boulevard Church of Christ on East Main St (5‑0)
• Directed staff to allow Cintas to proceed with West Point Subdivision without building 350 ft of Warrior Drive and to defer further approvals pending agreements (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to develop a short‑term rental ordinance (no vote recorded)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission will consider establishing a sponsorship program for the Juneteenth celebration, allowing donors of $500 or more to receive logo placement on advertising materials and event t-shirts. The commission will also review the FY25 finance report covering July through March, receive updates on programs and events, and introduce new employees and laureates.

• Consider approval of Juneteenth sponsorship program with $500 donation threshold for logo recognition
• Review FY25 finance report (July-March) showing revenues and expenditures
• Introduction of two new laureates and three MPRD employees
• Partner of the Year presentation by Stones River National Battlefield representatives
• Short video presentation on Washington Theatre’s community engagement

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on May 7, 2025, but a quorum was not present, so no formal votes could be taken. The March 5, 2025 minutes were tabled for the next meeting. Staff discussed the Juneteenth sponsorship donation procedure and received no objections, but no vote occurred. New appointments, awards, and upcoming events were announced, but no decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several annexation and rezoning requests, including a major 843-acre annexation along Lebanon Pike and East Jefferson Pike. They will also consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regulating institutional group assembly uses. Other items include a rezoning for storage on Old Lascassas Road and mandatory referrals for easements.

• 843-acre annexation along Lebanon Pike and East Jefferson Pike, including rights-of-way segments
• Zoning ordinance amendment [2025-802] for institutional group assembly uses
• 14.81-acre rezoning to PCD (Lascassas Storage) on Old Lascassas Road
• 13.74-acre annexation and 13.26-acre rezoning on Yeargan Road
• Mandatory referrals for electric easement on Lebanon Pike and detention pond easement abandonment on Elmcroft Avenue

The Planning Commission approved a large annexation of about 843 acres along Lebanon Pike and East Jefferson Pike, excluding the East Jefferson Pike right‑of‑way and the Lebanon Pike right‑of‑way north of the Walter Hill Park parcel. The commission also approved a zoning ordinance amendment, several rezoning and annexation requests, and two mandatory referrals for easements. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes or with only an abstention noted.

• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 14.81 acres Old Lascassas Rd to PCD (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved annexation and plan of services for 13.74 acres Yeargan Rd (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 13.26 acres Yeargan Rd to RS-10 (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 843 acres with right‑of‑way exclusions (6-0)
• Approved mandatory referral for electric easement on Lebanon Pike (6-0)
• Approved mandatory referral for abandonment of detention pond easement on Elmcroft Ave (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on three rezoning ordinances and an amendment to the sign ordinance. The body is also considering modifications to City Court fees and various equipment and service contracts.

• Rezoning properties along East Street, Greenland Drive, and Joe B Jackson Parkway
• Ordinance 25-O-16 to modify City Court fees
• Amendment to Tyler Technologies contract increasing annual cost by $20,000
• Amendment to Fiducient Advisors contract reducing investment advisory fees by $42,820
• Budget amendments including $208,000 for police firing range repairs and $35,000 for trash cans

The Council approved the Consent Agenda covering dozens of routine contracts and budget amendments. Three rezoning ordinances and a sign ordinance were passed on second and final reading. New ordinances on city court fees and several contract purchases, including tactical gear and a transit center contingency, were approved. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote and no dissent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-11 rezoning East Street property (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-13 rezoning Greenland Drive property (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-12 amendment to PCD zoning on Joe B. Jackson Parkway (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-14 amendment to second‑floor sign regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-16 modification of City Court fees (first reading) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of tactical gear contract $202,400 (5-0)
• Approved Change Directive No. 9 for Murfreesboro Transit Center contingency $154,059 (5-0)

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council is holding a special meeting dedicated to public comment. Pre-registered speakers are permitted to speak for up to 3 minutes each.

• Public comment period for pre-registered speakers

The City Council met for a public‑comment special session. No registered or spontaneous speakers were present, and no business was taken. The meeting was adjourned after one minute.

Golf Commission

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission will consider approving the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting and voting on proposed rate changes for Old Fort Golf Course. The proposed 2025 rates increase greens fees and cart rentals for both residents and non-residents, while maintaining senior (age 55+) and junior discounts. A supporting study compares Old Fort's pricing favorably to regional courses such as Greystone, Indian Hills, and Champions Run.

• Consideration of minutes from March 6, 2025 meeting
• Proposed 2025 rate increases: resident weekday 18-hole with cart from $50 to $57; non-resident from $55 to $62
• Senior rate (55+, weekday) for resident 18 holes with cart proposed at $45 (up from $38)
• Cart rental fee per person for 18 holes proposed at $15.49 (up from $13.67)
• Study compares Old Fort rates to Greystone, Indian Hills, Champions Run, Cedar Crest, and Pine Creek

The commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a 2025 rate increase of $1 for 9‑hole rounds and carts, $5 for 18‑hole rounds, and $2 for 18‑hole carts, effective June 1 2025. The commission noted that golf‑cart operators must be at least 16 years old with a driver’s license and will remind staff of this policy.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 rate increase: $1 (9‑hole round), $1 (9‑hole cart), $5 (18‑hole round), $2 (18‑hole cart) effective June 1 2025 (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two special use permit applications. One seeks to allow pediatric occupational therapy as a home occupation at 1648 Earl Court. The other seeks to construct an accessory apartment at 3251 Park Hill Road in an RS-15 zone.

• Application Z-25-005: special use permit for home occupation (pediatric occupational therapy) at 1648 Earl Court (RS-15 zone).
• Application Z-25-006: special use permit for accessory apartment at 3251 Park Hill Road (RS-15 zone).
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025 regular meeting.
• Public comments period and staff reports.
• No dollar amounts or contract awards on the agenda.

The Board approved a special‑use permit for Brigette Hill to operate a pediatric occupational therapy home occupation at 1648 Earl Court, subject to recommended conditions, with a 4‑0 vote. The Board also approved a special‑use permit for John and Alice Duva to build an accessory apartment at 3251 Park Hill Road, subject to recommended conditions, with a 4‑0 vote. The minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved special‑use permit for home occupational therapy at 1648 Earl Court (4‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for accessory apartment at 3251 Park Hill Road (4‑0)
• Approved March 26, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes (unanimous)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will decide on a multi-year engineering services agreement renewal with Smith Seckman Reid and related task orders for a thermal dryer design, pump station bypass, and clarifier parts. They will also discuss a water quality protection area variance process, an update on a bulk water agreement with Marshall County, a stormwater fee review, and a water and sewer rate design review. The meeting includes public comment and routine consent items.

• Consider renewal of Smith Seckman Reid Master Service Agreement (no direct fiscal impact)
• Consider SSR Task Order Amendment 2 for WRRF Full-Scale Thermal Dryer Design
• Consider Southwest pump station bypass pumping
• Consider WRRF clarifier scraper blades purchase
• Review of stormwater fee and water/sewer rate designs

The Board approved the Consent Agenda and accepted the March 25 minutes, both unanimously. It approved a $102,375 purchase and installation of a replacement aerator impeller for the Water Resource Recovery Facility, also unanimously. The Board unanimously approved a one‑year renewal of the Sodium Hypochlorite supply contract with Brenntag Mid‑South. Staff presented a stormwater‑fee increase recommendation, but no action was taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $102,375 aerator impeller purchase and installation (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year Sodium Hypochlorite contract renewal ($200,000) (unanimous)
• Discussed stormwater fee increase recommendation – no vote

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and first readings on three rezonings: 23.4 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway, 0.24 acres on East Street, and 0.82 acres on Greenland Drive. Other business includes a solid waste fee adjustment, purchase of a public safety camera system, and a $10,000 down payment assistance from CDBG funds for an affordable home. The council will also consider several sewer allocation variances, a sign ordinance amendment, and a budget amendment for schools.

• Public hearing and first reading on rezoning 23.4 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway (Ordinance 25-OZ-12)
• Public hearing and first reading on rezoning 0.24 acres along East Street (Ordinance 25-OZ-11)
• Public hearing and first reading on rezoning 0.82 acres along Greenland Drive (Ordinance 25-OZ-13)
• Approval of $10,000 down payment assistance from CDBG funds for a home at 2904 Humanity Trail (Affordable Housing Program)
• Solid waste fee schedule adjustment (Administration)

The City Council approved the consent agenda covering routine items. It passed Ordinance 25-0-08, dissolving the Murfreesboro Cable Commission. The council also approved first‑reading rezoning ordinances for East Street, Greenland Drive, and the Cannonsburg Place PCD area, and amended conditions for sewer service on Epps Mill Road. Two sewer allocation variances for North Thompson Lane restaurant sites were approved.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-08 dissolving Cable Commission (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-11 rezoning 0.24 acres on East/West Street (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-13 rezoning 0.82 acres on Greenland Drive (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-12 amending PCD zoning for 23.4 acres on Joe B. Jackson Parkway (6-0)
• Approved amendment of sewer service conditions for Epps Mill Road property (6-0)
• Approved sewer allocation variance for North Thompson Lane Lot 2 (5-1)
• Approved sewer allocation variance for North Thompson Lane Lot 3 (5-1)

City Council - Public Comment

This special meeting is solely for public comment. Speakers must pre-register online within six hours of the meeting and will be limited to three minutes each. No other business is scheduled.

• Pre-registration required via online form with name, address, topic, and position
• Speakers acknowledged in order of pre-registration
• Time limit of 3 minutes per speaker

The City Council met for a special public‑comment session on April 17, 2025. One resident, Amaya Epperson, presented a proposal for a city event titled "Live, Loud, and Local —Murfreesboro." Council members thanked her and offered suggestions, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The commission will meet to select a new chair and discuss professional contracts and programming. The body will also review updates on tennis court renovations and the spring tournament schedule.

• Consideration of a new Chair for the Tennis and Pickleball Commission
• Discussion regarding Pro Contracts
• Update on Tennis Court Renovations
• Review of Spring Tournament Schedule
• Update on programming

The Tennis and Pickleball Commission elected Robert White as the new chair after a unanimous vote. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. No other motions were voted on during the session.

• Robert White appointed as commission chair (unanimous vote)
• January 16, 2025 meeting minutes approved (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will consider a zoning application to rezone 14.81 acres along Old Lascassas Road from RS-15 and RS-10 to PCD for a storage facility. The commission will also vote on a consent agenda containing 11 final plats and a GDO agenda item for initial design review of a 102-room hotel and a townhome development. Other items include preliminary plats for a YMCA subdivision, a pickleball court complex, and a 20-lot subdivision on Old Salem Road.

• Zoning application [2025-406] for 14.81 acres on Old Lascassas Road to PCD for Lascassas Storage (public hearing May 7)
• LaQuinta Hawthorn Hotel [2025-3023 & 2025-6003] initial design review for 64,243 ft², 102-room hotel on Cedar Glades Drive
• Clari Park Townhomes Garden Area Phase 1 [2025-2017] horizontal property regime for 67 units on Wilkinson Pike
• Magnolia Grove Section 2 [2025-2029] final plat for 117 lots on 43.15 acres along Fuji Apple Lane
• Racquet Club Lot 1 – Phase 2 [2025-3020] site plan for 14 pickleball courts and pro shop on River Rock Boulevard

The commission approved the minutes from the March 19 and April 9 meetings. It approved a large consent agenda of multiple subdivision plats, several individual plats, and an initial design review for a hotel. The commission also set a public hearing for May 7, 2025 on a 14.81‑acre rezoning application.

• Approved March 19 and April 9 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda of 10 subdivision plats (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved LaQuinta Hawthorn Hotel initial design review (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Clari Park Townhomes Garden Area Phase 1 horizontal regime plat (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Clari Park Lot 19 final plat (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved YMCA preliminary plat (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Maddington preliminary plat (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing for rezoning application on May 7 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness: replacement of gutters and rot-damaged wood at 346 East Main Street (the Byrn-Roberts House) and a remodel of a multi-family dwelling at 443 East College Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear staff reports, including an administratively approved porch floor replacement at 1027 East Main Street.

• H-25-007: Replacement of gutters, frieze board, soffit, fascia, modillions, and downspouts at 346 East Main Street (Byrn-Roberts House) using Duragutter system and painted red grandis wood.
• H-25-009: Remodel of existing multi-family dwelling at 443 East College Street, a contributing circa-1925 structure.
• Approval of minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting.
• Staff report on administratively approved H-25-008: front porch floor replacement at 1027 East Main Street.

The commission approved a mockup for the 346 E Main Street project (Application H-25-007). It also approved a series of alterations to 443 E College Street (Application H-25-009), including siding, windows, porch elements, rear dormer, chimneys, front steps, lighting, and the front door. All motions were carried with no nay votes.

• Approved mockup for 346 E Main St. (H-25-007) – vote: no nay votes
• Approved siding replacement with 5" reveal and related exterior details at 443 E College St. – vote: no nay votes
• Approved expansion of rear shed dormer, standing‑seam roof, and asphalt shingle roof for main house – vote: no nay votes
• Approved removal and replacement of both brick chimneys at 443 E College St. – vote: no nay votes
• Approved replacement of front porch steps with brick and addition of brick skirting – vote: no nay votes
• Approved lighting plan with 8" clearance from porch floor – vote: no nay votes
• Approved front door replacement with a like door meeting code, administratively approved – vote: no nay votes
• Approved mockup for final staff approval for 346 E Main St. – vote: no nay votes

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a workshop meeting with public comment, then vote on second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the City Code regarding alcoholic beverages, including a lottery system for new certificates of compliance and updates to privilege tax. Workshop items include a preview of the City Schools budget, an update to the electronic message center sign ordinance, and reviews of water & sewer rate design, solid waste fees, and stormwater fees. The meeting also includes a beer permit revocation and other licensing actions.

• Ordinance 23-O-30 (2nd Reading) amending City Code Chapter 4 on alcoholic beverages, creating a lottery for certificates of compliance and updating privilege tax
• City Schools Budget Preview
• Electronic Message Center Sign Ordinance Update
• Water & Sewer Rate Design Review
• Solid Waste Fee Review and Stormwater Fee Review

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 23-0-30 amending the City Code Chapter 4 on alcoholic beverages. It also approved a $143,089 contract with Insight Public Sector to upgrade Mobile Data Terminals for the Fire Rescue Department. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution 25-R-12 supporting the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board.

• Approved Ordinance 23-0-30 amending City Code Chapter 4 on alcoholic beverages (7-0)
• Approved $143,089 contract with Insight Public Sector for fire rescue Mobile Data Terminal upgrades (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-12 supporting the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a zoning application to modify allowable uses and region boundaries for the 151-acre Parkway Place Planned Industrial Development. The body will also consider a zoning ordinance amendment regarding institutional group assembly and school uses.

• Zoning application [2025-404] to amend Parkway Place PID on 151 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway, Richard Reeves Drive, and Logistics Way
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment [2025-802] regarding institutional group assembly and school uses
• Mandatory Referral [2025-701] to abandon a portion of Blackman Road right-of-way at Hartman Farm Court
• Sewer service request [2024-507] to amend approval conditions for 46 acres along Epps Mill Road and Capital Way
• Mandatory Referral [2024-718] to abandon a drainage easement along Dejarnette Lane for Providence Christian Academy

The commission unanimously approved a zoning application to amend the Parkway Place PID covering about 151 acres. It also approved two mandatory referrals to abandon portions of Blackman Road and a drainage easement. A proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance for institutional group assembly uses was deferred. An amendment to conditions for outside‑city sewer service was also approved.

• Approved zoning application 2025-404 for 151‑acre Parkway Place PID (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025-702 to abandon portion of Blackman Road right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Deferred proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance 2025-802 on institutional group assembly uses (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to outside‑city sewer service conditions for Towery Development (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025-703 to abandon portions of drainage easement on Dejarnette Lane (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution amending the schools budget (Resolution 25-R-04) and an ordinance changing Murfreesboro Cable TV structure (Ordinance 25-O-08, first reading). They will also vote on numerous contracts and agreements, including a $30,876 professional services agreement for Old Fort Park ballfield and parking renovations, the Adams Tennis Complex court resurfacing project, and a contract for the Cherry Lane Corridor Study. Consent agenda includes multiple professional services and purchases.

• Schools Budget Amendment #7 (Resolution 25-R-04)
• Murfreesboro Cable TV Structure Changes Ordinance (25-O-08), first reading
• $30,876 professional services agreement for Old Fort Park ballfield and parking renovations
• Adams Tennis Complex court resurface project
• Shared cost for repairs to firing range at Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

The Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved a $5,357,752 construction contract for the Rutherford Adaptive Signal Control Technology project on Rutherford and Northfield Boulevards. The council also approved a range of other contracts and agreements, including a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, IT managed security services, park maintenance equipment, and a Veterans Park testing services task order. All votes were 6‑0 in favor, with Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett absent.

• Approved $5,357,752 construction contract for Rutherford Adaptive Signal Control Technology (6‑0)
• Approved $357,323 Addendum No. 2 for engineering services on the ASCT project (6‑0)
• Approved $98,750 contract with Dynamic Security for Transit Center security (6‑0)
• Approved Microsoft Enterprise Agreement $471,338.77 per year (6‑0)
• Approved $520,552 renewal of IT Managed Security services (6‑0)
• Approved $118,881 Task Order for Veterans Park materials engineering and testing (6‑0)
• Approved $211,500 contract for park maintenance equipment with Dickson County Equipment (6‑0)
• Approved $138,600 resurfacing contract for Adams Tennis Complex courts (6‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests: a 15-foot variance from the required 35-foot front setback along Mill Street to 20 feet to construct a single-family home on a 7,197-square-foot lot zoned Commercial Local at 608 Old Salem Road; and a special use permit to establish a home occupation (swimming lessons) in a Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone at 2626 Anthem Way. The board will also vote on approval of the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Application Z-25-004: Frank Russell requests a 15-foot setback variance from 35 to 20 feet along Mill Street at 608 Old Salem Road to build a 1,300 sq ft single-family residence on a 7,197 sq ft lot zoned Commercial Local (CL).
• Application Z-25-003: Dana Moser requests a special use permit to operate a home occupation (swimming lessons) at 2626 Anthem Way in a Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone.

The Board approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. It then approved a 15‑foot front‑setback variance for Mr. Frank Russell’s single‑family home at 608 Old Salem Road, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. Finally, the Board approved a special‑use permit for Ms. Dana Moser’s home‑based swimming‑lesson business at 2626 Anthem Way, also subject to conditions.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (all members in favor, none against)
• Approved variance Z‑25‑004 for 15‑foot front setback at 608 Old Salem Road (all members in favor, none against)
• Approved special‑use permit Z‑25‑003 for home occupation at 2626 Anthem Way (all members in favor, none against)

Murfreesboro Sports Authority

The Board will meet to review the marketing process and handle other business. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the December 5, 2024, meeting.

• Review of Marketing Process

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on three Certificates of Appropriateness: replacing front porch lighting and adding shutters at 209-211 North University, replacing a carport at 205 North University, and adding a covered patio at 933 East Main Street. The commission also approved administratively two repair and painting projects at 205 and 209-211 North University. All properties are in the historic district.

• H-25-004: Replace front porch lighting and add shutters at 209-211 North University (two-family residence).
• H-25-005: Replace existing carport with a 27'x28' new carport at 205 North University, using Hardie siding, new gutters, shingles, and concrete driveway.
• H-25-006: Add a covered patio to existing single-family residence at 933 East Main Street.
• Administrative approvals: H-25-002 and H-25-003 for soffit, trim, gutter, window repairs and painting at 205 and 209-211 North University.
• Application fee for meeting is $150; administrative approvals are $75.

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting. It approved Fletcher Holland's request to replace front‑door flood lights with decorative lamps at 209 & 211 N University Street. It also approved Holland's requests for vinyl shutters at the same address, alterations at 205 N University Street, and a covered patio at 933 E Main Street.

• Approved minutes of Feb 18, 2025 meeting (Aye: Backlund, Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi, Thompson; Nay: none)
• Approved decorative lamps at 209 & 211 N University St (Aye: Backlund, Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi, Thompson; Nay: none)
• Approved vinyl shutters at 209 & 211 N University St (Aye: Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi; Nay: Backlund, Thompson)
• Approved alterations at 205 N University St (Aye: Backlund, Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi, Thompson; Nay: none)
• Approved covered patio at 933 E Main St (Aye: Backlund, Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi, Thompson; Nay: none)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider multiple consent agenda items including an audit proposal, engineering task orders, and repair contracts. They will also discuss sewer blasting participation, a lagoon residuals contract amendment, and a valve replacement project bid. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Audit proposal from Jobe, Hastings & Associates for Water Resources and Stormwater Fund audits, $35,800
• Engineering task order with Neel-Schaffer for West Rutherford Blvd water and sewer improvements, $20,500
• JBS task order No. 25-02 for River Raw Water Pump & Motor #1 repairs
• SRWTP Flat Roof Repairs proposal
• SRWTP Chemical Contract renewals

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items A, B, C, D and F, as well as the SRWTP chemical contract renewals. It also approved participation in sewer blasting for a future main extension, a $498,000 amendment to the Lagoon Residuals Removal contract (total $996,000), the SRWTP valve‑replacement bid, and an $87,050 engineering amendment for the Thompson Lane widening project. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑B‑C‑D‑F (unanimous)
• Approved SRWTP Chemical Contract Renewals (unanimous)
• Approved sewer blasting participation ($63,656) (unanimous)
• Approved Lagoon Residuals Removal Contract Amendment No. 1 ($498,000; total $996,000) (unanimous)
• Approved SRWTP Distribution Isolation Valve Replacement bid ($633,000) (unanimous)
• Approved ELI Engineering Design Amendment No. 3 for Thompson Lane widening ($87,050) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a consent agenda with several site plans and plats, then review a 12,634 ft² fourth-floor addition at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. New business includes a zoning amendment for Parkway Place PID on 151 acres, petitions to annex 13.74 acres and 843 acres along Lebanon Pike, and a proposed ordinance amendment for institutional group assembly uses including schools. Public hearings on several items are recommended for April and May.

• Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital 4th Floor Addition (12,634 ft²) initial and possible final design review
• Annexation petition for approximately 843 acres along Lebanon Pike and East Jefferson Pike
• Zoning application to amend Parkway Place PID on 151 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway
• Athena Woodspring Suites – 122-room extended stay hotel site plan on Joe B Jackson Parkway
• Murfreesboro Medical Office Building – 58,500 ft² medical office building site plan on Blackman Road

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved the consent agenda with 14 items, including site plans, plats, and a hotel, and separately approved the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital 4th floor addition. They also approved site plans for a City Tile building addition, Mercury Park housing, and Volunteer Fleet Services. Public hearings were scheduled for zoning, annexation, and ordinance amendments.

• Approved consent agenda with 14 items (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital 4th floor addition (7-0)
• Approved City Tile Dock & Parking Addition site plan (7-0)
• Approved Mercury Park Blocks 4 & 5 amended site plan (7-0)
• Approved Volunteer Fleet Services site plan (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Parkway Place PID zoning amendment (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Yeargan Road annexation and zoning (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Blackman Road right-of-way abandonment and zoning ordinance amendment (7-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to discuss the proposed FY26 Airport Fund Budget and receive an update on Taxiway F Development Area plans.

• Approval of Proposed FY26 Airport Fund Budget
• Update on Taxiway F Development Area plans

The Airport Commission approved the November meeting minutes and received updates on the AeroSimple transition, completed pavement and fuel farm projects, and future plans. No formal decisions were made on the updates, which were informational only.

• Approved November Airport Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Golf Commission

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission will discuss spring course maintenance projects, potential sponsorship opportunities, and a review of greens fee pricing compared to regional markets. They will also consider old business regarding funding for synthetic turf tees at Bloomfield Links and plans for junior golf initiatives.

• Consider minutes of December 2024 meeting
• Spring 2025 course maintenance and improvements
• Potential sponsorship opportunities and community partnerships
• Review of greens fee pricing and regional market comparison
• Funding for Bloomfield Links synthetic turf tees

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission approved the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting. Discussions included potential greens fee increases to achieve revenue neutrality, a possible sponsorship with the Murfreesboro Sports Authority for GPS ad revenue, and a grant application for synthetic turf tees at Bloomfield Links. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 6, 2025. Major items include the second and final reading of an ordinance amending conditions for water and sanitary sewer service outside city limits, and a first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment regarding school uses. The Council will also receive a presentation on right-of-way acquisition for Rutherford Boulevard and consider several contracts for technology and water resources.

• Sewer Ordinance Amendments (2nd and Final Reading) – amending conditions for water and sewer service outside city limits
• Amending the Zoning Ordinance – School Uses
• Right of Way Acquisition Presentation for Rutherford Blvd
• Agreement with Trimble Technology for Maintenance and Support Services (IT)
• Contract with Cumberland International Truck Inc for Water Resources

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 25-0-07 on second and final reading, amending the Murfreesboro City Code to set conditions for water and sanitary sewer service to property outside city limits. The council also approved a two-year, $491,000 agreement with Trimble Technology for maintenance and support services, a $129,260 arc flash study, and a $182,289.61 contract for a dump truck. A proposed zoning amendment for school uses was discussed but no action was taken, and a right-of-way acquisition update for the Rutherford Boulevard Extension was presented for information only.

• Approved Ordinance 25-0-07 (second and final reading) amending sewer service conditions for properties outside city limits.
• Approved the Trimble Technology (Azteca Systems) agreement for Cityworks Online services, $491,000 over two years, subject to final legal review.
• Approved SSR Task Order 25420130 for an Arc Flash Study at water facilities, $129,260, funded by Working Capital Reserves.
• Approved the contract with Cumberland International Truck, Inc. for a 2025 International HX620 Dump Truck, $182,289.61.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including the Asphalt Purchases Report.
• Presented a proclamation declaring March as National Athletic Training Month.
• Discussed a proposed zoning amendment for school uses; no formal action taken.
• Received an update on Rutherford Boulevard Extension right-of-way acquisition; no action taken.

City Council - Public Comment

This is a special meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council solely for receiving public comment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda. Pre-registered speakers will be recognized in order and given up to three minutes each.

• No agenda items other than public comment; no rezonings, ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled for discussion or vote.

The City Council held a public comment session with no actionable agenda items. One registered speaker, Ronnie Floyd, addressed concerns about a property near First Baptist Church, and Council Member Scales Harris agreed to connect him with the church's pastor. No decisions or votes were made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the session

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will review the FY25 finance report and consider fee adjustments for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 fiscal years. Members will also discuss the introduction of a stage combat class and a new fee for plein air events.

• Consideration of fee adjustments for FY24/25 and FY25/26
• Proposed new program: Stage Combat Class
• Proposed fee for Plein Air Events
• Review of FY25 Finance Report (July-January)
• Introduction of a new employee

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission approved a $25 per participant fee for Cultural Arts' Plein Air Events and a new Stage Combat Class for ages 12-18 with a $50 fee for a four-week series. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also received updates on programs, events, and proposed fee increases for Boro Beach, Sports Com, Patterson Community Center, and pavilion rentals, but no votes were taken on those increases.

• Approved $25 fee per participant for Plein Air Events (7-0)
• Approved Stage Combat Class for ages 12-18 with $50 fee for four-week series (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review three zoning applications and one sign ordinance amendment. The body will also consider an amended preliminary plat for a residential project on Franklin Road.

• Zoning application [2025-401]: 0.24 acres at East Street and West Street from RM-16 to RS-4
• Zoning application [2025-402]: Amend Cannonsburg Place PCD zoning on 23.4 acres at Joe B Jackson Parkway and Shelbyville Pike
• Zoning application [2025-403]: 0.82 acres on Greenland Drive from RS-10 to PUD (Greenland Heights PUD)
• Sign Ordinance amendment [2025-801]: Changes to 'second-floor signs' requirements
• The Courtyards at Franklin Road [2024-1018]: Amended preliminary plat for 48 lots on 23.49 acres

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved all four zoning applications and the sign ordinance amendment on its agenda. The approvals include rezonings on East/West Street and Greenland Drive, a PCD amendment for Cannonsburg Place, and a sign ordinance change for second-floor signs. All votes were unanimous except for the Greenland Heights PUD, which passed 6-1 with Reggie Harris dissenting.

• Approved rezoning of 0.24 acres at East/West Street from RM-16 to RS-4 (7-0)
• Approved PCD amendment for Cannonsburg Place on 23.4 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway and Shelbyville Pike (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.82 acres on Greenland Drive from RS-10 to PUD (Greenland Heights PUD) with conditions (6-1, Harris nay)
• Approved sign ordinance amendment for second-floor signs (6-0, Averwater abstained)
• Approved amended preliminary plat for The Courtyards at Franklin Road, 48 lots on 23.49 acres (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts, fire department purchases, and board appointments. A key item is the lease renewal for Wee Care Day Care at 510 Hancock Street, provided as an in-kind contribution valued at $2,750 per month.

• Lease renewal for Wee Care Day Care at 510 Hancock Street (valued at $2,750/month)
• Sewer Allocation Variance for Beasie Road – Cintas
• Schools FY25 Budget Amendment #6
• Construction contract for Blackman/Burnt Knob/Manson Intersection
• Sewer Ordinance Amendments to MCC Section 33-2.1.1

The Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $3 million purchase of wetland and stream mitigation credits for the Cherry Lane Phase 2 project, a $484,864 chiller replacement at Patterson Park, and a $398,157 final change order for Tommy Bragg Drive. The council also approved a sewer allocation variance for a Cintas facility, several professional services contracts, and the FY2024 audit report. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $3M wetland/stream mitigation credits for Cherry Lane Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved $484,864 chiller replacement contract with Trane at Patterson Park (5-0)
• Approved $398,157 final change order for Tommy Bragg Drive (5-0)
• Approved sewer allocation variance for Cintas on Beasie Road (5-0)
• Approved $584,600 Bridge Avenue Bridge replacement contract with Gresham Smith (5-0)
• Approved $116,700 construction administration contract for Blackman/Burnt Knob/Manson intersection (5-0)
• Approved $112,915 purchase of four Skydio drones for Fire Rescue (5-0)
• Approved $299,520 purchase of 78 sets of turnout gear for Fire Rescue (5-0)

Community Investment Trust - Board of Trustees

The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, review investment performance (portfolio valued at $68.5 million as of January 2025), and take action on recommendations for FY26 grants to non-profits. Public comment is also invited.

• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024 board meeting
• Review of investments by Marquette Associates, including portfolio allocation and performance data
• FY26 Grant Recommendations – action item with attached Committee on Contributions recommendations
• Other business and future meeting scheduling

The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees approved the FY26 Grant Cycle Committee on Contributions Recommendations, allocating approximately $491,000 to 29 nonprofit organizations. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting. No action was taken on the investment review presented by Marquette Associates.

• Approved FY26 grant recommendations allocating ~$491,000 to 29 nonprofits (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an administrative appeal from AutoZone regarding a zoning administrator's decision that their proposed hub at 810 NW Broad Street constitutes warehousing/distribution not permitted in the Commercial Highway zone. Additionally, AutoZone requests a special use permit to establish an Automobile Parts Retail Hybrid/Retail Hub at the same location. The board may also approve minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting.

• Administrative appeal Z-24-024 by AutoZone regarding use determination at 810 NW Broad Street
• Special use permit request Z-25-002 by AutoZone for a 24,301 sq-ft Automobile Parts Retail Hybrid/Retail Hub in Jackson Heights Plaza
• Previous deferral of appeal from January 22, 2025 meeting
• Minutes approval from January 22, 2025 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special use permit for AutoZone to operate an Automobile Parts Retail Hybrid/Retail Hub at 810 NW Broad Street, subject to recommended conditions and additional requirements to limit truck traffic to Jones Boulevard, improve access driveways, ensure adequate room in the battery testing parking area, and restripe crosswalks. The board also approved the January 22, 2025 minutes as submitted. An administrative appeal by AutoZone regarding the same property was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved special use permit for AutoZone at 810 NW Broad St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2025 meeting
• Withdrawn administrative appeal Z-24-024 by AutoZone

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider approving a $182,289.61 dump truck purchase for Operations & Maintenance, along with several task orders for pump repairs, arc flash analysis, and stormwater infrastructure assessment. The meeting includes a public comment period, consent agenda items, and informational updates on Town Creek Restoration and financials.

• Consent agenda: Approve purchase of a 2025 International HX620 dump truck for $182,289.61 via state contract
• Consider JBS Task Order 25-01 for raw water pump and motor repairs at the Stone River Water Treatment Plant
• Consider SSR Task Order for arc flash energy analysis at MWRD facilities
• Consider WK Dickson Task Order for assessment of city green stormwater infrastructure
• Information item: Town Creek Restoration water and sewer participation

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including vehicle purchase, storeroom implementation, and pump repairs. They also approved a $129,260 arc flash study, a $23,800 green infrastructure assessment, and a $256,000 valve replacement project. The board discussed the Town Creek restoration, noting a $22.47M contract awarded to SBW Constructors, with $1.24M from Water Resources funds.

• Approved consent agenda including O&M vehicle purchase, Cityworks Storeroom Implementation, and JBS Task Order 25-01 (unanimous)
• Approved SSR Task Order No. 25420130 for arc flash study at $129,260 (unanimous)
• Approved W.K. Dickson Task Order No. 2 for green infrastructure assessment at $23,800 (unanimous)
• Approved SSR Engineering Task Order 23-41-040.0 for valve replacement project at $256,000 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several final and preliminary plats for residential and commercial developments. The body will also review zoning applications for properties on East Street, Joe B Jackson Parkway, and Greenland Drive, as well as a proposed amendment to the city's sign ordinance.

• Valvoline Instant Oil Change site plan for 1,871 ft2 building on Beasie Road
• Farmhouse Downs final plats for Phases 1, 2, and 3 along Lyons Farm Parkway
• Zoning application to amend Cannonsburg Place PCD on 23.4 acres for Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
• Sign Ordinance amendment [2025-801] regarding 'second-floor signs'
• Zoning application to change 0.82 acres on Greenland Drive to PUD (Greenland Heights PUD)

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, including several final and preliminary plats, and approved a final plat for Jackson-Butler Lots 1-3 with a 5-1 vote. It also scheduled public hearings for March 5, 2025, on three zoning applications and a sign ordinance amendment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda with 7 plats (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Jackson-Butler Lots 1-3 final plat (5-1)
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-401 (East/West Street rezoning)
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-402 (Cannonsburg Place PCD amendment)
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-403 (Greenland Heights PUD)
• Scheduled public hearing for sign ordinance amendment 2025-801

City Council

The City Council will discuss several zoning ordinances and the reallocation of capital improvement funds for pipe replacement in Kingdom Ridge Subdivision. The body is also considering a contract for lighting renovations at Old Fort Park.

• Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for $329,852 for Old Fort Park ballfield lighting
• Ordinance 25-OZ-04: PCD zoning amendment for property along N Rutherford Boulevard
• Ordinance 25-OZ-05: Rezoning property along E Castle Street
• Ordinance 25-OZ-02: PRD zoning amendment for property along Veals Road
• Ordinance 25-OZ-03: Rezoning property along Old Lascassas Road

The Murfreesboro City Council approved several action items, including a lighting agreement for Old Fort Park, multiple zoning ordinances, and a CIP fund reallocation for pipe replacement. They also voted to suspend development approvals in the Cherry Lane corridor for nine months to allow for a master plan. Several workshop items were presented without action, including the Keystone redevelopment update and a draft MTSU service fee agreement.

• Approved Musco Sports Lighting agreement for Old Fort Park ballfield renovations (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 30, 2025 and several 2023 meetings (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-04 amending PCD zoning on North Rutherford Blvd (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-05 rezoning 3.88 acres on East Castle St to PND (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-02 amending PRD zoning for Greystone PRD on Veals Rd (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-03 rezoning 4.0 acres on Old Lascassas Rd to PCD (4-0, Scales Harris absent)
• Approved reallocation of FY22 CIP funds for Kingdom Ridge pipe replacement (5-0)
• Approved 9-month suspension of development approvals in Cherry Lane corridor (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on several rezoning requests, including a 205.21-acre PRD amendment along Veals Road. A second and final reading of the FY25 budget amendment is also on the agenda. Consent items include a trade of firearms for store credit and a sanitary sewer easement abandonment with a $4,268 payment.

• Rezoning 205.21 acres along Veals Road (PRD zoning amendment, first reading)
• Rezoning 4.0 acres along Old Lascassas Road (first reading)
• FY25 Budget Amendment Ordinance 25-O-06 (second and final reading)
• Trade of 21 Colt rifles to GT Distributors for $5,595 store credit
• Abandonment of sanitary sewer easement west of Cason Lane with $4,268 payment

The Murfreesboro City Council approved a FY25 budget amendment on second reading, passed four zoning ordinances on first reading, and approved several contracts including a service truck purchase, water treatment materials, and engineering services. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent.

• Approved FY25 budget amendment (Ordinance 25-O-06) on second and final reading (6-0)
• Approved PRO zoning amendment for 205.21 acres along Veals Road (Ordinance 25-O2-02) first reading (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4.0 acres at Old Lascassas Road and North Rutherford Blvd to PCD (Ordinance 25-OZ-03) first reading (6-0)
• Approved PCD zoning amendment for 1.94 acres on North Rutherford Blvd (Ordinance 25-OZ-04) first reading (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3.88 acres on East Castle Street to PND (Ordinance 25-OZ-05) first reading (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Chevrolet service truck from Wilson County Motors for $132,196 (6-0)
• Approved Calgon Carbon contract for GAC replacement at $165,680 (6-0)
• Approved SSR task order for emerging contaminant pilot at $235,541 (6-0)

City Council - Public Comment

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a special public comment meeting where only pre-registered speakers may address the council. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes, and the order is determined by registration time.

The Murfreesboro City Council met for a public comment special session on February 6, 2025. No speakers registered or came forward, and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned after about one minute.

• No public comment received
• Meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.

Board of Electrical Examiners

This is a regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Electrical Examiners. The board will approve minutes from November 2024, and discuss old business including testing requirements and permit fees/code adoption. New business covers a 2024 recap. No votes on specific ordinances or contracts are anticipated.

• Discussion of testing requirements for electrical exams
• Discussion of permit fees and code adoption
• 2024 recap presentation
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Historic Zoning Commission

The Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review a request for exterior repairs at 346 East Main Street. The applicant seeks approval to replace damaged frieze board, soffit, fascia, and gutter systems discovered during a previous roof replacement. The commission previously approved gutter and downspout replacements at its October 2024 meeting. The applicant will attend to answer questions.

• H-24-001: Review of repairs to single-family residence at 346 East Main Street
• Replacement of all frieze board, soffit, and fascia with James Hardie Artic white
• Replacement of 6x6 pop outs, quarter round molding, and crown molding
• Installation of extended drip edge and coping cap for new gutter system
• Applicant will attend meeting to discuss scope of repairs

The Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a roof replacement at 346 East Main Street (application H-25-001) submitted by Three Stone Roofing. The motion was made by Mike Panesi, seconded by Bill Jakes, and passed unanimously. The commission discussed materials including pressure-treated wood for pop outs, composite crown molding, and James Hardie cement board for fascia and soffit.

• Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement at 346 East Main Street, application H-25-001 (unanimous)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will discuss a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025 and a rezoning request for property along Joe B Jackson Parkway. The body is also reviewing several construction contracts for city parks and the acquisition of easements for the Town Creek project.

• FY25 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 25-O-06)
• Rezoning of property along Joe B Jackson Parkway (Ordinance 24-OZ-45)
• $51,233 agreement with Great Southern Recreation for Siegel Soccer Park playground equipment
• Acquisition of easements at 106 SE Broad Street for Town Creek Daylighting
• Construction contracts for Old Fort Park, Patterson Park, and Veterans Park

The Murfreesboro City Council approved a $16,351,636.73 contract with Moody Excavating, LLC for Veterans Park construction, pending legal review. They also approved contracts for Old Fort Park renovations ($3,056,492) and Patterson Park outdoor improvements ($2,774,777.50), plus a rezoning along Joe B. Jackson Parkway. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two members absent.

• Approved Veterans Park construction contract with Moody Excavating, LLC for $16,351,636.73 (5-0)
• Approved Old Fort Park ballfield and parking renovations contract with Steelhead Building Group, LLC for $3,056,492 (5-0)
• Approved Patterson Park outdoor improvements contract with Fuel Tank Maintenance Company, LLC for $2,774,777.50 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-OZ-45 rezoning 4.8 acres along Joe B. Jackson Parkway from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Highway (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Budget Amendment (3rd) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of easement at 106 SE Broad Street for Town Creek Daylighting, including condemnation initiation and $92,520 tender (5-0)
• Approved contract with Oregon State University for youth permaculture curriculum, $50,200 reimbursed by state grant (5-0)
• Approved Legacy Recognition Employee Handbook Policy No. 1019 (5-0)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes extending a master services agreement with MR Systems LLC for three years, approving a $36,000 task order for plans review assistance, and several other items such as sewer easement abandonments and a bid for granular activated carbon. Regular agenda items include stormwater participation for Old Fort Park parking renovations and sewer easement abandonment at Stonebridge. Informational updates cover a distribution valve replacement project and state review of a water quality model.

• Amendment 2 to MSA with MR Systems LLC — three-year extension for SCADA and controls services
• SSR Task Order Amendment No. 1 for plans review assistance: $36,000 (total $62,000)
• Sewer easement abandonment request for Vintage Exchange Apartments (purple-highlighted portion)
• Consider granular activated carbon bid (no dollar amount in agenda)
• Old Fort Park parking renovations — stormwater participation consideration

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board unanimously approved using $373,580.60 from Stormwater Capital Reserves for a permeable paver system at Old Fort Park, replacing a traditional paved lot to improve groundwater recharge and reduce runoff to local creeks. The board also approved several other items, including a sewer easement abandonment, engineering task order amendments, a geotechnical testing contract, and a pilot project to evaluate PFAS removal. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $373,580.60 for permeable paver parking at Old Fort Park (unanimous)
• Approved sewer easement abandonment in Stonebridge Subdivision for $4,268 (unanimous)
• Approved SSR Task Order Amendment No. 1 for WRRF Wet Weather Upgrades, $56,340 (unanimous)
• Approved TTL geotechnical testing task order for WRRF Wet Weather Upgrades, not to exceed $89,108 (unanimous)
• Approved SSR Task Order for Emerging Contaminant Removal Pilot, estimated $235,541 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including MSA Amendment 2, easement abandonment, GAC bid, and sole source purchases (unanimous)
• Accepted December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Murfreesboro Airport Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on hangar leases and various projects, and approve a plan for customer education and appreciation events for 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment, approval of previous minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Update on Aerosimple and Airport Hangar Leases
• Update on various projects (Benson Hadley and Chad Gehrke)
• Approve a plan for customer education and appreciation events for 2025
• Consider date and time for next meeting: February 24, 2025

The Murfreesboro Airport Commission approved the August 2024 meeting minutes with a correction to the voting roster. Members received updates on ongoing projects, including the hangar area development awaiting TDEC approval, the fuel farm construction nearing completion, and the Runway 36 approach mitigation planning. No formal decisions were made on these projects; they were discussed only.

• Approved August 2024 meeting minutes with roster correction (unanimous)
• Discussed hangar area development pending TDEC approval
• Discussed fuel farm construction, expected operational mid-December 2024
• Discussed Runway 36 approach mitigation Phase 1 kickoff

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider a special use permit request by O'Reilly Auto Parts to build a 29,232 sq ft Automobile Parts Retail Hybrid/Retail Hub in a Commercial Highway zone at 1050 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. An administrative appeal by AutoZone regarding a use determination at 810 NW Broad Street has been deferred to the February 26, 2025 meeting. The Board will also approve minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting.

• Special use permit request by O'Reilly Auto Parts for a 29,232 sq ft auto parts retail hybrid at 1050 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in the Commercial Highway zone
• Deferral of AutoZone administrative appeal (Z-24-024) regarding distribution use at 810 NW Broad Street to February 26, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2024 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special use permit for O'Reilly Auto Parts to operate an Automobile Parts Retail Hybrid/Retail Hub at 1050 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, subject to staff conditions and added speed mitigation for the crosswalk. The board also deferred an appeal by AutoZone Inc. regarding a proposed use at 810 NW Broad Street to the February meeting. Minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting were approved.

• Approved special use permit for O'Reilly Auto Parts at 1050 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (4-0)
• Deferred AutoZone appeal Z-24-024 regarding 810 NW Broad Street to February meeting (4-0)
• Approved December 19, 2024 BZA minutes as submitted

Community Investment Trust - Committee on Contributions

The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Committee on Contributions will consider a recommendation to the Board for FY26 funding allocations. They will also review mid-year reports from current grantees and discuss the evaluation process for FY27 applications. The trust balance was approximately $66.6 million with an estimated $500,000 available for grants this year, as noted in the previous meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting
• Action on FY26 Recommendation to the Board for grant funding
• Review of mid-year reports from first-year grantees
• Discussion of the FY26 evaluation process and timeline for FY27 recommendations
• Public comment period for agenda items

The Committee on Contributions approved the FY26 funding recommendations for 29 organizations, after amending the list to include groups with 80%+ scores and no more than one 'no' vote. Doors of Hope was excluded from funding due to failure to submit a required Mid-Year Report. The Committee also voted to modify future grant agreements to disqualify organizations that miss Mid-Year Reports.

• Approved minutes of November 5, 2024, as amended (7-0)
• Approved motion to modify future grant agreements to disqualify organizations failing to submit Mid-Year Reports (7-0)
• Approved motion to exclude Doors of Hope from FY26 funding due to missing Mid-Year Report (7-0)
• Approved motion to modify FY26 recommendations to include organizations with 80%+ score and no more than one 'no' vote (6-1)
• Approved FY26 Funding Recommendations for 29 groups to submit to the Board (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading for a rezoning of 4.8 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway. In old business, they will take a second reading of an ethics code amendment. The consent agenda includes a $27,500 state match for transit preventive maintenance and an electric easement. Several motions involve police equipment purchases, a construction contract for the Blackman/Manson/Burnt Knob intersection, and grant agreements.

• Rezoning 4.8 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway (public hearing and first reading)
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-O-46 amending the Ethics Code
• Contract with TDOT for $27,500 in state match for FY25 transit preventive maintenance
• Construction contract for Blackman/Manson/Burnt Knob intersection improvement
• Purchase of police vehicles from Alan Jay Automotive

The Murfreesboro City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including a rezoning along Joe B. Jackson Parkway, a sewer allocation variance for a Greenland Drive mixed-use development, and multiple contracts for services and equipment. The council also passed an ethics code amendment on final reading and approved several police-related purchases and agreements.

• Approved Consent Agenda including electric easement dedication and TOOT maintenance contract (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-O-46 amending Ethics Code on second and final reading (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4.8 acres on Joe B. Jackson Parkway from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Highway on first reading (6-0)
• Approved sewer allocation variance for Greenland Drive mixed-use development (6-0)
• Approved $727,350 contract renewal with Rollins d/b/a REC Pro for brush and limb collection (6-0)
• Approved construction contract with Hawkins & Price, LLC for Blackman/Manson/Burnt Knob intersection (6-0)
• Approved $396,914 purchase of radio equipment from Motorola (6-0)
• Approved $73,880 purchase of two unmarked police vehicles from Alan Jay Automotive (6-0)