City of Murfreesboro, TN

05/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2024 04:47

‘In the City’ features Skatepark opening, Old Fort Golf Course re-opening, more

Mayor Shane McFarland cut the ribbon for the opening of the City's new Skatepark and Pump Track at Old Fort Park. Follow this story and more "In the City" during the month of August. Reeves Rogers Elementary School celebrated the groundbreaking for a new addition and Murfreesboro's Old Fort Golf Club sets its sites on re-opening after amazing renovations.

CityTVs Michael Linn White hosts the latest edition of "In the City," featuring happenings in the City of Murfreesboro. The August edition ofCityTVs "In the City" also highlights Signing Day at Scales Elementary School, Tennis Court renovations, Junior Officer Summer Camp and more.

"In the City" airs on CityTV throughout the month at 8:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. Watch the news magazine anytime on the City of Murfreesboro's YouTube channel and Facebook page https://youtu.be/JFihtBMKsh8

Here are YouTube links to individual stories featured on this month's "In the City":

  • Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland joined Parks & Recreation leaders to open the City's newest and well-received amenity-a Skatepark & Pump Track, where youth and adults are free to skateboard, bike, and scooter on 12,000 square feet of specially designed skatepark and pump track space in Old Fort Park. Hear what the skating community thinks https://youtu.be/Qhuf4CJH4Ok?si=eqX-0SL7EBlINuId
  • A Murfreesboro Elementary School will soon add 4,000 square feet to Reeves Rogers Elementary School. Michael Linn White reports on the groundbreaking for the new annex being added to the front of the school building. The $2.8 million facelift will include a conference room for parents and teachers while enhancing security https://youtu.be/jnCX2jlaNd0?si=OqlEgODMUPPXtT9x
  • Course renovations at Old Fort Golf Club are nearing completion. The re-opening of the 18-hole course is set for Friday, Aug. 30 after bunker enhancements, green renovations and a new driving range tee. Tee time reservations begin Aug. 25 https://youtu.be/kjwoA08gDy0?si=1TT6Ny1-4JIaKxqK
  • Murfreesboro City Schools celebrated its annual Signing Day event at Scales Elementary School for newly hired teachers. It mirrors all the excitement of athletic signing days to honor the district's newest members https://youtu.be/NWzKvVgRcOU?si=_ZQQ_uNzN57CgHkq
  • The Murfreesboro Police Department drew applause from youngsters who participated in Junior Officer Summer Camp. Steve Burris highlights why it is so important for youth to get an early glimpse of what it's like to serve as a police officer https://youtu.be/jCjigO-qHwg?si=txUBRicfxgytn1cK
  • Construction is underway on renovations to the Tennis Courts at Old Fort Park. Eight courts are being converted to six tennis courts and six pickle ball courts and a new hitting wall. Steve Burris and Michael Linn detail all the new features with Assistant Parks Director Thomas Laird https://youtu.be/GwvCSbeml-c?si=9KkGTvfkb7imxIVB
  • The 8th Annual Operation Southern Slow Down, a multi-state mobilization by law enforcement to crack down on speeding at high-risk locations. CityTV takes you to the local news event announcement for the five-state region
  • The Mid-Cumberland Meals on Wheels program housed at St. Clair Street Senior Center depends on volunteers who bless those in need with time, compassion, and a hot meal delivery
  • Meet "Bo" the Rutherford County PAWS Pet of the Month. For more information, contact PAWS at [email protected] or call 615-898-7740.
  • Plus, the City's affordable housing grant for the Murfreesboro Housing Authority (MHA) Mercury Park development

To make Tee-time reservations for Old Fort Park Golf Club five days in advance beginning Aug. 25, 2024, call 615-896-2448 or visit www.oldfortgolfclub.com

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers. Call 615-895-1870 or e-mail [email protected]

CityTV's Steve Burris produces "In the City" at the studios in Murfreesboro City Hall. View Murfreesboro CityTV on Comcast Xfinity Channels 3 and 1094, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Mobile devices and the City website www.murfreesborotn.gov/citytv.

For all the latest City news, visit www.murfreesborotn.gov or watch the most recent newsbreaks and past episodes of "In the City" on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/cityofmurfreesboro or https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/videos.

For City News online, visitwww.Murfreesborotn.gov.