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Murfreesboro facilities to reopen Wednesday after winter storm

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) — Most City of Murfreesboro facilities will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 28, as city government returns to standard operations following this week’s winter snow and ice storm.

City officials say some departments may continue modified work schedules as recovery efforts continue.

Road conditions

  • Major roads have improved thanks to Street Department crews plowing and salting around the clock
  • Primary roads are largely clear and passable
  • Sub-freezing temperatures will continue, increasing the risk of refreezing
  • Ice patches remain possible on secondary and neighborhood streets
  • Crews will continue working 12-hour shifts

Facilities reopening Wednesday, Jan. 28

  • City Hall
  • City Court
  • Murfreesboro Transit
  • Most Parks & Recreation facilities
  • Municipal Airport and runway
  • MPD lobby and administrative offices on Highland Avenue

Exceptions

  • Old Fort Golf Course closed to play
    • Clubhouse and driving range open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • City Convenience Center (648 Main St.) remains closed due to the Middle Point Landfill closure
  • City Schools remain closed Wednesday

Trash and solid waste

  • Limited trash collection expected Wednesday
  • Crews will continue unfinished routes from Tuesday
  • Monday’s routes are complete
  • Residents should set containers out as normal
  • Pickup schedule shifts forward one day:
    • Tuesday → Wednesday
    • Wednesday → Thursday
    • Thursday → Friday
  • Crews will work Saturday if needed

Residents can sign up for trash alerts by texting BoroGarbage to 38276.

Safety reminders

  • Minor crashes without injuries should be moved out of the roadway when possible
  • MPD non-emergency number: 615-893-1311

A live look at road conditions is available via the City’s traffic cameras. Residents are encouraged to monitor city updates on official channels.

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