October ‘In the City’ features MPD investigation, the Mayor’s Golf Invitational, new Transit Center

The October edition of CityTVs "In the City" with host Michael Linn White, can be viewed on Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms throughout the month. Watch on YouTube here https://youtu.be/pFGd9lJC1iY.

"In the City" airs on CityTV throughout the month at 8:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. "In the City" is the source for what's happening in Murfreesboro. Here are YouTube links to individual stories highlighted in the October episode:

• Top Story: MPD sends a strong message to criminals, holding a Joint Press Conference at police headquarters to reveal a major crime investigationand indictmentson drug and gang activityhttps://youtu.be/prqehxmwd7o
• Mayor McFarland hosted his annual Mayor's Golf Invitational to raise over $50,000 for 'Kids Play Free' at Bloomfield Links. Hear more about the program from Tennessee Golf Foundation's White Turnbow and 'Kids Play Free' founder Scott Stallings https://youtu.be/Cb52cgUvCUI
• Gary Sinese Foundation firefighter training visited Murfreesboro to provide special expertise to firefighters nationwide at the Doug Young Public Safety Training Facility. MFRD Firefighter and Instructor Justin Anderson explains the 3-day training https://youtu.be/Y2pA7gtUTfw?si=bv5g0tRAUlEeLayV
• Find out why Permeable Pavers are so important to environmental quality from the Murfreesboro Stormwater Department and learn how the City regulates pavers. Learn more at www.murfreesborotn.gov/stormwater
• The Annual Water Fest returned to Old Fort Park to teach youth about everything water with firsthand activities. Rutherford County Stormwater Coordinator Jonathan Stem and Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Facility Coordinator Charles Hall-Walker discuss the sustainability goal and partnerships behind the fest, now in its 10^th year https://youtu.be/R5bvI1sqVDA
• Murfreesboro's new Transit Center officially opened Sept. 8 on New Salem Hwy. and Bridge Ave. with a centralized location for transit operations. Producer Steve Burris takes us to the Aug. 28^th ribbon-cutting where state leaders touted the importance of Tennessee's interconnected transit future https://youtu.be/ord8nmRO58A
• 343 firefighters gave the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 in New York City. Every year MFRD gathers for a 9/11 Ceremony and stair climb to honor the fallen heroes https://youtu.be/L-nhlAnJHes?si=Z4Z7nsayGQXzKIg6
• Learn more about adopting a new pet through the PAWS shelter program at www.rutherordcountytn.gov/adoption or call 615-898-7740
• Do you want to know about new construction projects in the growing city of Murfreesboro? Then What's Up in the Boro? is your authoritative source. Michael Linn White travels on location to deliver the who, what, when and where on what's coming soon . Here is an example https://youtu.be/wq7Q3G8-uF8?si=SdRX0v4y3jdXmmLC
• The 2025 Puppy Plunge allowed four-legged friends to enjoy their favorite day. For more exciting events, visit www.Murfreesboropark.com
• Plus, details on when Property Taxes Are Due are due with a new extended deadline to Feb. 28, 2026. You have a voice in your local government. Public Comment opportunities on topics of concern allow citizens to engage in 1) Public Comment Special Meetings, 2) Actionable Agenda Items Meetings and 3) Public Hearings Items on the Agenda. To sign up for any of the opportunities, visit www.murfreesborotn.gov/publiccommentform or call the City Clerk at 615-893-5210 to sign up. And the Top 10 Things To Do in October https://youtu.be/0LolFzyyKx8?si=qV9Z8xCMAxVNzMik

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.

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