Murfreesboro Transit runs eight bus routes from 324 New Salem Highway, weekdays 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. WeGo Route 84 goes to Nashville. Roads, airport and parking.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Transit details come from the city’s Murfreesboro Transit page and WeGo Public Transit’s June 8 and Sept. 28 announcements; roads from TDOT; parking from the city and Rutherford County.

Murfreesboro is an I-24 city, and most trips here are by car. The city’s own bus system, Murfreesboro Transit, runs eight routes on weekdays, and WeGo’s Route 84 express links the city to downtown Nashville. For road work, see our weekly road construction page.

Who to call

  • Murfreesboro Transit: 615-217-6837 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays)
  • City Transportation Department (signals, roads): 615-893-6441
  • WeGo Public Transit (Route 84): WeGoTransit.com
  • Live traffic, state roads and I-24: TDOT SmartWay or dial 511
  • Murfreesboro Municipal Airport: 615-848-3254

Main roads and I-24

Interstate 24 links Murfreesboro with Nashville. Exits named in recent state and city notices:

Exit Road
76 Medical Center Parkway (new signals at the ramps, October 2026)
81 U.S. 231 (Murfreesboro and Shelbyville)
Joe B. Jackson Parkway (ramp extensions under construction)

The main surface roads, by their state route numbers where TDOT uses them:

  • Old Fort Parkway (State Route 96): from I-24 toward Broad Street; TDOT plans six lanes.
  • New Salem Highway (State Route 99): southwest, widened from I-24 to Old Fort Parkway in 2025; the next stretch is under construction.
  • Memorial Boulevard (U.S. 231/State Route 10): north toward the Wilson County line; U.S. 231 meets I-24 at Exit 81, signed for Murfreesboro and Shelbyville.
  • North Thompson Lane (State Route 268): being widened by TDOT from Northwest Broad Street to Memorial Boulevard.
  • Medical Center Parkway: from I-24 Exit 76 past the medical offices along the Gateway; the city is widening it.

Details and dates for each project are on our road construction page. The city posts a weekly road projects update.

Murfreesboro Transit

According to the city:

  • Eight routes start and transfer at the Transit Center, 324 New Salem Highway. Riders on foot enter from Bridge Avenue; the passenger pavilion has seating, restrooms, fans and heaters, and its gates are open 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Buses run Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Limited Saturday service runs 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the Highland Avenue, MLK Boulevard and The Avenue routes.
  • Routes reach shopping at The Avenue and Stones River Mall, medical offices along the Gateway, Sports*Com, grocery stores and the VA hospital.
  • Every bus is ADA-accessible and carries a bike rack.
  • Plan a trip: the live route map, the Murfreesboro Transit app, or the ride guide (PDF).
  • Multi-day passes are sold at the Tax Department, first floor of City Hall, 111 W. Vine St., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

To Nashville: WeGo Route 84

WeGo’s Route 84 Murfreesboro express runs between Murfreesboro and downtown Nashville. Since July 5, 2026, it stops at the Murfreesboro Transit Center, where riders can transfer to city buses, and it still serves downtown on Lytle Street and Middle Tennessee State University. It no longer stops at the old Rover Station at Burton and Walnut streets.

The park-and-ride moved on Oct. 5, 2026, from Stones River Mall to a new lot next to the Transit Center at 725 Bridge Ave., WeGo said. The change also applies to WeGo’s Nashville SC game-day service. Check WeGoTransit.com for times by date.

Airports

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the nearest airport with airline service. Check SmartWay before you leave for I-24 conditions.
  • Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, 1930 Memorial Blvd., is a city-owned general aviation airport open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Its largest tenant is Middle Tennessee State University’s Aerospace Department. 615-848-3254.

Walking and biking

The Murfreesboro Greenway has 15 miles of paved trail in seven sections, linking downtown, Old Fort Park, Gateway Island and Stones River National Battlefield. Trailheads open at daylight and close a half hour before sunset. Every city bus has a bike rack. See our parks and trails guide and the city’s greenway sections page.

Parking downtown

  • Civic Plaza parking garage, behind City Hall at 111 W. Vine St.: free, according to Rutherford County’s building codes page.
  • County garage, 233 N. Maple St., across from the Judicial Building at 116 W. Lytle St.: free, according to the county’s jury page.
  • The Public Square: two-hour on-street parking where available.
  • For big events such as the Christmas parade, the city points drivers to these two garages. See our Christmas parade guide.

What this means for you

  • Commuting to Nashville? Try Route 84 from the new Bridge Avenue park-and-ride.
  • Downtown errand? Park free in the Civic Plaza garage behind City Hall.
  • Check SmartWay or 511 before any I-24 trip.

More guides: road construction, moving to Murfreesboro and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Does Murfreesboro have public transit?

Yes. Murfreesboro Transit runs eight bus routes from the Transit Center at 324 New Salem Highway, Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with limited Saturday service on three routes. Call 615-217-6837.

Is there a bus from Murfreesboro to Nashville?

Yes. WeGo’s Route 84 Murfreesboro express runs between Murfreesboro and downtown Nashville. Since Oct. 5, 2026, its main park-and-ride is next to the Murfreesboro Transit Center at 725 Bridge Ave.

Where can I park free in downtown Murfreesboro?

The Civic Plaza parking garage behind City Hall and the county garage at 233 N. Maple St., across from the Judicial Building, are free. Spaces on the Public Square are two-hour parking.

What is the nearest commercial airport to Murfreesboro?

Nashville International Airport (BNA). Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, 1930 Memorial Blvd., is a general aviation airport.