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Featured Trash pickup in Murfreesboro: schedule, holidays and bulk pickup Murfreesboro collects trash weekly, Monday to Thursday, from a free 96-gallon cart. Bulk items by appointment. Solid Waste: 615-893-3681. · 6 min read

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Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, Rutherford County and the neighbors: who governs what How Murfreesboro fits into Rutherford County and Tennessee: the city, the county, Rutherford County School District in Murfreesboro, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what. 2 min read Property taxes Rutherford County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals Murfreesboro's 2026 city tax rate is $0.7529 per $100 of assessed value. City and county bills are due by Feb. 28, 2027. City tax office: 615-893-5210. · 5 min read Building permits Building permits and zoning in Murfreesboro Murfreesboro permits fences, pools, decks, additions and new homes at City Hall; review takes up to two weeks. Building and Codes: 615-893-3750. · 5 min read Road construction Murfreesboro road closures: I-24 nights, Sam Ridley Parkway I-24 lanes close 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Nov. 5 and 6 between mile markers 66 and 71; Sam Ridley Parkway closes day and night. Plus Thompson Lane and Memorial. · 7 min read Home prices Murfreesboro home prices and housing market Zillow's typical Murfreesboro home value was $424,348 in September 2026, down 0.5% in a year and 19% above 2021, flat since 2022. · 4 min read Schools Murfreesboro schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings Murfreesboro City Schools runs pre-K to sixth grade; Rutherford County Schools runs grades 7-12. 2026-27 calendar, zones and state grades. · 5 min read Things to do Things to do in Murfreesboro this month: October 2026 Murfreesboro to early December: trick-or-treat on the Square Oct. 30, MTSU-WKU Nov. 7, Borodash Thanksgiving morning and the tree lighting Friday, Dec. 4. · 7 min read Voting Voting in Rutherford County: registration, polling places, early voting Where to vote in Murfreesboro, TN, on Nov. 3: any of Rutherford County's 30 vote centers, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Murfreesboro sites by ZIP code and photo ID rules. · 7 min read Farmers markets Murfreesboro farmers markets Murfreesboro Saturday Market runs 8 a.m. to noon on the Square through Oct. 31. The county market at Lane Agri-Park takes SNAP. 615-898-7710. · 4 min read Parks Parks and trails in Murfreesboro Murfreesboro's greenway runs 15 miles in seven sections. Barfield Crescent Park covers 430 acres. Hours, dog parks, bike trails and who to call: 615-890-5333. · 5 min read Restaurants Restaurant inspection scores in Rutherford County Murfreesboro restaurants are inspected by the Tennessee Department of Health. Look up any report online; Rutherford County Health Department: 615-898-7880. · 4 min read New businesses New businesses in Murfreesboro New businesses in Murfreesboro: the Rutherford County Chamber's latest ribbon cuttings, a commercial rezoning before planners Oct. 21, and how to get a license. · 4 min read Public notices Public notices in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County An index of Murfreesboro zoning hearings and Rutherford County notices, with links to the official city pages and Tennessee's statewide notice site. · 4 min read City Hall Who to call at Murfreesboro City Hall Murfreesboro City Hall is at 111 W. Vine St., 615-893-5210. Phone numbers for the mayor, City Council, city manager, police, water, trash and codes. · 4 min read Power outages Power outages in Murfreesboro: who to call and outage maps Middle Tennessee Electric serves Murfreesboro. Report an outage at 877-777-0215 or in the myMTE app, and check the live map at mtemc.outagemap.coop. · 4 min read Population Murfreesboro population and growth Murfreesboro had an estimated 171,178 people on July 1, 2025, up 12% since the 2020 census and 57% since 2010. Tennessee's sixth-largest city. · 3 min read History Murfreesboro history and landmarks Murfreesboro was laid out in 1811, chartered in 1817 and was Tennessee's capital from 1818 to 1826. Its 30 National Register sites, museums and hours. · 6 min read Moving Moving to Murfreesboro: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes New to Murfreesboro? Start power with MTE, water with the city or CUD, gas with Atmos. Get Tennessee tags at the county clerk and a license within 30 days. · 4 min read Transportation Getting around Murfreesboro: roads, transit, airport, parking 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. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Murfreesboro neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like Eight Murfreesboro areas, from downtown to Blackman and Barfield: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values for September 2026. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Barfield, Murfreesboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Barfield on Murfreesboro's south side, ZIP 37128: Barfield Crescent Park, zoned for Riverdale High and a $441,238 typical home value in September 2026. · 4 min read Neighborhoods Blackman, Murfreesboro: homes, schools, stores and commute Blackman, Murfreesboro's northwest side, ZIP 37128: the Blackman school campus, zoned high schools and a typical home value of $441,238 in September 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Downtown Murfreesboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Downtown Murfreesboro, around the Public Square in ZIP 37130: zoned schools, parks, buses and a typical home value of $367,797 in September 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods East Main Street, Murfreesboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Murfreesboro's East Main Street and North Maney Avenue historic districts in ZIP 37130: zoned schools, Oaklands Park, buses and home values. · 5 min read Neighborhoods The Gateway, Murfreesboro: homes, schools, parks and commute The Gateway along Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, ZIP 37129: zoned for Blackman High, Gateway Island, The Avenue and a $442,156 typical home value. · 5 min read Neighborhoods MTSU area, Murfreesboro: homes, schools, buses and commute The MTSU area north of the campus in Murfreesboro, ZIP 37130: zoned for Oakland High, two bus routes and a typical home value of $367,797 in September 2026. · 4 min read Neighborhoods Salem and New Salem Highway, Murfreesboro: homes, schools, commute Salem and the New Salem Highway corridor on Murfreesboro's southwest side, ZIP 37128: zoned schools, stores and a $441,238 typical home value in September 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Walter Hill, Murfreesboro: homes, schools and commute Walter Hill, north of Murfreesboro on Lebanon Pike: Walter Hill Elementary, a high school zone split between Oakland and Siegel, and ZIP 37130 home values. · 4 min read Moving here Murfreesboro vs Smyrna vs La Vergne: taxes, schools, home values Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne side by side: city tax rates, high school grades, Zillow home values, Census incomes and commute times. · 5 min read Schools Murfreesboro public schools: every school, zone and report card All 35 public schools serving Murfreesboro, from Murfreesboro City Schools and Rutherford County Schools, with zones and state grades. · 9 min read