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The Murfreesboro City Council is set to hold a Regular Workshop focusing on Sponsorship Ordinance 25-O-01, aimed at generating revenue for city-owned parks and recreation facilities. The ordinance includes guidelines for advertising and sponsorships while maintaining a family-friendly environment. Additionally, other agenda items include approvals for stormwater budget resolutions and housing rehabilitation projects. Public participation is encouraged as residents can voice their input on various topics. This meeting highlights ongoing efforts in fiscal responsibility and community engagement.
Murfreesboro – The Murfreesboro City Council is scheduled to convene for a Regular Workshop on Thursday, June 12, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m. This important meeting, which will take place in the Community Room of the Municipal Airport Business Center located at 1930 Memorial Blvd, will include several key agenda items, notably a vote on the second and final reading of Sponsorship Ordinance 25-O-01 under the Parks and Recreation Department.
The principal objective of the proposed ordinance is to establish guidelines for pursuing advertising, sponsorships, and naming rights for city-owned parks and recreation facilities. This initiative is part of an effort to enhance revenue streams for the Parks and Recreation Department and city golf operations, a project currently being developed in collaboration with the city’s newly established Sports Authority and a marketing firm.
The ordinance also places restrictions on commercial content. Sponsorships that involve alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances, or materials that may be considered harmful to minors will not be permitted. Furthermore, the Parks and Recreation Commission retains the authority to introduce additional content limitations to maintain a family-friendly environment in all sponsored areas.
If approved, the revenues generated from these sponsorship agreements will be directed towards enhancing city recreation facilities and programs, with operational costs for the Sports Authority taken into account first. The initiative is expected to signify a commitment to fiscal responsibility within the city, ultimately reducing dependency on taxpayer funding. Should the council pass the ordinance, it will take effect 15 days later.
In addition to the sponsorship ordinance, the city council will also deliberate on several other important matters, including:
– Stormwater Budget Fee Resolutions (Resolutions 25-R-16 & 25-R-07)
– Housing Rehabilitation Projects at 923 Harrison Avenue
– Compliance regarding the Retail Liquor License for Boro Liquors at a new location
The workshop will also showcase a partnership with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) that focuses on advancing skills in Auto Body technology. TCAT’s nationally accredited Collision Repair Technology program is indicative of a broader commitment to workforce development in the region.
Additional discussions in the workshop will include ongoing evaluations of the Oxford, Mississippi Downtown Activation Study by City Planning and Codes staff, updates regarding the Cherry Lane Corridor Plan, and considerations for a potential land swap for Fire Station #13 with Swanson Development LP. The council will also review capital improvement program reallocations along with the April 2025 budget as presented by the Finance and Administration teams.
Public engagement is encouraged at the workshop. Residents will have the opportunity to register and offer comments on action items either online or via telephone, with a registration deadline set for six hours before the meeting begins. For those interested in more details, the complete agenda for the meeting is accessible on the city’s official website.
In a related note, elections held on May 22, 2025, resulted in the reelection of city council members Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett, and Kirt Wade, who will each serve a four-year term. Wright received 5,234 votes, Shacklett secured 4,701, and Wade garnered 4,517. This electoral outcome will be formally certified by the Rutherford County Election Commission during a meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025.
In earlier council activity, nearly $500,000 in grant funding was approved for local charitable organizations through the Community Investment Trust for the fiscal year 2026. This allocation supports 29 nonprofits and is part of a larger strategy to enhance community resources. Since its establishment in 2021, the Community Investment Trust has allocated over $850,000 to various charities and almost $5 million for additional community projects, with 5% of its overall fund distributed annually, and 15% specifically reserved for nonprofit organizations. The next cycle for grant applications will commence in Fall 2025.
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- WGNSS Radio: Murfreesboro Council to Finalize Sponsorship Ordinance
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Murfreesboro
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