MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News Summary) – Murfreesboro leaders approved a new long-term road and development plan called the Stonesbattle Parkway Corridor Plan to help manage the city’s fast growth. The project is designed to reduce heavy traffic on busy roads like Memorial Boulevard, Old Fort Parkway, and Medical Center Parkway by creating a new east-west route across the city. The new roadway will connect areas from Lebanon Pike near Walter Hill to Veterans Parkway and eventually toward Interstate 24. City leaders say the project will also attract new businesses, jobs, and housing while encouraging walkable neighborhoods and smarter growth. The estimated cost of the project is around $150 million, and Murfreesboro plans to seek state and federal funding to help pay for construction. Officials believe the new parkway will improve traffic flow, support future growth, and create safer travel options for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians (Scroll down for the full details below).
Full Details on City Action of Road Expansion: Local leaders are taking decisive action to manage the rapid expansion of Rutherford County. On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Murfreesboro City Council officially greenlit a Resolution of Support and Acknowledgement for the Stonesbattle Parkway Corridor Plan. This strategic blueprint outlines a comprehensive transportation and economic roadmap aimed at addressing the municipality’s booming population, which has now surged past 175,000 residents.
Drafted by engineering firm Pape Dawson (formerly known as Ragan Smith), the initiative charts a clear path for future zoning, land management, and infrastructure progression along a vital new thoroughfare. The adoption follows a formal endorsement by the Planning Commission on May 6, 2026, after gathering public input, as well as a joint presentation earlier this year…