Hundreds of people struggling with homelessness in Rutherford County could benefit from a $1 land deal made with the city of Murfreesboro.
The Journey Home, a Murfreesboro nonprofit, had planned to spend nearly $180,000 on city-owned property next door to its facility. Instead, the city sold it for $1 — a move that frees up that money to help more people.
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland asked the city council to approve the deal, saying the city bought the property 30 to 40 years ago and selling it would not hurt the budget. After hearing about the nonprofit’s work, every council member voted to approve it…