MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Murfreesboro city leaders are envisioning a new downtown. In the coming years, Northwest Broad Street will welcome residents and visitors to a whole different look.
Research conducted by the city found that residents desired a more vibrant downtown, with less of a focus on office spaces and more on retail and living.
One aspect of the renovations is an effort the city has coined the “Keystone Project,” which comes at a cost of $175 million capital investment dollars.
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“It will include residential units, retail units, and one of the things that our mayor and council, and many of the folks downtown are excited about would be a hotel. A high-quality hotel,” said Sam Huddleston, assistant city manager.
The boutique hotel will be a private investment, built on a portion of land city leaders have decided to sell behind City Hall, replacing the water resources department.
Another move residents will see is WGNS Radio, which will relocate across Vine Street to make way for new development.