MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —The Murfreesboro City Council’s workshop this week will cover a wide range of important topics, including major downtown developments, long-term planning initiatives, and a study of the Cherry Lane Corridor stretching east from the I-840 interchange to a future I-24 connection. The agenda also highlights the start of a new era in waste reduction and recycling efforts. According to the 54-page agenda, packed with notes, documents, and updates, this important workshop will take place this Thursday morning at 11:30 AM (September 11), at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Business Center. Below are some of the key ingredients to this Thursday’s meeting…
Thompson Lane Widening – Revised Easement Offers – This Thursday, council members will further consider updated easement costs tied to the Thompson Lane road widening project, a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) effort scheduled for bid this December, with construction potentially beginning early next spring. The Water Resources Department presented revised counter-offers from property owners, many based on TDOT’s appraisals conducted five years ago. Staff noted that approving the counter-offers now could save both time and money compared to lengthy condemnation proceedings. The project’s easement funding increased from $689,000 to $880,644, reflecting an additional $191,644 to settle negotiations. Officials stressed that timely acquisition of easements is critical to keep TDOT’s construction timeline on track. A motion is expected to be filed at the meeting, which is held in the the Murfreesboro Airport’s Business Center.
Recycle Right TN Introduced – Council members at the upcoming workshop on September 11th, will also hear an introduction to Recycle Right TN, a free public education resource launched by the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board…..