Murfreesboro mayor addresses why he refuses to back down from landfill fight

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Murfreesboro mayor is standing his ground on the lawsuit brewing between the city and owners of the Middle Point Landfill.

He addressed constituents Monday night on updates to the decision.

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Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland said he wants the owners of Middle Point Landfill to follow the rules.

The City of Murfreesboro has filed a lawsuit to stop the so-called “Mount Trashmore” in Middle Point Landfill from growing 70 feet taller. McFarland is anticipating that the trial date for the lawsuit will start this time next year. On Dec. 2, 2025, the city filed a lawsuit against BFI, Middle Point’s Parent Company…

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