Shane McFarland
Coverage of Shane McFarland in the Nexus archive.
- Murfreesboro sells land to homeless nonprofit for $1, freeing up funds to help more people and future projects
Murfreesboro sold a city-owned property to The Journey Home nonprofit for $1 to address parking and space needs, allowing the organization to redirect $180,000 toward serving homeless individuals. The city council approved the deal, which supports the nonprofit's expanded services and volunteer efforts.
- Murfreesboro approves $782 million budget to manage growth without raising property taxes
Murfreesboro approved a $782 million budget to address rapid growth without increasing property taxes, prioritizing public safety and infrastructure. Mayor Shane McFarland emphasized managing expectations and improving state road conditions, while residents expressed mixed feelings about the city's changing identity.
- New Kroger coming to Murfreesboro, mayor says
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced a new Kroger store will be built on Memorial Boulevard near the State Farm building. The project was delayed due to drainage concerns and neighbor traffic worries, but the city approved it after Kroger addressed these issues. The existing Kroger near Iron Gate will remain open with a tenant lined up.