PODCAST: Bringing Town Creek Back to Life: Murfreesboro’s Hidden Waterway

Jul 22, 2025 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

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MURFREESBORO, TN - On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker explores an exciting transformation underway in Murfreesboro. He’s joined by Assistant City Manager Sam Huddleston, Parks & Recreation Director Nate Williams, and Marketing Coordinator Lynn Caldwell to discuss the unearthing of Town Creek—long buried since the 1950s beneath downtown. The trio shares updates on the city’s efforts to restore the waterway and create a new park-like space that will enhance the historic area known as “The Bottoms.” From its path near the Discovery Center, under former landmarks like KFC, and into Lytle Creek and then the Stones River, this revitalization project blends environmental restoration with community enrichment. Learn about the creek’s rich past, its hidden route, and Murfreesboro’s vision for the future.

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