MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The City of Murfreesboro is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Kerr from Director of Transportation to Executive Director of Public Infrastructure, taking the place of the retiring Chris Griffith. This leadership role is vital in guiding the City's continued investment in road improvements and critical transportation infrastructure systems.

In his new position, Kerr will oversee the strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of major infrastructure initiatives that support Murfreesboro's traffic needs and long-term quality of life. He will work closely with City departments, regional partners, developers, engineers, and elected officials to ensure the City's infrastructure keeps pace with the city’s economic development goals and priorities. Kerr will provide executive oversight of infrastructure planning and delivery across multiple disciplines, helping coordinate transportation investments, capital improvement planning, development review, and long-range growth strategies.

"Jim has been an exceptional leader and a driving force behind many of Murfreesboro's transportation improvements," said City Manager Darren Gore. "His experience, technical expertise, relationship with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and collaborative approach have earned the respect of colleagues, community stakeholders, and regional partners. As Executive Director of Public Infrastructure, Jim will help ensure that Murfreesboro continues to make strategic investments that improve mobility for the residents of Murfreesboro."

Kerr has served as Director of Transportation since March of 2016, leading planning and implementation efforts for roadway improvements, traffic operations, transportation planning, and multimodal initiatives throughout the city. Under his leadership, Murfreesboro has advanced numerous infrastructure projects designed to improve safety, efficiency, and connectivity for residents and businesses.

"I am honored by the opportunity to serve Murfreesboro in this new capacity," said Kerr. "The City has made tremendous progress in addressing infrastructure needs. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our talented staff, City leadership, and community partners to deliver projects that improve the daily lives of our residents and support Murfreesboro's continued success."

The promotion reflects the City's commitment to proactive infrastructure planning as Murfreesboro continues to be one of Tennessee's forward-thinking, proactive communities.

Kerr will assume his new responsibilities immediately.