UPDATED Information on Friday Morning (01/07/2022) for Rutherford County and More:
SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR FRIDAY 1/7/22
- List includes Rutherford County and the immediate Area of WGNS Listeners
• MTSU closed Friday (Note: "virtual" CUSTOMS will take place.) Scroll down for more on MTSU
- Rutherford County Schools and District Office CLOSED – Friday
- Murfreesboro City Schools (ESP also closed) - CLOSED Friday
- Franklin Road Academy - CLOSED - NO EXTENDED CARE Friday
- Lancaster Christian Academy - CLOSED Friday
- Middle TN Christian School - CLOSED - NO EXTENDED CARE Friday
- Rose of Lima - CLOSED - NO EXTENDED CARE Friday
- Bill Rice Academy - CLOSED Friday
GOVERNMENT CLOSINGS FOR FRIDAY 1/7/22
• State of Tennessee Offices: ALL state offices across Tennessee are closed on Friday (1/7/2022). State employees will utilize work from home capabilities where possible. State services offered online will remain available.
- Murfreesboro City Hall and all City of Murfreesboro facilities – CLOSED
- Murfreesboro City Court – CANCELLED
- Murfreesboro City Meetings – CANCELLED
- Murfreesboro Transit NOT OPERATING
- Murfreesboro Solid Waste had only limited collection service on Thursday, Jan. 6, and will be completely suspended on Friday, Jan. 7, due to the closing of Middle Point Landfill, due to inclement weather.
- Smyrna Town Hall CLOSED
- Smyrna Parks and facilities CLOSED, Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center CLOSED
- Smyrna Municipal Court has canceled traffic school originally scheduled Saturday (January 8). Impacted individuals may call the Clerk's Office (615-355-5732) on Monday, January 10, regarding a reset date.
- All branches of the Rutherford County Library System will be closed through Saturday (1/8/22).
SCROLL DOWN for Neighboring Counties / Cities
MEDICAL CLOSINGS FOR FRIDAY 1/7/22
- All Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) Locations will remain CLOSED on Friday
- TOA - Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance - Murfreesboro - CLOSED
- VA Appointments at York VA Medical in M'boro rescheduled or changed to virtual for most patients (615) 867-6000
- VA emergency and urgent services remain available at Murfreesboro VA campus
CHURCH CLOSINGS for Friday 1/7/2022
- First Baptist Church (200 East Main Street., Murfreesboro) Church offices CLOSED Staff will be working remotely by phone and email.
- St. Paul's parish office (116 N Academy St., Murfreesboro) Closed - Available via email or phone only, due to weather
- First Presbyterian Church (210 N. Spring St., Murfreesboro) CLOSED (food drive cancelled)
Information on Area Businesses for FRIDAY 1/7/2022
• Walmart on Memorial Blvd. in Murfreesboro – Limited hours - will close on Friday at 7PM
• Chick-fil-A: Limited hours Friday, open 11AM to 4PM – Both Murfreesboro locations
Rutherford County Food Banks / Non Profits – Friday and Saturday (01/07 and 01/08/22)
• The Lascassas Foodbank - a cooperative ministry of Lascassas Community Church and Lascassas Baptist Church - scheduled for January 8 has been postponed due to weather. The Foodbank has been rescheduled for January 15.
• Barnabas Vision office will remain closed for Friday January the 7th with some staff working by remote. if there is an urgent need please email david@thebarnabasvision.org or call 615-556-5134. Their coat drive is canceled for Friday and Saturday and will be rescheduled. However, if you need a coat urgently - please email the address above.
• Greenhouse Ministries CLOSED Friday
More Details from MTSU – Friday (01/07/22)
• MTSU ALERT: The University is closed Friday, Jan. 7, due to inclement weather.
• University offices will be closed except for operations essential to public safety and service to on-campus residents. Employees who provide essential services should contact their supervisors if they feel conditions are too hazardous for them to travel.
• The virtual CUSTOMS student orientation session will still take place as scheduled.
• For MTSU Updates / Information - Check www.mtsu.edu/alertupdates
More Details on Murfreesboro Government Offices / Locations – Friday (01/07/2022):
As previously announced, Murfreesboro City Hall, offices, and City facilities will be closed except essential to public safety on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. All City meetings, including Thursday evening’s City Council meeting and public hearings, are cancelled, and will be rescheduled.
Essential City services, Public Safety and Street Department for snow and ice removal, continue to operate.
Murfreesboro Transit (Rover Bus) will not run Friday, Jan. 7, due to inclement weather.
Murfreesboro Solid Waste had only limited collection service on Thursday, Jan. 6, and will be completely suspended on Friday, Jan. 7, due to the closing of Middle Point Landfill, due to inclement weather.
Veterans Hospital Locations in Middle TN – Closings / Changes for Friday (01/07/2022)
The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Announced: Due to local weather and road conditions, most Veteran appointments on Friday, Jan. 7 at local VA locations have been changed to a virtual appointment or rescheduled. Below are the clinics that will be closed or opening late on Friday, Jan. 7:
VA Locations In immediate area:
• Alvin C. York VA Medical Center
• Nashville VA Medical Center
• Albion Street VA Clinic (Meharry)
VA emergency and urgent services remain available at both of our Nashville and Murfreesboro campuses.
More VA updates on their Facebook page – CLICK HERE.
Nearby Williamson County Closures – Friday (01/07/22)
• All Williamson County Government Offices CLOSED Friday
• Williamson County Register of Deeds, County Clerk, Trustee, Property Assessor, Juvenile Court Clerk CLOSED
• Williamson County Circuit Court Clerk and Clerk and Master – ALL CLOSED Friday
• No Juvenile Court, General Sessions Court or Circuit Court in Williamson County – CLOSED FRIDAY
Nearby Wilson County Closures – Friday (01/07/22)
• LEBANON: City of Lebanon offices and the Jimmy Floyd Center CLOSED Friday
• Lebanon: Trash pickup will resume next week due to the snowstorm
SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR THURSDAY, 1-6-22
- List includes Rutherford County and the immediate Area of WGNS Listeners
• Rutherford County Schools - CLOSED Thursday
• Murfreesboro City Schools (ESP also closed) - CLOSED Thursday
• Franklin Road Christian School - CLOSED Thursday
• Middle TN Christian School and Extended Care are both closed - CLOSED Thursday
• MTSU - University offices will be closed
• Bill Rice Christian Academy (Murfreesboro) CLOSED
• Lancaster Christian Academy CLOSED (No after school activities)
• TCAT (Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, Dickson, Hohenwald locations) CLOSED
• Bedford County Schools CLOSED
• Webb School (Bell Buckle) CLOSED
• Cannon County Schools CLOSED
*Providence Christian Academy is still on winter break until Monday
PRESCHOOL CLOSINGS
• New Vision Preschool (New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro) - CLOSED on Thursday
• King's Kids Preschool (115 MTCS Rd. Murfreesboro) - CLOSED on Thursday due to weather
• Primrose School - North Murfreesboro (2308 Wendelwood Dr.) - CLOSED on Thursday due to weather
• Sonshine School (1112 N Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro) - CLOSED on Thursday due to weather
CHURCH CLOSINGS
• First Baptist Church (200 East Main Street in Murfreesboro) - Church offices CLOSED on Thursday due to inclement weather. Staff will be working remotely by phone and email.
• St. Paul's parish office (116 N Academy St - Murfreesboro) Closed Thursday - Available via email or phone only, due to weather
• First Presbyterian Church CLOSED today
COMMUNITY CLOSINGS
• Rutherford County Offices - all non-essential offices - CLOSED
• Rutherford County Courts - CANCELLED
• Murfreesboro City Hall and all City of Murfreesboro facilities - CLOSED (Today & Tomorrow)
• Murfreesboro City Court - CANCELLED
• Murfreesboro City Meetings - CANCELLED
• Murfreesboro Transit NOT OPERATING
• Murfreesboro Solid Waste - limited collection service
• Smyrna Town Hall CLOSING AT 11AM
• Smyrna Parks and facilities CLOSED, Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center CLOSED
• Smyrna Planning Commission meeting rescheduled to January 13th at 5pm
• All branches of the RUTHERFORD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM are closed Thursday (1/6/2022)
BUSINESS CLOSINGS
• Smile Doctors (152 Heritage Park Dr. Murfreesboro) – CLOSED on Thursday due to weather
• MidSouth Sewing (266 River Rock Blvd in Murfreesboro, TN) - CLOSED on Thursday due to weather
• Chick-fil-A (Old Fort Pkwy & Memorial locations) - CLOSED Thursday due to weather
• Redstone Federal Credit Union - Murfreesboro branches - CLOSED
• Premier Athletics Murfreesboro CLOSED Thursday
• Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) closing its office locations Thursday (1/6/2022) at 3:00 p.m.
• TOA Offices Canceling appointments for remainder of the day
• Barnabas Vision Offices closed, but working remotely if services needed email David@thebarnabasvision.org
OTHER CLOSINGS
• All State Offices - CLOSED. Gov. Bill Lee has closed state offices on Thursday.
Directly Outside of the WGNS Audience Area - CLOSINGS
School CLOSINGS Outside the Rutherford County, TN Area:
• Williamson County Government Offices CLOSED
• Franklin Special Schools Dist. CLOSED
• Hendersonville Christian Academy CLOSED
• Harpeth Hall School CLOSED
• Lebanon Special Schools Dist. CLOSED
• Lebanon (City) Government Offices All CLOSED
• Manchester City Schools CLOSED (Extended School Care CLOSED too)
• Mt. Juliet Christian Academy CLOSED
• Mt. Juliet Montessori Academy CLOSED
• Priest Lake Christian Academy CLOSED
• Nashville Christian CLOSED
• St. Paul Christian Academy CLOSED
• Sumner County Schools CLOSED
• Sumner Academy CLOSED
• Tullahoma City Schools CLOSED
• Warren County Schools CLOSED
• Wilson County Schools CLOSED
• Williamson County Schools CLOSED
