Parks and Rec

22nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge Heats Up Murfreesboro for a Cool Cause

Dec 26, 2023 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro is gearing up for the 22nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge, set to take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Boro Beach, the outdoor po.... Read More

Dr. Gloria Bonner Named as Grand Marshal for the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade

Nov 28, 2023 at 12:01 pm by WGNS News

The annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade is directly around the corner and this year Grand Marshal has been announced by the Parks and Rec Department... That was Parks.... Read More

Annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade is Next Month

Nov 20, 2023 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade is nearing and the time to register to be in the parade is now. Susan Hicks with the Murfreesboro Parks and.... Read More

Architects Update Council on Concept Design for Planned Veterans Park

Nov 16, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council has directed City staff to proceed with design of a full layout of amenities for a community park on land along.... Read More

The Planning of a New Park on Veterans Parkway in Murfreesboro Continues and Becomes More Concrete

Oct 31, 2023 at 10:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Planning the layout of a new park along Veterans Parkway in Murfreesboro is underway now... That was Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Director Nate Williams..... Read More

Upgrades are Headed to Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro

Jul 27, 2023 at 01:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro skateboarders will be excited to hear the city is moving closer and closer to building a skatepark in Old Fort Park. According to Parks and Rec.... Read More

June 14 dedication ceremony for Dr. James Patterson Historical Marker

Jun 10, 2023 at 01:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The City of Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department, and Patterson Park Community Center will gather for an official dedication cerem.... Read More

21st Annual Polar Bear Plunge and Arctic Adventure is This Saturday

Jan 04, 2023 at 09:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO– The 21st annual Polar Bear Plunge and Arctic Adventure will be held Saturday, January 7 at Boro Beach, the outdoor pool at Sports*Com. “Plu.... Read More
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See All of the Great Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Photos from This Past Sunday!

Dec 15, 2022 at 02:19 pm by WGNS News

Click the ABOVE photo to see one of our slideshows of the 2022 Christmas Parade. Then, click the BELOW photos to see even more pictures from the parade that was held this past.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Parks Officer Retires

Jul 01, 2022 at 10:18 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Officer Danny Adamson is retiring after more than 17-years of dedicated service to the residents of the C.... Read More

Today, we take a look at the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department to learn about new parks, programs and more

Feb 22, 2022 at 09:07 am by Producer

Listen to the full podcast above.  Today, we take a look at the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department to learn about new parks, programs and more. Our guest include Park.... Read More

The Green Book equaled Safety for African American Families between 1936 and 1966 - Discussion / Film to be held in Murfreesboro

Jan 25, 2022 at 10:37 am by WGNS

Black History Month will take place in February and a special discussion will be held along with the presentation of two different documentaries in Murfreesboro. One of the do.... Read More
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20th Polar Bear Plunge, COLD, But Successful!

Jan 08, 2022 at 11:59 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  At 10:00 o'clock Saturday morning (1/8/2022), the air temperature was 32-degrees and there was snow and ice covering the ground at the Boro Beach when sev.... Read More

Ready for a cold Swim? The annual Murfreesboro Polar Bear Plunge is THIS Saturday!

Jan 04, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held this weekend at the Sports*Com outdoor pool. Murfreesboro Parks & Rec Director Nate Williams said that if it snows this Saturday.... Read More
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New Year's Day 5K was held in Barfield Crescent Park on Saturday (Photos and More)

Jan 01, 2022 at 12:47 pm by WGNS

The 6th annual New Year's Day 5K took place at Barfield Crescent Park on Saturday. The overall first place winner was Danniel Smith...Coming in second was Kylie Wittman.The 3..... Read More

ACTION LINE: On Tuesday, the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Crew were in the WGNS Studio

Dec 28, 2021 at 06:28 am by Producer

This morning, WGNS was joined in studio by guests from the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department. Our guests included Thomas Laird and Rachel Singer who highlighted the Polar.... Read More
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Senior Citizens in Rutherford County Enjoyed the Annual Halloween Dance and Costume Contest (Check out the Photos)

Nov 02, 2021 at 10:09 am by WGNS

Check out oour photos: Senior’s in Rutherford County had a ball at the annual St. Clair Street Senior Center Halloween Dance and Costume Contest. The event was this past.... Read More

THIS WEEKEND: Annual Barfield Bash and the Haunted Hayride - October 22nd and 23rd

Oct 18, 2021 at 10:40 am by WGNS

Barfield Park will host the annual Barfield Bash this year on October 22nd and 23rd. Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Vonchelle Stembridge talks about the hayride and more…Ag.... Read More

Growing Barfield Park Adds Land and to Open New Playground this Friday in Murfreesboro

Jul 28, 2021 at 12:16 pm by WGNS

Barfield Park is one of the largest city owned parks in Tennessee with over 430-acres of land that include hiking trails, ballfields and playgrounds. In fact, it is similar to.... Read More

Murfreesboro adds 70 acres to southern border of Barfield Crescent Park

Jul 14, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Through a Federal parkland conversion process, the City of Murfreesboro has closed on the purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm located on the.... Read More