Oaklands Park
City Council to potentially approve purchase of Oaklands Park wetlands, will continue preservation efforts
Photo by Andrew Wigdor / News Editor The Murfreesboro City Council is considering the purchase of the 11.6 acres that include the Oaklands Park wetlands after the developer, who previously was planning to build 91 townhomes on the property, decided to no longer pursue the property. The family that currently owns the property accepted the …
Acorn Festival debuts in Murfreesboro Saturday
Photo courtesy of Oaklands Park By Marcus Maddox/ Contributing writer Acorn Festival, a new music event, will be held in Murfreesboro this Saturday. The festival features a range of indie rock, folk and Americana music. Locally and nationally known artists will showcase their talent at Murfreesboro’s Oakland Park grounds. Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation and Oakland …
Arson, vandalism reported at Oaklands Park
Murfreesboro Police Department responded to a reports of arson and vandalism at Oaklands Park on Wednesday. Oaklands Park, located at the corner of Roberts St. and N. Maney Ave, is home to the historic house museum Oaklands Mansion. Officers met with Executive Director of the Mansion James Manning at approximately 2:15 p.m. Manning told police …