Murfreesboro Electric Department wants to make sure you know how to conserve cash by conserving power.

Organized in 1939 as a municipal, customer-owned utility, Murfreesboro Electric Department is one of 159 members and distributors of power from the Tennessee Valley Authority.

While Murfreesboro Electric Department’s website looks like something out of the late ‘90s, its front page features a link to “Energy Saving Tips,” which takes one to EnergyRight.com , a program provided by TVA to help consumers learn about how to save Watts . . . and dollars.

Murfreesboro Electric Department can be found online at MurfreesboroElectric.com .

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Do you have $3,500,000 to spend on real estate?  If so, you might be interested in 307 Double Springs Road here in Murfreesboro, according to NashvilleRealEstateLink.com , the most expensive MLS listing in the Boro.

Including three properties on fifteen acres on what is described as “potential commercial corner land with major road frontage [emphasis removed],” the location presently is a “money making duplex property [emphasis removed].”

Located on both John Bragg and Double Springs Roads, this 2.56 acre plot of land includes a house and carport, and plenty of space to build or use for just about anything.

The house itself was built in 1957, contains 4,504 square feet (although it looks considerably cozier from the street), and features a vaulted roof.

Estimated annual taxes for the house are $1,526.

More information is available at NashvilleRealEstateLink.com by searching for listing #1181447.

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Two Murfreesboro sixth grade classes participate in a NASA videoconference

This marks the inaugural edition of the Murfreesboro News Press City Schools Calendar Update, which we will update at least weekly, with information on the coming weeks’ school activities.  As will be the case from here on out, we will feature the coming week’s calendar in full, and highlights from the following week’s calendar.  During the Summer Break, we will keep you up to date on information regarding the coming school year.

Monday, May 17, 2010

• Bradley Academy: AR Luncheon
• Mitchell-Neilson Elementary: 8:15 AM: Camp Readmore Kickoff
• Hobgood Elementary: 1 PM: Energy Guys Progam
• Scales Elementary: Gymnasium: 1 PM: Student/Staff Basketball Game (Women’s)
• Bellwood-Bowdoin Preschool: Graduations (through the 21^st)

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

• Scales Elementary: Cafeteria: 50s Day
• Hobgood Elementary: 1 PM: MCS to recognize HG
• Scales Elementary: Gymnasium: 1 PM: Student/Staff Basketball Game (Men’s)
• Mitchell-Neilson Elementary: 7 PM: 6^th Grade Band Concert

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

• Black Fox Elementary: 6^th Grade Environmental Trip in Columbia (through the 21^st)

Thursday, May 20, 2010

• Cason Lane Academy: Yearbook Signing
• Erma Siegel Elementary: Reception Invitational
• Hobgood Elementary: 6^th Grade Leaves for Huntsville, Ala.
• Mitchell-Neilson Elementary: Bring Uniform for the Exchange
• Cason Lane Academy: Library: 6 PM: PTO Meeting

Friday, May 21, 2010

• Cason Lane Academy: Talent Show
• Cason Lane Academy: AR Dodgeball Game
• Hobgood Elementary: 6th Grade Returns
• Mitchell-Neilson Elementary: 3rd Grade to Kentucky Down Under
• Mitchell-Neilson Primary: Field Day
• Northfield Elementary: Career Day
• Scales Elementary: Kindergarten Fun Day
• John Pittard Elementary: 10 AM: 6th Grade Graduation
• Erma Siegel Elementary: 1 PM: 6th Grade Recognition

Saturday, May 22, 2010

• Bradley Academy: Off-site at Stones River Battle Ground State Park: Bradley Family Day

Next Week’s Highlights:

Monday, May 24, 2010

• Cason Lane Academy: Monday, May 24: AR Sock Hop

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

• Black Fox Elementary: Talent Show
• Cason Lane Academy: 8:30 AM: Kindergarten Graduation
• John Pittard Elementary: Field Day
• Hobgood Elementary: Kindergarten to the Nashville Zoo
• Mitchell-Nielson Elementary: 6:30 PM: 6^th Grade Graduation
• Mitchell-Nielson Primary: 8:00 AM: Kindergarten Graduation
• Mitchell-Nielson Primary: 7:00 PM: Second Grade Program
• Scales Elementary: 8:30 AM – 10 AM: Student Talent Show

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

• Black Fox Elementary: 6th Grade Graduation
• Bradley Academy: 6th Grade Graduation
• Hobgood Elementary: 9 AM: 6th Grade Graduation
• Hobgood Elementary: 1 PM: Talent Show, Grades 1 – 3
• Scales Elementary: Gymnasium: 6:30 PM: 6th Grade Graduation

Thursday, May 27, 2010

• Cason Lane Academy: 6th Grade Graduation
• Hobgood Elementary: Last Day for Students – Abbreviated Day
• John Pittard Elementary: Last Day for Students
• Mitchell-Neilson Primary: 8 AM: Volunteer Brunch
• Mitchell-Neilson Primary: Last Day for Students (Early Dismissal)
• Northfield Elementary: 11 AM: Students Dismissed

For more detailed information on Murfreesboro City Schools’ calendar, call (615) 893-2313.

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The Murfreesboro City Planning Commission will be holding its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 19, at City Hall, Room 218, 111 West Vine Street, at 1:00 PM.

After the usual parliamentary business (determining a quorum and approving the minutes of the previous meeting) is finished, the Commission will take up the following business:

• Villages of Fox Creek [2010-1004] preliminary plat for 27 lots on 9.1 acres zoned RS-12 located along Bradyville Pk., Boro Building Group developer.
• Go USA Court [fka Braderon Ct.] [2010-2018] resubdivision plat for right-of-way on .36 acres zoned CH located directly south of Robert Rose Dr., Camel Corps., LLC developer.
• Northfield Blvd. Church of Christ [2010-3021] site plan for 5,607 sq.ft. addition on 3.71 acres zoned RS-15 located along Northfield Blvd. and Pitts Ln, Northfield Blvd. Church of Christ developer.

In addition, the following new business will be addressed:

• Zoning Change Request [2010-413] to rezone approximately 4.4 acres from CM-R to OG-R located along Greenland Drive and N. University Street (AREA 4), City of Murfreesboro Planning Staff applicant.
• Zoning Change Request [2010-414] to discuss rezoning approximately 17.3 acres zoned CM-RS-8 and CM-R, located south of Roberts Street along Evergreen Street, Forrest Street, Jackson Street, and Lee Street (AREA 5), City of Murfreesboro Planning Staff applicant.

Also, there will be a mandatory referral of Jordan Farm for a CUD waterline easement.

Staff reports and miscellaneous business will include the following.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Zoning Changes [2009-814] regarding the Wilkinson Pike Buffer, Planning Staff applicant.
• Update Planning Commission on possible amendments to the Gateway Streetscape Master Plan, Planning Staff applicant.
• Discussion for possible Zoning Ordinance Amendment concerning tearooms, coffee houses, and bed and breakfast uses [2010-803].
• Consider Ordinance for sidewalk cafes in the CBD district, Planning Staff applicant [2009-810].

If you have business with the City Planning Commission, call the City of Murfreesboro for details on being put on the agenda.  Their number is (615) 893-5210.

On April 29, the Rutherford County Budget, Finance, & Investment Committee met to discuss the 2010–2011 budget.

From the Committee’s website:

“The duties of this committee include preparation of the county budget, review of requests. for bond issues, and appropriations of county monies prior to any action by the full Board. The committee studies and recommends taxes and other means of financing the county’s programs and handles the sale of delinquent property.…”

The next Committee meeting is scheduled for June 10,  at the Historic County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 205.

You can find out more at the Committee’s website, http://www.rutherfordcountytn.gov/committee_budget.htm .

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On April 26th, the Rutherford County Public Safety Committee had its monthly meeting.  According to the Rutherford County website,

“[the Public Safety] committee is authorized to encourage the coordination of all safety and law enforcement agencies within the county including the County Sheriff’s Department, Adult Detention Center, Workhouse, Rescue Squads, Traffic and Safety Control, Emergency Services Coordinator, Wheel Tax Officer, OSHA, Ambulance Service, Humane/Rabies Control, and any department using radio dispatch. The committee is composed of seven (7) Commissioners.”

The next meeting is scheduled for May 24th at 5:30 PM, at the Historic County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Rm. 205, on the Square.  Here’s the video from last month’s meeting.

You can find out more about Rutherford County Government at its website, www.RutherfordCountyTN.gov .

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An unexpected super surge in sales in March 2010 has many of us in the industry, and many buyers and sellers jumping for joy. As consumer confidence continues to rise, buyers and sellers continue to become more adapted to the current market, and real estate professionals continue to exude professionalism in our continually correcting market, real estate sales are abounding in a positive and promising way.

According to Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, it is positively promising to see an expansive home sales rebound in nearly every corner of America. This rebound has two resounding trends: “Sales have been above year-ago levels for nine straight months, and inventory has trended down from year-ago levels for 20 months running,” he said. “The home buyer tax credit has been a resounding success as these underlying trends point to a broad stabilization in home prices. This is preserving perhaps $1 trillion in largely middle class housing wealth that may have been wiped out without the housing stimulus measure.”

This spring time sales surge has birds singing in the Real Estate industry, but behind the sunshine there is a cloud looming. What happens after the tax credit ends? According to NAR Chief Economist Yun:

“With home values stabilizing, a revival in home buying confidence will likely help the housing market get back on its feet even as the tax credit impact disappears,” Yun said.

With any luck, this statement will resonate to be true, and every home owner in even the farthest reaching corners of America will breathe a heavy sigh of relief. When looking at each region of America, the correction is resoundingly positive and numbers across the board have increased, even if only nominally. Here in the South, existing-home sales showed an increase of 7.1% for an annual level of 1.97 million in March 2010 and are 13.9% higher than in 2009. The median home value was $154,800, up 5.2% from March 2009.

With 4 days left to get contracted and benefit from the Home Buyer Tax Credit, I am gearing up for a busy week. If anyone needs help buying or selling, or just needs some positive words of wisdom about real estate…feel free to call me:)

Happy House Hunting!!!

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