Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission approves programs, raises parade and rental fees

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission on Oct. 1 approved several program and fee changes, received a year‑end financial report showing stronger revenue and heard updates on events and facilities projects.

Nate, a department staff member who delivered the FY24 recap, said the department closed the year with expenses under budget and rising revenue. "We're very pleased," he said, presenting nine‑year facility trend charts and a proposed FY25 operating budget that trims some costs while forecasting higher revenue.

The commission approved a new spades tournament at Patterson Park Community Center after program representative Eddie Sanders described the proposal as modeled on successful bingo and pool programs. Sanders said the tournament would begin Oct. 18, run every other month on Friday nights from 6–9 p.m., charge $3 for seniors and $4 for adults, include refreshments and award gift‑card prizes with winners’ names stenciled on a…