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Murfreesboro seeks $25 million BUILD grant for Cherry Lane (Stones Battle Parkway), proposes $11.7 million local match
Summary
City staff told the council they will apply for a $25 million BUILD grant for phase 3C of Cherry Lane (now Stones Battle Parkway); the city would need to commit $11.7 million in local funds if the application is successful, and staff outlined a 2029–2031 construction timeline.
City staff told the Murfreesboro City Council on March 5 that they will submit a $25 million BUILD grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for Cherry Lane phase 3C, which staff said has been renamed Stones Battle Parkway.
The application would cover a section between the new I‑40 interchange and Broad Street; staff said the project requires a local commitment of $11.7 million from the city to construct the phase if the grant is awarded. The presentation included a multi‑phase timeline with phase two and three expected to complete in 2029 and the phase‑3C portion more likely in 2031.
Staff credited coordination with TDOT and municipal staff (including Mr. Kerr and Mr. Smith) and said they will continue project development in coordination with state partners if the grant application proceeds. The council moved and seconded the application item during the meeting; a roll call followed.
Next steps: staff will file the application by the stated deadline and, if successful, return to council for formal commitment of the local match and project approvals.
