[Theme Park Coming]

I guess I'm one of the few that is for the project. Again, send it to Walter Hill, and I'll trade you a huge Mt. Trashmore.

I'm not thrilled with it being in a residential area........but we need more "attactions" here in the 'Boro to draw the tourist dollar in. I be Nashville wishes Opryland had held out a few more years.

What if the them park was a new "Opryland" instead of a "Bible Park"?

If it doesn't do well then maybe a Six Flags will take it over. What else is there to do in Murfreesboro? We need something, since we lost the race track.

Guess we'll have to settle for the Greenway, but most people who post on the DNJ are anti-Greenway, and they couldn't be further offbase, in my opinion. I use the Greenway 4 to 5 times per week, as do many folks. Keep bringing the Pork home to the 'Boro, Bart! I'll keep voting for you!!!

It's called progress, people.

[Theme Park Coming]

Not no, but hell no!!! , I'll lead a march to burn down the construction site many times if thats what it takes. No town in the country deserves this abomination of a project, its so stupid. We may be the buckle of the Bible Belt, but we want it to stay shiny and sparkly, not tarnished with this sorry excuse to make money. I highly doubt this will make it, if it does, get ready to elect new officials yall!

From everything I've read in the papers, sounds to me like it's a done deal. This thing remained hush/hush for months. I'm not that opposed to it, but think it should have been in a non-residential area.

I'll trade those folks a landfill for the Theme Park, however.

Have you folks seen Mt. Trashmore recently? And right by our water souce-- shame, shame.

[Salem Cove]

I find it weird that a project this large has been hidden under the radar. The source for the information comes from the Murfreesboro Post. The New Salem interchange is open. You can expect more hotels and restaurants at this exit in the near future. The Mamchester Highway proposal has not been heard from in over a year now, so I'm wondering about it too. It is a real proposal, however, maxing out at 2 million square feet in completion. I think that Clark boulevard should be widened from two to five lanes and have that sharp curve smoothed out. It would alleviate traffic from Thompson Lane if it were extended from Broad Street over the Greenway and connect to Old Nashville Highway and the Gateway area. I don't know if anyone has noticed lately, but Medical Center Parkway has picked up quite a bit of traffic in the last two years. Another outlet will be needed when all of the proposed projects are completed. Can you imagine an ambulance trying to maneuver this road through rush hour in five years?

I have heard that there are already plans to widen Med. Center Pkway (when they start on the other phases), making other ventures absorb part of the cost. They did not get the $$$$ at first for Med Cener Pkway, and thus plans to widen in the future. Kind of dumb if you ask me.

One other road project finished in the 'Boro is Greenland from Highland to MT Blvd.

[Salem Cove]

WTF?! Whoa, this thing is going to be huge, if thats the real numbers. What in the world are they putting there, thats just about 65,000 sq ft shy of the total square footage of Stones River Mall! This side of town is going to be many, many "smart" growth communties, my fav. is going to be Marymont Springs.

Wasn't there also something rumored out Manchester Pkwy area? Also, what are they doing over by Shoney's on Church? Are they extending Rutherford Blvd?

I heard that once upon a time, that Northfield was going to be a loop around the city, but I guess it probably would have cut right across Old Fort GolfCourse, hence it's ending over by Buster's.

BTW, the new interstate exit opens today, with a direct route to MT's campus (still will be a bottleneck at the intersection of Main/MT Blvd).

There are supposed to paint huge MT logos on the major intersections near campus.

[Any Greenway News ?]

I'm hearing $5 million has been secured for more Greenway, from Walter Hill to behind the Miller Colliseum near Siegel, and I assume connecting up with the Thompson Lane trailhead.

Also, looks as if they may be starting some additions over by the Bragg Trailhead off of Old Nashville Highway-- the part of the Greenway that will go behind MTMC, The Oaks, etc.

What is the lastest on the extension from Old Fort to Barfield?

Thanks in advance!

[What Does Everyone think about the M'boro Greenway?]

I think it's wonderful. Was there the other day-- during the week-- and I bet I saw over 500 different folks using it.

It is a boon to our city. What a great way to add to the "quality of life" here, and cut down on medical costs due to all the exercise (long-term).

Once they get all of accesses built, and the extension to Barfield, it will be among the best East of the Mississippi (Florida has some great Greenways, as well).

[Should Murfreesboro attempt to get the Sounds]

You folks are going to have to come check our new baseball stadium next season.

I have spoken with a guy who has seen the blueprints and he says they are even better than the artist rendering shown here .....

It is going to be a gem.

I agree that MT football games are fun.

Look for a new state of the art jumbotron for football this coming season.

At MT you seem to get more bang for your buck. The tailgating seen has really skyrocketed, especially in the student areas and over by the RV's and the world famous Hillbilly Hilton.

[Soul Food]

Dont' forget the peach cobbler at Kleer-Vu. Getting hungry as I type.

I would highly recommend Miller's Grocery out in Christiana. But call in for a reservation. It stays packed on Friday and Saturday. They also have a wonderful Sunday brunch.

The Front Porch used to be good, but last time I went it had gone downhill.

Not soul food-- but Marina's on the Square is a helluva great place. Don't forget the blueberry cheesecake (it is outta this world-- and I don't even like cheesecake!).

[Downtown drying up as businesses move out]

While their have been no new highrises, the downtown area is more "happening" than it was 5-20 years ago.

Even if "considered" a suitcase campus, with roughly 22,500 students there should be plenty enough students hanging around to support a downtown.

The strange thing is, there are no more clubs/student bars here than when I was in school in the early 90's.

I was in Athen, Georgia, not long ago during the summer (after the Spring Semester) and you would not believe the downtown area. Probably 75 restaurants/bars/clubs still open at midnight, and packed.

I know we aren't UGA, but you would think there would be a market for the large student population.

And sports bars-- Buffalo Wild Wings is making a killiing. I think Lebanon has more sports bars than we do.

What is the latest on what type of restaurant is going in at the Embassy Suites? I hope it is like the one that's in Cool Springs.

[Murfreesboro - More Info On Mall Expansion]

The wing of the mall where the new JCPenny is has recently been redone with brown, natural, and shiny black colored tiles. I have to say the place is going to look very, very nice. Does anyone know if Sears is expanding now? Or is the fenced-off area beside it just going to be parking?

I have heard that the fenced in area across from BWW is going to be a foodcourt for the mall.

I have also noticed they are moving dirt alongside Old Fort Parkway down from BWW, to where the old Backyard Burger building used to be.

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[Murfreesboro Media]

Add to our media another news paper, the Smyrna A.M. Here's the link below

http://www.my.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll...ory=MICRO050101

Smyrna has plans for a new Demos and another Publix. I think this will be a good thing, and now Smyrna can't sneak projects on me like the Smyrna Commons site.

Also, 1450 WGNS now had two FM stations, 100.5 and 101.9. Nice being able to pick up WGNS in Nashville, esp. the Monte Hale Show at from 4:05 to 5:20 pm weekdays.

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