The 2015 Murfreesboro Citizens Academy is taking applications for an exciting, interactive seven-session series on Municipal government. The Academy begins Monday, February 2, 2015 and runs through Monday, March 23, 2015 at City Hall.

"If you're curious about how the City of Murfreesboro government works and want a behind-the-scenes look at everything from the Police and Fire departments, CityTV, land use planning, and wastewater treatment, the Citizens Academy is the place for you," said City Manager Rob Lyons.

Beginning Monday, February 2, 2015 through Monday, March 23, 2015, the Murfreesboro Citizens Academy will meet weekly on Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cost of the Citizens Academy is $25.00. Classes will be held in City Hall at 111 W. Vine Street unless otherwise indicated.

Class size is limited, and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The class is open to all City residents, City employees, and people who may not live in the City of Murfreesboro but work or own property in the City. Class participants will be expected to attend at least one City Council meeting during the two months the Citizens Academy is scheduled and may only miss one class in order to graduate.

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You can also learn more about the Academy from 2014 Murfreesboro Citizens Academy graduate Jamie Bigelo on You Tube at http://youtu.be/rs_kEoSM0Hs and from graduate Dr. Gloria Bonner athttp://youtu.be/FDxoWCXd510.

To view a calendar of the class and download an application form, please visit

www.murfreesborotn.gov/citizensacademy.

For more information, contact Jim Crumley, Assistant City Manager, at 615-849-2629.

The City urges all who are interested in joining the Citizens Academy for 2015 to apply quickly to avoid missing this exciting opportunity to learn about City government.