Murfreesboro, TN - The Keystone Project is indeed an exciting development! Here's the latest update on the program that not only will give a new business and residential mix to the city’s historic business district, but will also provide more family venues for walking, enjoying music, nature and food.

The demolition of buildings along Broad Street between S. Church and Front St. has been completed. The daylighting of Town Creek is set to begin. This project will transform the underground stream into a natural, visible waterway, enhancing the downtown area. It will connect the Murfree Spring Boardwalk system through the wetlands with the Stones River Greenway system’s trailhead at Cannonsburgh Village.

The City has not yet confirmed whether buildings like the Yard Sale building, Captain D's Seafood, and other structures on Broad Street will be razed. However, the focus is currently on the creek daylighting and pedestrian bridge construction.

Both Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland and City Manager Darren Gore announced potential groundbreaking dates on WGNS. It is expected to take place this spring 2025. There have been some delays due to financing challenges, but the city is working to restructure and move forward.

In addition, the project includes plans for 715 parking spaces across three parking garages and ground-level parking. This should help alleviate parking concerns in the area.

The Keystone Project aims to develop 100 condominiums, 239 apartments, 40,000 square feet of retail space, and a boutique hotel with 150 rooms. It also includes additional turn lanes and pedestrian crossings to improve traffic flow.

In addition, WGNS, the area’s first radio station celebrating 78-years of community news and sports coverage, will have a new two-story broadcast complex across the street from its current location. This will be on the corner of South Church and Sevier Street.  

The city is committed to moving the project forward and ensuring it meets the needs of the community. WGNS will continue to keep the public updated on this development.