# Mayor/City Council Swearing In Ceremony - Sept. 3, 2026


**Body:** City of Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro CityTV
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


This meeting was a swearing-in ceremony held by the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on September 3, 2026, to officially induct Mayor Shane McFarland and three city council members: Madeline Scales Harris, Jamie Averwater, and Austin Maxwell. The event included prayers, oaths of office administered by Judge Toby Gilleland, and remarks emphasizing the importance of leadership, service, and long-term transformational governance. While the meeting primarily focused on ceremonial and inspirational content, Mayor McFarland highlighted significant city growth and infrastructure investments, noting over $71 million approved for roadway construction and $75 million in capital improvement funding without a tax increase. He also referenced the expansion of public safety personnel and ongoing transportation projects, underscoring the council's commitment to sustainable development and fiscal responsibility. No specific procurement actions, contract awards, or vendor selections were discussed during this ceremony.

**Source:** City of Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro CityTV