Finance, Tax and Records Department

The services of this department encompass city property taxes, business licenses, beer and liquor permits, the city budget, accounts payable and records of the City Council meetings.

The City of Murfreesboro does not accept any type of credit or debit card transactions, bank counter checks or two-party checks. Payments must be by cash, check or money order only.

The staff of the Finance Department strives to provide efficient, courteous and accurate service in all areas of the department. Our goal is to do our very best to serve you in a professional manner.

The City Recorder, Melissa Wright, is the head of the fiscal department of the City and is also responsible for keeping records of Council meetings, and is the custodian of public records, bonds, ordinance books and the accounting system of the City.  The City Recorder is appointed by City Council.