Multiple residents and a security researcher told Murfreesboro council they oppose any steps that could integrate Flock with police drones; a presenter said independent researchers found vulnerabilities that could undercut the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.

Staff gave a detailed, informational preview of major roadway capital projects (Cherry Lane prioritized) and a fiscal-year schedule of right-of-way and construction estimates across multiple corridors to guide the October retreat and CIP prioritization.

A developer and design team asked the joint workshop for advisory feedback on rezoning 1640 Las Casas Pike (former Cedar Grove site) to allow an inpatient adolescent psychiatric hospital component alongside residential treatment and outpatient services; applicant said the project would be a $59 million investment and create roughly 300 permanent jobs.

Council approved the mandatory referral to abandon the North Thompson–West College connector subject to a mitigation plan and timing conditions requested by Stones River National Battlefield and the church; staff will coordinate a plan and the city will delay deed transfer until mitigation is agreed.