Murfreesboro Holiday Trash Pickup and County Closures, Nov.-Dec. 2026

Rutherford County offices close Nov. 11, Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 24-25, 2026. Murfreesboro garbage pickup slides one day for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, with no changes for Christmas Eve, Christmas or New Year's Day. Smyrna and La Vergne offices close the same days.

Rutherford County government offices are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 (Thanksgiving), and Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25 (Christmas), 2026. The City of Murfreesboro, the Town of Smyrna and the City of La Vergne observe the same five days. In Murfreesboro, garbage pickup slides one day during Veterans Day and Thanksgiving weeks: Wednesday and Thursday routes move back a day for Veterans Day, and Thursday routes move to Friday for Thanksgiving. The city lists no changes for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Day.

Here is what each government has posted for the rest of 2026.

When are Rutherford County offices closed for the holidays in 2026?

Rutherford County's holiday list, which follows the county personnel policy, shows these remaining closures:

• Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day
• Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27: Thanksgiving
• Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25: Christmas
• Friday, Jan. 1, 2027: New Year's Day

The county says that if the state gives its employees an additional day for Christmas or New Year's, the county will add that day to its list.

How does Murfreesboro trash pickup change for the holidays?

The City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department's 2026 holiday schedule for residential automated (ASL) garbage collection:

• Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11: Wednesday service slides to Thursday, and Thursday service slides to Friday.
• Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26: Thursday service slides to Friday.
• Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24: No changes in schedule.
• Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25: No changes in schedule.
• New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027: No changes in schedule.

The schedule lists no changes for Monday and Tuesday routes in Veterans Day week or for Monday through Wednesday routes in Thanksgiving week. The city asks residents to put carts at the street before 6 a.m. on collection day, with garbage bagged.

Text "borogarbage" to 38276 to get text alerts about holiday schedule changes. The Solid Waste office can be reached at 615-893-3681.

Is Murfreesboro City Hall closed on Veterans Day?

The City of Murfreesboro's 2026 holiday schedule lists these remaining observed city holidays:

• Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day
• Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day
• Friday, Nov. 27: Friday following Thanksgiving
• Thursday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve
• Friday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day

The city's 2027 schedule lists Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, for New Year's Day. City Hall, at 111 W. Vine St., is otherwise open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays (615-893-5210).

Are Murfreesboro parks and community centers open on the holidays?

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation posts a 2026 holiday schedule for each facility. Its administrative office (2140 N. Thompson Lane) is closed Nov. 11, Nov. 26, Nov. 27, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.

• Closed Nov. 11, Nov. 26, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25: Patterson Park Community Center, McFadden Community Center, SportsCom, Wilderness Station, Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center, and Cannonsburgh Village. St. Clair Street Senior Center is closed those four days and Nov. 27.
• Adams Tennis Complex: Closed Nov. 26, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. Its holiday list does not include Veterans Day.
• New Year's Eve, Dec. 31: Patterson Park, McFadden, SportsCom, St. Clair Street Senior Center, Wilderness Station and Adams Tennis Complex close at 5 p.m. Bradley Academy closes at 4 p.m., and Cannonsburgh Village closes at 3 p.m.

All of those facilities are closed Jan. 1, 2027.

Are Smyrna and La Vergne offices closed for the holidays?

Smyrna: The Town of Smyrna's calendar shows Town Hall closed on Nov. 11, Nov. 26-27, Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1, 2027. The Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center is closed Nov. 11, Nov. 26, Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1, and it is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 31.

La Vergne: The City of La Vergne's holiday calendar shows city offices closed on Nov. 11, Nov. 26-27, Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1, 2027.

Are Rutherford County convenience centers open on the holidays?

Rutherford County's Recycling and Convenience Centers are normally open:

• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Closed Mondays and Thursdays

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve fall on Thursdays, when the centers are already closed. As of Oct. 21, Rutherford County Solid Waste had not posted holiday hours for the centers on Veterans Day (a Wednesday) or the Fridays after Thanksgiving and on Christmas; its most recent holiday notice, for July 4, closed the centers that day only. The county's Solid Waste Department office at the county landfill, 6025 Landfill Road, keeps weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and says it is closed on Rutherford County holidays (615-898-7739).

OnlyInMurfreesboro's Veterans Day 2026 guide covers the parades, ceremonies and free meals that week. Families planning Thanksgiving can check when Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools are out, which stores are closed on Thanksgiving and the Thanksgiving in Murfreesboro guide. The Christmas events guide covers the season after that, and the Rutherford County guide, Smyrna and La Vergne pages have more local information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rutherford County closed on Veterans Day 2026?

Yes. Rutherford County government offices are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The county's holiday list also includes Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 24-25 for Christmas.

Is trash pickup delayed on Veterans Day in Murfreesboro?

Yes. In Murfreesboro, Wednesday garbage collection moves to Thursday, and Thursday collection moves to Friday during Veterans Day week. The city lists no change for Monday and Tuesday routes.

Is there garbage pickup on Thanksgiving in Murfreesboro?

Not on Thursday. The City of Murfreesboro moves Thursday collection to Friday, Nov. 27. The schedule lists no other changes that week.

Does Murfreesboro trash pickup change for Christmas and New Year's?

No. The city's 2026 holiday schedule lists no changes for Christmas Eve (Thursday, Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Friday, Dec. 25) or New Year's Day (Friday, Jan. 1, 2027).

How do I get Murfreesboro garbage schedule alerts?

Text "borogarbage" to 38276 for text notifications about schedule changes, or call the Solid Waste office at 615-893-3681.

Are Smyrna Town Hall and La Vergne City Hall closed on the holidays?

Yes. Both are closed Nov. 11, Nov. 26-27, Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1, 2027, according to each town's calendar.

Sources: Rutherford County upcoming holidays, City of Murfreesboro holiday garbage collection and 2026 residential garbage collection holiday schedule (PDF), City of Murfreesboro 2026 holiday schedule (PDF) and 2027 holiday schedule (PDF), City Hall directory, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation directory, Town of Smyrna calendar, City of La Vergne holidays calendar, Rutherford County Solid Waste.

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