Murfreesboro requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. TN Code §44-17-108 covers dangerous dogs (behavior-based only).
Murfreesboro requires dogs to be on leash in all public areas. Off-leash exercise permitted only in designated dog parks. Dogs must be licensed (city/county level) and rabies-vaccinated. Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control. Dangerous dog designation under TN Code Ann. §44-17-108 to 44-17-122 is behavior-based. TN Code §44-17-120 preempts breed-specific legislation. Owner responsible for waste cleanup in public areas.
Off-leash: $25 to $200. At-large: impound fees + citation. Unlicensed: $25 to $200. Waste: $25 to $500.
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