The city of Murfreesboro today released plans for the “White Lives Matter” rally scheduled for Saturday on the courthouse square.

Several streets around the area will be cordoned off, protesters and counterprotesters will be kept separate, and attendees will be prohibited from bringing a large list of items.

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The League of the South filed the permit application with both the city and Rutherford County for an event 1:30-4 p.m. on Oct. 28.

“The League of the South is expected to be joined by affiliated groups. Other individuals and groups are expected as counterprotestors,” according to Mike Browning, spokesperson for the city of Murfreesboro.

The city, the Murfreesboro police and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are partnering with federal, state and other area law enforcement agencies “to ensure the constitutional rights and safety of citizens,” Browning said in a release.

“Teams of officers will safeguard the area,” Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh and Murfreesboro Police Interim Chief Michael Bowen said in a joint statement. “We ask everyone to maintain lawful behavior.”

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Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has condemned the views of the League of the South and those affiliated with them, but officials have cited the need to responsibly uphold the First Amendment.

“While the views of the League of the South are not from this community and do not represent those of the City and County, the First Amendment provides a right to free speech and a right to peaceably assemble, and, thus, neither the City nor the County can legally prohibit the event,” Browning said. “The City and County, however, have carefully planned various measures to preserve and promote public safety, before, during, and after the event.”

Large numbers of counterprotesters are expected both in the square and at off-site gathering points around Murfreesboro.

“Some in our community might feel compelled to witness the demonstrations, but in the interest of reducing tension and avoiding conflicts, the City of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County government strongly encourage community members to avoid the Public Square Oct. 28,” Browning said.

The square will be closed to all traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian, starting at 3 a.m. on Oct. 28.

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“The City, County, and its partners are committed to both the Constitution and public safety,” Fitzhugh and Bowen said. “Be assured, officers will take every step necessary to protect both. The slightest indication of disruption or violence will initiate immediate law enforcement action to uphold the rights of citizens and ensure their safety.”

Protesters and counter-protesters will be kept separate as much as possible, according to the release.

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“Counterdemonstrators will be permitted to enter Public Square via South Church Street and South Maple Street only,” Browning said. “Officers will search everyone in the vicinity of the rally site. No weapons or masks will be permitted in the vicinity of the rally.”

The full list of prohibited items has not yet been released. It is unclear whether bandanas or gas masks will fall under the mask prohibition.

Any cars left in the square or the surrounding one-block radius at 3 a.m. Saturday will be towed, the city said. The street closures within this one-block radius include:

College Street between North Walnut and North Spring Street.

East and West Main Street between Walnut Street and Spring Street.

Vine Street between South Walnut Street and South Spring Street.

Walnut Street between West College Street and West Vine Street.

Maple Street between West College Street and West Vine Street.

Church Street between East College Street and East Vine Street.

Spring Street between East College Street and East Vine Street.

West Tommy Martin Drive between Vine Street and N.W. Broad Street.

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“We understand the temporary street closures will inconvenience our residents and visitors,” Fitzhugh and Bowen said. “We ask you to pre-plan alternate routes, expect some traffic delays and be patient.”