Monday, February 23, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
• Transportation turmoil across Rutherford County after roughly 40 school buses are sidelined due to an insurance lapse involving a private contractor, impacting routes districtwide. Officials say absences tied to bus issues will be excused as alternate coverage is secured.
• Leadership transition in La Vergne as Dr. Carey Holman is appointed principal of La Vergne Lake Elementary, returning to the district after serving as director of schools in Franklin County. He succeeds longtime educator Paige Johnson following her retirement.
• Two Murfreesboro standouts named to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026: former MTSU basketball coach Kermit Davis, the winningest coach in Blue Raider history, and Blackman High graduate and MLB standout David Price, a Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion.
• Smyrna Police seek public assistance in a credit card fraud case tied to transactions at the Speedway on Trident Drive. Investigators are looking to identify a box truck and semi-truck seen in surveillance footage.
• A new economic report delivered to Governor Bill Lee reveals nearly one-third of Tennessee counties have experienced job losses since 2019, with rural communities facing workforce and healthcare challenges. Lawmakers consider expanding rural healthcare access.
• The U.S. Supreme Court issues a 6-3 ruling that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing certain tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a decision economists say may bring more predictability to Tennessee manufacturers and exporters.
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