Monday, June 22, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
- Tennessee ranks fifth in the nation for uninsured motorists, with a new study estimating that more than 21% of drivers in the state have no auto insurance.
- Rutherford County commuters are urged to review their policies and consider uninsured or underinsured motorist protection as economic pressure and coverage gaps contribute to the issue.
- TDOT’s Interstate 24 Choice Lanes program moves ahead after federal officials completed an environmental review and found no significant environmental impact.
- Concerns remain among some Antioch residents about community impacts, while similar express lane projects in Georgia are cited for improving peak travel speeds and reducing commute times.
- A multi-agency human trafficking operation in Smyrna leads to five arrests and the identification of nine possible victims.
- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Middle Tennessee continues to generate the highest number of trafficking-related calls and tips in the state.
- Murfreesboro celebrates Juneteenth with music, food, dancing, vendors, museum tours, and community events outside Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center.
- A new report estimates Tennesseans spent more than $36 million on OnlyFans subscriptions in 2025, adding to broader conversations about online spending habits.
- The National Weather Service reminds Middle Tennessee residents to prepare for more frequent heat alerts as summer temperatures rise.
- Rutherford County residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity, take breaks in the shade, and check on vulnerable neighbors during extreme heat.
