Monday, July 6, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• La Vergne Police clarify that a weekend vehicle pursuit into Metro Nashville and a Lake Forest power outage were unrelated incidents, despite online rumors.
• Nashville Electric Service confirms the La Vergne outage stemmed from a separate issue during the Fourth of July weekend.
• Middle Tennessee communities weigh concerns over data centers, with Woodbury voting to prohibit them and other areas considering moratoriums.
• Murfreesboro Police arrest three alleged vehicle burglars near apartment complexes on Warrior Drive and South Church Street.
• Police report vehicle burglaries in Murfreesboro are down 50% compared to this time last year, while reminding residents to lock cars and remove valuables.
• Holiday traffic brings delays in Rutherford County, including a minor crash at Northwest Broad Street and North Thompson Lane.
• TDOT urges drivers to buckle up, slow down, stay hydrated, and watch for heat-related driving risks.
• Tennessee launches a new Federal Workforce Pell program to support short-term training for high-demand careers.
• Rutherford County students at MTSU, TCATs, and Motlow State Community College could benefit from expanded Pell Grant access.
• Read To Succeed highlights literacy’s role in local opportunity after distributing nearly 150 books at Murfreesboro’s Juneteenth Festival.