Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Diesel prices climb across Tennessee to an average of $5.33 per gallon, while regular unleaded remains comparatively lower in Rutherford County at about $3.58.
• Tennessee law enforcement groups propose new safeguards for license plate reader cameras, addressing how vehicle data is accessed, stored, shared, and audited amid growing privacy concerns.
• Tributes pour in following the reported death of Tennessee country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80, with her family encouraging donations to the Imagination Library in her memory.
• Atlantic tropical activity is being closely monitored as forecasters track two disturbances and the next named storm, Nollie, waits on the 2026 list.
• Tennessee hunters and anglers could face higher license fees as the TWRA seeks roughly $12 million in additional annual revenue to address its budget gap.
• MTSU earns international recognition for its actuarial science program, joining a select group of universities worldwide designated as a Center of Actuarial Excellence.