Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr concludes his four-year term, highlighting balanced budgets, infrastructure investments, employee raises, and AAA bond ratings.
• Randy Allen officially takes the oath of office as Rutherford County Mayor during a ceremony at the historic Rutherford County Courthouse.
• Murfreesboro prepares for its September 3 swearing-in ceremony, with Mayor Shane McFarland and returning City Council members set to take their oaths.
• A fatal accidental shooting involving a 5-year-old Antioch boy renews calls for secure firearm storage and greater use of free gun locks.
• Rutherford County launches renovations at the former Bank of America building on East Main Street, bringing five county departments together under one downtown roof.
• Dangerous heat builds across Middle Tennessee, with heat index values potentially reaching 105 degrees or higher and drought concerns increasing into September.
• Middle Tennessee State University receives a $2 million National Science Foundation grant to train graduate students in quantum science and artificial intelligence.