Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• A Florida motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after losing control and striking a guardrail on Interstate 24 near the Beech Grove exit in Rutherford County.
• An e-bike rider is hospitalized with a broken leg after being struck by a car while traveling in a designated bike lane on Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro.
• Tennessee Homeland Security warns families about disturbing AI-generated “Cat in the Hat” posts that include threats against schools, students, and communities.
• Questions surround the $9.2 billion I-24 Choice Lanes project as state lawmakers request a review of the bidding process over a potential conflict of interest involving a former TDOT official.
• The National Weather Service announces free 2026 Skywarn Spotter Training classes to help Middle Tennessee residents identify and report severe weather.
• Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger backs legislation that would allow adults to distill limited amounts of spirits at home for personal or family use under federal law.