Friday, September 11, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland discusses major infrastructure and economic development plans along the I-840 corridor, including the proposed Clerius Tech Park on the historic Hoard Farm property, which he says will not be a data center.
• Tennessee’s electric vehicle industry faces new headwinds, with a Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report estimating more than 3,000 anticipated EV jobs and $3 billion in expected investment were lost over the past year.
• A Murfreesboro family is asking police to reopen an investigation after video showed a neurodivergent Wendy’s employee tied to kitchen equipment at the South Church Street restaurant. Wendy’s says the manager involved was fired.
• A roughly 90-minute standoff at the Chariot Point Apartments ends peacefully after firefighters rescue two children from a balcony and police arrest 31-year-old Rodney Parker Jr. on two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping.
• Tennessee’s proposed I-24 Choice Lanes project faces renewed scrutiny as State Rep. John Ray Clemens seeks a Comptroller review of possible conflicts of interest in the procurement process. TDOT selected DriveTN for the approximately 26-mile project, while existing general-purpose lanes would remain free.
• Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger calls for a quicker resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict as escalating hostilities drive Brent crude above $100 per barrel and contribute to higher fuel prices.