Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Smyrna Police search for a gunman after a targeted shooting on Snowbird Drive, with investigators seeking information about the suspect and a possible getaway vehicle.
• The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been called to 15 officer-involved shootings in 2026, including multiple cases connected to Rutherford County.
• Emergency crews respond to a serious two-vehicle crash at Compton Road and Madison Avenue that sent one driver to the hospital and caused significant traffic disruptions.
• Rutherford County residents are warned about aggressive phone calls involving supposed Social Security disability benefits and requests for sensitive personal information.
• Smyrna lands in the national spotlight as ESPN films its Monday Night Football opening sequence at Hollingshead Aviation, featuring Chris Stapleton and Cindy Blackman Santana.
• The U.S. House passes the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require new passenger vehicles to provide access to AM radio without an additional charge.