Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
A road rage incident leads to a felony arrest in La Vergne, investigators offer a $50,000 reward in a Rutherford County cold case, and MTSU develops a faster path to a bachelor's degree. Plus, an unusual scene in Smyrna, a look at Middle Tennessee's winter weather, and a potential historic designation for downtown Murfreesboro.
In Today's Episode:
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La Vergne Road Rage Arrest: A driver faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly firing a handgun during a confrontation in a residential neighborhood. Investigators also explain why the other driver's tires went flat.
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Car Stuck on Wire in Smyrna: A maroon Nissan sedan is discovered stuck on a wire near One Mile Lane and Peebles Drive, raising questions about how it got there.
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MTSU's Three-Year Bachelor's Degree: Middle Tennessee State University receives initial approval to develop a 90-credit-hour degree program aimed at addressing Tennessee's shortage of child protective services workers.
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When Will Rutherford County See Snow? Historical weather patterns suggest Middle Tennessee's first measurable snowfall typically arrives after Christmas, while ice remains a significant winter driving concern.
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$50,000 Reward in Unsolved Murder: The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office seeks new information in the 2015 murder of Greg Hawkins, who was shot and killed while fishing with his daughter at the Mona Boat Ramp.
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Historic Downtown Murfreesboro: A public town hall on October 27 will explore adding the downtown business district to the National Register of Historic Places, potentially opening opportunities for federal preservation tax credits.
