The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
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Missing Rutherford County Teen Found Safe: A 14-year-old girl reported missing after failing to attend school Tuesday has been located safely. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office thanks the community for helping spread the word.
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Former Murfreesboro Manufacturer Faces Class-Action Lawsuit: A federal judge allows a lawsuit against Dexter Stamping's parent company to move forward after 114 employees lost their jobs when the company's Murfreesboro facility abruptly closed in October 2025.
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Tennessee Joins Dollar General Overcharging Lawsuit: The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states accuse Dollar General of charging customers more at checkout than advertised, allegedly costing consumers millions of dollars.
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New Rehabilitation Hospital Coming to Murfreesboro: Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation break ground on a new 40-bed hospital near Saint Thomas Rutherford, bringing specialized recovery services closer to home.
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I-24 Choice Lanes Project Moves Forward: Tennessee officials advance a $9.2 billion construction project to add optional toll lanes between Nashville and Rutherford County. Completion is expected in 2035, with a public meeting scheduled for November 18th in Smyrna.
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Big Bad Breakfast Opens in Historic City Cafe Building: After more than a century of City Cafe history, the downtown Murfreesboro landmark welcomes a new restaurant, preserving its iconic exterior sign while bringing new life to East Main Street.