Rutherford Roundup – Guard Deployment, Nuclear Power Plans & Road Rage Trial

📋 Show Notes – Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

160 Tennessee National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. under President Trump’s orders; critics call move political amid historically low crime rates
Rutherford County's energy future is linked to TVA & Keros Power’s Hermes II nuclear project, expected to deliver 50 megawatts of clean power by 2030
MTSU Athletics Fan Day set for Saturday, Aug. 23 at Floyd Stadium – autographs, inflatables, giveaways, and a turf movie night featuring Little Giants
Gas prices dip into the mid-$2.50s in Rutherford County, beating state and national averages; AAA forecasts potential further declines
Road rage case update: suspects Letitia McGowan & Glenn Branson charged in Noah Taylor’s death; evidence links AR-style rifle to deadly I-24 shooting
Break-in turns deadly in Christiana – investigation ongoing after a fatal shooting during an attempted forced entry on Golden Valley Drive