Show Notes – Monday, October 6, 2025
The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Downtown Transformation Approved: The Murfreesboro City Council greenlights the Keystone Project, shifting its downtown redevelopment focus from office space to residential, retail, and dining. The plan includes new multifamily units, condominiums, retail areas, and a 115-room hotel.

• WGNS Relocation Delays Construction: Before demolition begins, WGNS Radio must be relocated to a comparable facility — a requirement that temporarily pauses the project’s start.

• Town Creek Daylighting Project: A new green space featuring walking paths and music areas is underway across Broad Street, bringing scenic and social value to downtown.

• County Considers New Office Space: Rutherford County studies the former Bank of America property on East Main for future office needs and may convert the historic Goldstein Building into a museum extension honoring local immigrant heritage.

• Rise in Scooter Thefts at MTSU: A spike in electric scooter thefts has police urging students to use stronger locks and record serial numbers. Over 10 scooters were reported stolen in September alone.

• Officer’s Act of Kindness: Murfreesboro Police Officer Samuel Lopez is recognized for compassion after staying with and feeding an injured dog he found on a call — earning citywide praise for empathy in service.

• Broad Street Redevelopment Continues: Mayor Shane McFarland details ongoing land acquisitions near Cannonsburg Village to expand Greenway access and community event spaces.

• Steam Fest Returns to the Airport: The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport prepares for its 4th annual Steam Fest, part of the Tennessee Steam Festival, with hands-on exhibits and aircraft displays to inspire future innovators.

• Statewide Policy Shifts: New data shows Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program benefiting primarily urban and affluent areas, while new SNAP work requirements could impact up to 50,000 residents across the state.

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