Show Notes – Friday, October 17, 2025
The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Weekend Storm Alert: Middle Tennessee braces for a volatile weekend of strong storms and gusty winds. Rutherford Weather’s Brian Barrett warns the severe threat peaks Saturday night, with colder, fall-like temperatures arriving Sunday.

• Climate and Costs: A national report reveals natural disasters are driving up food prices. Tennessee farms—including those in Rutherford County—face $9.6 million in annual losses from drought and weather events.

• No Kings Rally Moves Downtown: The Murfreesboro event relocates to Broad Street near City Hall and Linebaugh Library for a safer, more accessible setting. Scheduled from 2–4 p.m. Saturday, the rally supports democracy and peaceful protest.

• Rocketship Public Schools Expands: The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission approves a new Rocketship campus in the LaVergne–Smyrna area—the network’s first outside Davidson County.

• Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Aids McEwen Blast Investigation: Assistant Fire Marshal Sandra Womack joins statewide efforts after an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems killed 16 people. Controlled detonations continue as investigations progress.

• Eagleville Names New Municipal Judge: Jamie Averwater is appointed to serve through January 2027, following Kirk Catron’s resignation. Her experience on Murfreesboro’s City Council and Planning Commission made her a unanimous pick.

• Halloween in Rutherford County: Families can enjoy trunk-or-treat at Lane Agri Park (8 a.m.–noon) and downtown trick-or-treating (3–5 p.m.) on October 31. Both events are free and open to all ages.

• State Revenues Surpass Expectations: Tennessee reports $2.2 billion in September tax collections—$20.6 million above projections—marking a strong start to the fiscal year, driven by robust sales tax performance.

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