Rutherford Roundup: Cyber Recovery in La Vergne, County Offices on the Move & State Volleyball Glory

Show Notes – Friday, October 24, 2025
The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

La Vergne Cyberattack Update: City operations cautiously resume after a major cybersecurity breach halted services last week. A soft reopening is set for Monday, October 27, with limited access to records and online systems.
Digital Property Tools: Rutherford County’s Property Assessor launches a new online verification platform, allowing residents to easily check property values, zoning, and ownership details.
County Office Relocation: Rutherford County may purchase the former Bank of America building at East Main and Spring Streets, potentially freeing 60 parking spaces downtown.
Sports Spotlight: Middle Tennessee Christian School’s Girls Volleyball team clinches its first-ever TSSAA Division 2A State Championship with a dominant win over Silverdale Baptist Academy.
Wildlife Comeback: State and federal agencies unveil plans to reintroduce the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker to Tennessee’s shortleaf pine forests by 2028.
Winter Forecast Debate: Experts split on whether Tennessee faces a harsh or mild winter. NOAA forecasts average conditions, while locals brace for “stupid cold” snaps.
City Planning Review: Murfreesboro City Council approves a $95,000 consulting contract with Thrivance, LLC, to evaluate the city’s planning department for greater efficiency.
Crime Update: Murfreesboro Police arrest a suspect in the theft of a trailer containing construction tools from John Bragg Highway, though the trailer remains missing.