Show Notes – Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Flu activity surges across Rutherford County as Tennessee reaches the CDC’s highest influenza spread level, putting increased strain on local health care providers.

• Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford announces Dr. Eric Greenfield as its new chief medical officer amid a $42 million hospital expansion and a challenging flu season.

• The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency faces a $35 million funding shortfall, raising concerns about conservation programs and wildlife enforcement statewide.

• New scrutiny surrounds Tennessee’s Education Savings Account program as participation lags far behind eligibility, prompting debate ahead of the 2026 legislative session.

• Tennessee prepares to roll out mandatory firearm safety education for K–12 students, drawing both praise and criticism over parental choice and responsibility.

• State data reveals hundreds of DUI arrests involving drivers with zero blood alcohol content, prompting lawmakers to examine so-called “sober DUI” cases affecting communities like Rutherford County.

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