Show Notes – Monday, January 26, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Dangerous winter weather creates major traffic disruptions in Rutherford County, including the shutdown of westbound Interstate 24 near South Church Street after semi-trucks became stranded on icy inclines.

  

• Emergency crews respond as traffic comes to a standstill, with drivers rerouted through Murfreesboro while officials warn of continued hazardous conditions.

• Two people narrowly escape injury after their vehicle is swept away by fast-moving floodwaters on East County Farm Road, highlighting the dangers of driving through flooded roadways.

• Widespread closures and service interruptions continue across Rutherford County, including city facilities, transit services, schools, county offices, and public meetings.

• Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools remain closed, while Middle Tennessee State University shifts to remote operations.

• Healthcare services are impacted, with the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center closed for in-person appointments but maintaining urgent care services.

• The severity of the storm is underscored as even Waffle House temporarily closes in Murfreesboro, while power outages stretch across the Southeast.

• Tennessee leads the nation in power outages, with hundreds of thousands without electricity and utility crews working amid dangerous conditions.

• A Rutherford County Fire and Rescue captain and his wife lose their home and pets in a devastating house fire, prompting community support and a GoFundMe effort.

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