Show Notes – Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• The Rutherford County Board of Education voted 4-3 to extend Director Jimmy Sullivan’s contract through 2030, sparking heated debate over severance terms and taxpayer risk. Supporters highlighted six consecutive years of Level 5 growth under Sullivan’s leadership, while opponents raised concerns about potential buyout costs.

  

• A Davidson County Chancery Court judge ordered state regulators to pause review of a proposed 70-foot vertical expansion at the Middle Point Landfill. Lawmakers voiced environmental concerns and argued that going vertical still constitutes expansion.

• State Representative Tim Rudd and State Senator Shane Reeves introduced legislation aimed at preventing the uncoordinated relocation of homeless individuals between municipalities. The proposal would require advance notification and allow local governments to seek $10,000 per violation.

• New traffic signals along Joby Jackson Parkway at Interstate 24 in Murfreesboro are now fully operational as construction continues on the future Buc-ee’s development, expected to bring more than 200 jobs and millions in projected tax revenue.

• The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and State Fire Marshal’s Office expanded the “Get Alarmed Tennessee” program to include free carbon monoxide detectors alongside smoke alarms. The initiative has distributed more than 342,000 alarms since 2012 and helped save 524 lives.

• Middle Tennessee Christian School announced Brennan King as interim head baseball coach for the 2026 season following Addison Alford’s departure, providing stability as the school begins its search for a permanent leader.

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