Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• A 17-year-old Riverdale High School student is charged after a concealed 9mm handgun was detected during campus entry. The weapon was confiscated without incident, and the student now faces expulsion under the district’s zero-tolerance policy.

• Rutherford County Schools Director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan says enhanced security measures worked as intended, helping resolve the situation peacefully.

• Mayor Joe Carr issues a rare veto blocking a resolution that would have allowed county commissioners to appoint their own ethics committee alternates, citing state law and legal guidance.

• Laverne firefighters battle a complex house fire on Hillview Drive. Hidden voids caused by renovations allowed flames to spread behind walls. One firefighter suffered minor injuries.

• Officials urge residents to update their information in the County Connect system to better assist first responders.

• A troubling Second Look Commission report highlights severe child abuse concerns inside Tennessee Department of Children’s Services facilities, raising questions about oversight and reform timelines.

• Tennessee lawmakers advance legislation allowing businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest $0.05 as pennies phase out of circulation. The U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies in November 2025.

• A new study finds Tennessee ranks fifth nationally for uninsured drivers, with 21.3% lacking coverage — prompting renewed reminders about financial risks and the importance of uninsured motorist protection.

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