Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• A high-profile Rutherford County trial involving Benjamin and Chantel Garlic—facing 20 combined felony charges tied to alleged child abuse—has been delayed until August 3rd, with multiple witnesses expected to testify
• A Sumner County man receives the maximum 15-year sentence after convictions involving fentanyl, cocaine, xylene, and illegal firearms
• Murfreesboro’s Jordan McCullough advances to the Top 5 on American Idol, earning praise for performances honoring Taylor Swift and Bonnie Raitt
• Plans are underway for a possible hometown celebration if McCullough reaches the Top 3, including a parade and free concert
• A new USA 250 Community Mural project invites residents to help create a patriotic mosaic set to debut July 3rd near the historic courthouse
• Tennessee lawmakers push a new recycling initiative aimed at easing landfill strain and improving coordination across the state
• Murfreesboro officials warn of a scam involving fake planning department invoices, with at least one victim losing thousands