Library Book Access Debate, Jordan McCullough’s American Idol Homecoming & Murfreesboro Transportation Plans | May 6, 2026

May 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett


Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

  • A Murfreesboro man launches BurrowBandBooks.com after the Rutherford County library board’s decision to move more than 100 titles from children’s sections to adult sections.
  • Tennessee families raise concerns over changes to individualized education account rules and how they may affect students with disabilities.
  • Murfreesboro prepares to welcome American Idol Top 3 finalist Jordan McCullough with a downtown parade and free concert.
  • A Smyrna mother thanks first responders after her 3-year-old son was safely found near Almaville Road.
  • Business owners on the Murfreesboro Square call attention to parking turnover challenges and repeat offenders.
  • Murfreesboro leaders continue work on the 2050 Major Transportation Plan, including a public hearing on the Stones Battle Parkway Corridor.