Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Dr. John Ash is stepping down after nearly 17 years as principal of Central Magnet School to become director of schools in Smith County.
• Dr. Clark Blair, current principal at McFadden School of Excellence, will take over leadership at Central Magnet in June.
• The Freedom Trail Foundation’s Memorial Day weekend flag display returns to the Healing Fields on West Thompson Lane, honoring veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and other heroes.
• Eagleville Athletics breaks ground on new synthetic turf fields for baseball, football, and softball, funded by SRM Concrete.
• Middle Tennessee Christian School names Alex Huey as the new head baseball coach, bringing championship experience from Columbia Academy.
• Rutherford County drivers continue facing elevated gas prices, with local averages around $4.08 per gallon and Tennessee’s statewide average at $4.12.
• Diesel and premium fuel prices remain high across Tennessee, though diesel has eased slightly from the previous week.