Friday, June 26, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Rutherford County’s unemployment rate remains low at 2.6% for May, continuing to outperform Tennessee’s statewide rate of 3.6%.
• Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and La Vergne also post strong job numbers, with La Vergne improving to a 2.4% unemployment rate.
• Rutherford County’s Single Stream Recycling Program cuts its contamination rate nearly in half, dropping to 5.6% in the latest audit.
• County officials report more than 462 tons of material diverted from landfills last month, with mattress recycling expected to begin in August.
• Murfreesboro mayoral and city council candidates take part in a public forum ahead of the August 6 municipal elections.
• Candidates address growth, traffic, zoning, schools, public safety, and support for firefighters and police officers.
• The Center for the Arts and the Tennessee Philharmonic Wild Orchestra prepare for a Patriotic Review concert on July 2 in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
• Smyrna announces details for its annual Independence Day celebration at Lee Victory Recreation Park, featuring Rubik’s Groove, vendors, inflatables, and fireworks.
• Smyrna Police outline traffic closures around Sam Ridley Parkway and nearby roads for the July 2 celebration.
• Health experts urge residents to stay hydrated, take indoor breaks, and check on vulnerable neighbors as heat index values top 105 degrees.