UPDATE: The Game of Chess in Rutherford County Schools

Jan 29, 2024 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN – In a strategic leap towards fostering intellectual excellence, the Rutherford County Board of Education, in collaboration with board members C.... Read More

Rutherford County Sees Significant Growth in Property Assessments and Population

Jan 03, 2024 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – As the New Year ushers in hopes for a better and more vibrant community, Rutherford County is witnessing positive signs of growth, particularly.... Read More

POLITICAL: Mitchell Seeks Re-election in Rutherford County’s Republican Primary with a Strong Record of Public Service

Dec 21, 2023 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County's Property Assessor, Rob Mitchell, is gearing up for the upcoming Republican primary as he seeks re-election to continue his almost t.... Read More

Murfreesboro Assistant City Managers Sam Huddleston and Darren Gore, Followed by Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell Cover a Variety of Growth Issues and Changes

Oct 31, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Assistant City Managers Sam Huddleston and Darren Gore join WGNS' Scott Walker to talk about growth, major projects underway near the Historic Rutherford County.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor to Join Global Council for Political Renewal in Meeting on "Ethics in Politics"

Oct 30, 2023 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has been invited to join as a member of the Global Council for Political Renewal and will attend the.... Read More

Value of Homes are UP in Rutherford County - This Equals More Expense for Residents

Jul 24, 2023 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The value of homes in Rutherford County have greatly increased over the past 5-years. In 2022, the Rutherford County Assessor of Property final.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor of Property talks about Property Values, Taxes and More

Jul 24, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

On air with WGNS’ Scott Walker today was Rutherford County Assessor of Property, Rob Mitchell. On the show, he talked about the increased property tax, what residents ar.... Read More

We're Counting The Cars--Instead of Stars!

May 27, 2023 at 10:31 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Whether you asked it sneaky like a fox or standing on a box...local residents agree that the area's top problem is TRAFFIC! If you don't believe that.... Read More

Celebrity Donation Presented to Rutherford Public Safety Board to Kick Off Chess Program for At-Risk Youth

Mar 29, 2023 at 10:04 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN)  Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC's hit show “The Profit”, donated $5,000 to the Chess program for at-risk youth in Rutherford County. Tha.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Property Assessor Discusses Potential Youth Chess Program

Mar 16, 2023 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN (by Justin Stokes) - Can the game of chess help prepare students for a bright and successful future? Some community leaders believe so. “Chess is.... Read More

The Idea of Introducing Chess to the Curriculum of Local Schools in Rutherford County and Tennessee

Dec 29, 2022 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell told WGNS that he is working with State Representative Mike Sparks on something that would help local.... Read More

Education was the Focus on Rutherford Issues this Thursday - Listen to the Podcast Here

Dec 29, 2022 at 11:02 am by Producer

Today on Rutherford Issues we talked about education with special guest JC Bowman, Executive Director of the Professional Educators of Tennessee, State Representative Mike S.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office Recognized with 2021 Three Star Certification from Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers

Sep 24, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Assessor of Property, Rob Mitchell, was presented the 2021 Three Star Certification before the Tennessee Association of Assessing.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office Participates in Registered Apprentice Program

Jul 08, 2021 at 08:51 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—The Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office recently received approval for an official U.S. Department of Labor-certified Registered App.... Read More

Rutherford County Tops State in Growth Rate

May 06, 2021 at 04:46 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tennessee's estimated population is 347,561 with a growth rate of 2.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States.... Read More
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AUDIO: Election Night Interviews

Aug 06, 2020 at 11:17 pm by WGNS

Election night coverage on WGNS was filled with results and interviews with candidates and other community leaders. Here, you can listen back to those interviews at the links.... Read More

Op-Ed by Rob Mitchell:

Jul 06, 2020 at 07:50 am by WGNS

EDITORIAL Submitted by:Rutherford Co. Property Assessor Rob MitchellNo idea is more fundamental to Americans' sense of themselves as individuals and as a nation than Freedom..... Read More