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Murfreesboro's Trash Fee Increase Funds 60% of total Solid Waste FY24 Budget

May 20, 2023 at 09:43 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) With Murfreesboro's new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, the Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, May 18, 2023, to support continued adjustments i.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Partners with Prevention Coalition for Success, State of TN and Others for Drug Takeback Day April 26-27

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill will provide secure disposal of vape products for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on April 26-27, 2024. &nb.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Apr 26, 2023 at 09:16 am by Producer

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr interacts with residents on local issues: Property tax increase is on horizon due to State's General Assembly decision not to allow R.... Read More

Murfreesboro Residents Could See Privatized Garbage Pick-Up in the Future

Jun 13, 2016 at 09:10 am by Bryan Barrett

Right now, the City of Murfreesboro is paying $5.4 million for curbside trash pick-up service. Mayor Shane McFarland is concerned about the future of that service considering.... Read More

The Future of the Middle Point Landfill in Rutherford County

Mar 01, 2017 at 02:28 pm by Bryan Barrett

Members of the Rutherford County Solid Waste Advisory/Steering Council met Monday night and heard about a broad range of options for dealing with solid waste when the Middle P.... Read More

Murfreesboro in Motion: City Manager Daren Gore Talks Growth & Development

Jul 31, 2025 at 10:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of WGNS Action Line, Murfreesboro City Manager Daren Gore joins host Bart Walker to discuss what’s happening and what’s ahead fo.... Read More

Rutherford County Celebrates Milestone Toward Solid Waste Independence with New Transfer Station

Jun 18, 2025 at 03:26 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro TN - Rutherford County marked a significant step in its journey toward solid waste management independence on Tuesday (6/17/2025) with the official ribbon-cu.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Fire Leaves Murfreesboro Home Uninhabitable, New Tennessee Laws Take Effect, and Landfill Lawsuit Escalates | Dec. 26, 2025

Dec 26, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, December 26, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro home on Elliott Drive is left uninhabitable after a Tuesday.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland interacts with the public about Murfreesboro

Jan 10, 2024 at 09:03 am by Producer

Mayor Shane McFarland interacts with the public about Murfreesboro: Please give an update on the boardwalk repair at the Murfree Spring Wetland. What created the problem?.... Read More

Republic Services Gives 60K Masks To County

Jul 01, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Republic Services, who operate Middle Point Landfill, has donated 60,000 N95 respirator masks to Rutherford County to help protect first responders, count.... Read More

Earth Day Saturday on Square, Plus Block Party Afterwards!

Apr 20, 2012 at 10:44 am by Bryan Barrett

Saturday is Earth Day in Murfreesboro. In fact, special displays along with food and fun will be all around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse from 10:00 Saturday morni.... Read More

Traffic Flowing Better At Almaville Convenience Center

Dec 29, 2022 at 07:47 am by WGNS

(ALMAVILLE) Listeners notified WGNS of a situation at the Almaville Convenience Center at 7693 Almaville Road, off I-840. Bumper-to-bumper traffic and several deputies turned.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police want to speak with 'Person of Interest' in an alleged stolen, altered, forged, check incident

Jun 20, 2022 at 02:05 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Recognize this man? Murfreesboro Police wish to talk with him in connection to an alleged incident at F & M Bank (Memorial Blvd.). Publ.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Authorizes a Federal Lawsuit Against Operators of Middle Point Landfill

Aug 10, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

Ongoing environmental problems, including odor and water pollution, have led the City of Murfreesboro to file a federal lawsuit against the operators of Middle Point Landfill:.... Read More

Rutherford County Murder Case Nears Court Date, Landfill Expansion Debate Intensifies, and Community Loss Remembered | Feb. 10, 2026

Feb 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro homicide investigation moves closer to resolution as Clint.... Read More

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Murfreesboro's Trash Fee Increase Funds 60% of total Solid Waste FY24 Budget

Middle Point Landfill Partners with Prevention Coalition for Success, State of TN and Others for Drug Takeback Day April 26-27

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Murfreesboro Residents Could See Privatized Garbage Pick-Up in the Future

The Future of the Middle Point Landfill in Rutherford County

Murfreesboro in Motion: City Manager Daren Gore Talks Growth & Development

Rutherford County Celebrates Milestone Toward Solid Waste Independence with New Transfer Station

Rutherford Roundup: Fire Leaves Murfreesboro Home Uninhabitable, New Tennessee Laws Take Effect, and Landfill Lawsuit Escalates | Dec. 26, 2025

Mayor Shane McFarland interacts with the public about Murfreesboro

Republic Services Gives 60K Masks To County

Earth Day Saturday on Square, Plus Block Party Afterwards!

Traffic Flowing Better At Almaville Convenience Center

Murfreesboro Police want to speak with 'Person of Interest' in an alleged stolen, altered, forged, check incident

Murfreesboro City Council Authorizes a Federal Lawsuit Against Operators of Middle Point Landfill

Rutherford County Murder Case Nears Court Date, Landfill Expansion Debate Intensifies, and Community Loss Remembered | Feb. 10, 2026

Environmental Accountability: Insights from Middle Point Landfill

Focus on Rutherford County with County Mayor Bill Ketron

Is COMPOSTING The Answer To Landfill Woes?

SCAM: Unknown Caller Claims to Represent Fire & Rescue and Asks for Donations for Those Who Lost Their Home to Fire

County Mayor Bill Ketron interacts with public about Rutherford County

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