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City of Murfreesboro Files Suit to Stop BFI From Skirting State Law on Middle Point Landfill Expansion

Dec 02, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City of Murfreesboro says BFI is attempting to bypass required state procedures by filing directly with the Tennessee Department of Envi.... Read More

Rutherford County Could Award a Bid to a New Waste / Recycling Management Company Soon

Feb 24, 2021 at 09:58 am by WGNS

Talks of what to do with garbage that is generated by local residents in Rutherford County continue. As heard in past newscast, the Middle Point Landfill has a life expectancy.... Read More

County Convenience Centers, Landfill--CLOSED Monday!

May 23, 2014 at 12:10 pm by Bryan Barrett

If you're cleaning the garage this Memorial Day weekend, remember the Rutherford County garbage drop-off and recycling locations will be closed Monday (5/26/2014). Solid Wast.... Read More

Sunday Night Middle Point Landfill Fire

Jun 19, 2022 at 11:47 pm by WGNS

(WALTER HILL, TN) Just before sunset on Sunday evening (6/19/2022), a fire erupted atop the Middle Point Landfill on Jefferson Pike. Flames could be seen in parts of Las.... Read More

Davidson County Chancellor Confirmed Earlier Landfill Decision

Sep 08, 2023 at 05:44 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Davidson County Chancellor Russell T. Perkins issued a decision on Friday (9/8/2023) affirming the decision of the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste P.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Launches Virtual Comment Card

Jan 11, 2024 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Point Landfill has launched a new section on its website dedicated to gathering feedback from the general public. The vi.... Read More

A Denied Request to Expand the Landfill and Talks of Solving a Growing Waste Problem in Rutherford County Continue

Oct 25, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Discussions about a denied request for the Middle Point Landfill to expand continue. Earlier this year on July 9th, the Central Tennessee Region Solid Wast.... Read More

TN Bureau of Investigation makes major bust... 3-people stealing metal from the R'ford Co. Landfill?

Feb 07, 2013 at 09:37 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Thursday arrested three Rutherford County individuals on charges related to stealing scrap metal from the Rutherford County landfill and.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill OPEN HOUSE at Oaklands Mansion (5-7PM Wed.)

Sep 11, 2023 at 09:02 am by WGNS

Wed. (Sept. 13, 2023) 5-7PM Middle Point Landfill Open house at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.). This provides a behind-the-scenes look at Middle Point’s operations.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Feb 26, 2025 at 09:03 am by Producer

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr interacts with the public on community issues: Middle Point Landfill will be full within 4-years Republic Services wants to purchase.... Read More

Indoor Football Arena for Tennessee Titans Proposed – Rutherford County Lawmakers not Keen on the idea of State Funding for the Proposed Titans Dome

Mar 25, 2022 at 12:18 pm by WGNS

Several officials with the City of Nashville, along with a handful of state lawmakers, are evidently pushing for government funding to be used on a new indoor arena for the Te.... Read More

Is COMPOSTING A Solution To The Landfill Problem?

Sep 13, 2018 at 11:03 pm by Bryan Barrett

County Mayor Bill Ketron says we need an answer to our landfill problem, before it is full. He has chartered a bus, and around forty community leaders are touring the compost.... Read More

All Sides of the Middle Point Landfill Debate

Feb 02, 2025 at 07:32 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – Middle Point Landfill continues to be in the news. As you recall, last week, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarl.... Read More

UPDATE: State Rep. Bryan Terry discusses Rutherford County Landfill Options

Apr 11, 2022 at 03:05 pm by WGNS

The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board adopted three resolutions on their first hearing April 7. One resolution would potentially prohibit solid waste fro.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill Area reports Decline in Odor Related Complaints

Nov 27, 2020 at 10:41 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Over the last two months, the Middle Point Landfill team has expedited the installation of new and replacement gas wells at the site to help reduce.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland

Feb 08, 2023 at 09:12 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland Possibly one-way streets in historic distric and square to have better traffic flow City has amended its Middle Point lawsuit re: leacha.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry calls for investigation of Rutherford County landfill contracts

Mar 03, 2022 at 04:47 pm by WGNS

In a letter addressed to the mayors of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, State. Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) alerted the local governments of potential conflicts be.... Read More

Focus On Rutherford County with Mayor Joe Carr

Dec 27, 2023 at 09:08 am by Producer

Focus On Rutherford County with Mayor Joe Carr: Mayor Carr focuses on Tennessee's 113th General Assembly that reconvenes at noon (Central Time) on Jan. 9, 2024. Rutherford.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Permit Request Sparks Renewed Debate

Dec 04, 2025 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - NewsRadio WGNS received this statement from the marketing firm representing Middle Point Landfill. "On Nov. 7, Middle Point Landfill operators submit.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland

Jun 11, 2025 at 09:18 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland focuses on the "Heart of Tennessee". The following topics were covered in the mayor's broadcast--in this order: Daylighting of Town.... Read More

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City of Murfreesboro Files Suit to Stop BFI From Skirting State Law on Middle Point Landfill Expansion

Rutherford County Could Award a Bid to a New Waste / Recycling Management Company Soon

County Convenience Centers, Landfill--CLOSED Monday!

Sunday Night Middle Point Landfill Fire

Davidson County Chancellor Confirmed Earlier Landfill Decision

Middle Point Landfill Launches Virtual Comment Card

A Denied Request to Expand the Landfill and Talks of Solving a Growing Waste Problem in Rutherford County Continue

TN Bureau of Investigation makes major bust... 3-people stealing metal from the R'ford Co. Landfill?

Middle Point Landfill OPEN HOUSE at Oaklands Mansion (5-7PM Wed.)

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Indoor Football Arena for Tennessee Titans Proposed – Rutherford County Lawmakers not Keen on the idea of State Funding for the Proposed Titans Dome

Is COMPOSTING A Solution To The Landfill Problem?

All Sides of the Middle Point Landfill Debate

UPDATE: State Rep. Bryan Terry discusses Rutherford County Landfill Options

Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill Area reports Decline in Odor Related Complaints

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland

State Rep. Bryan Terry calls for investigation of Rutherford County landfill contracts

Focus On Rutherford County with Mayor Joe Carr

Middle Point Landfill Permit Request Sparks Renewed Debate

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland

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