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State Representative Sparks Looking Into Big Trucks Throwing Rocks

Jan 27, 2012 at 10:59 am by Bryan Barrett

State Representative Mike Sparks is working on legislation to make roadways safer from debris thrown by trucks. On the WGNS Action Line Friday morning (1/27/2012), he told of.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland focuses on Murfreesboro issues

Aug 09, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

This morning on the WGNS Action Line, host Bart Walker talked to Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland. The mayor comments on TDAT's "Order of Consent" against Republic Servic.... Read More

Rutherford Co. legislative delegation opposes landfill

Apr 26, 2021 at 10:36 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Legislative Delegation consisting of Representatives Bryan Terry, MD, Charlie Baum, Tim Rudd, and Mike Sparks and Senators Dawn White and Shane Reeves ar.... Read More

A heart transplant at 36 and in the second half - The closing of the landfill

Sep 17, 2018 at 11:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Middle Point Landfill’s Community Open Houses Reveal Common Concerns Over Waste Disposal

Dec 11, 2023 at 08:39 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Middle Point Landfill has recently concluded a series of community open houses across Rutherford County to provide information and to.... Read More

CONTINUATION: Tracking That 'Boro Smell

Nov 14, 2020 at 11:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The ongoing story of "tracking the smells of Murfreesboro" continues. In response to odor reports received, the team at Middle Point Landfill has been map.... Read More

Grant money to curb waste into Rutherford County landfill

Feb 21, 2018 at 09:06 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County is receiving a special grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The grant is from over $6 million approved to support community r.... Read More

Segment #1: Middle Point Landfill, Segment #2: St. Clair Senior Center with SUPPORT GROUPS

Aug 31, 2023 at 09:06 am by Producer

Segment #1: Middle Point Landfill with General Manager Miike Classen: Tells about the OPEN HOUSES throughout the county to discuss Middle Point Landfill's desired are.... Read More

Republic Services Will Convert Wasted Gas Burn-Off

Sep 04, 2023 at 11:26 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Point Landfill's General Manager Mike Classen told WGNS in an exclusive interview that Republic Services has received approval from Rutherford County to.... Read More

City to Conduct Feasibility Study of Proposed Middle Point Landfill Property Annexation

Mar 13, 2025 at 01:20 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro will be conducting a feasibility study of annexing the 809-acre property that includes Middle Point Landfill, located at 7.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill’s $70M Renewable Natural Gas Site

Mar 21, 2024 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Point Landfill operators have broken ground on an approximately $70 million renewable natural gas (RNG) site on the west side of the landfill property, a.... Read More

Murfreesboro "Odor" Update

Oct 24, 2020 at 09:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Investigations into odor reports by the on-site team at Middle Point Landfill continue to provide clarity into the sources of odor in the community. There.... Read More

Landfill in Rutherford County is expected to close no later than 2028 or sooner

Jul 07, 2015 at 02:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

Representatives from each municipality and the county government met on June 16, 2015, to discuss solid waste issues that will seriously affect Rutherford County within the ne.... Read More

Newly Elected Mayor Speculates Landfill in Rutherford County Could Close Within 3-Years

Sep 28, 2022 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill may have a shorter lifespan than expected. During a report filed less than a year ago, it was in.... Read More

Transfer Station Construction Began Wednesday

Jul 31, 2024 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Construction of the new Rutherford County Transfer Station on 200-acres behind Middle Point Landfill is underway. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr said it be.... Read More

Landfill Expansion Proposal Sparks Legal Challenge and Resolution Support

Dec 04, 2025 at 01:27 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry, R-Murfreesboro, is throwing his support behind Murfreesboro’s legal challenge to Middle Point Landfill’s proposed expansi.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry Continues Opposition to Landfill Expansion, Agrees with Board Denial

Jul 12, 2021 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

On Friday, July 9, at the Rutherford County Courthouse, the Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Planning Board (CTRSWP) recommended against the proposed northern expansion of.... Read More

Remember: SHOP LOCAL

Apr 25, 2020 at 05:48 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) The staff at Republic Services at the Middle Point Landfill have been uniting to support local restaurants during this challenging period of COVID-19. For th.... Read More

Former Mayor Reeves Told Rotary Progress Can Benefit All

May 21, 2013 at 03:19 pm by Bryan Barrett

Former Murfreesboro Mayor Richard Reeves spoke to the Rotary Club at their Tuesday luncheon (5/21/2013). He shared how progress can benefit everyone. In this case he explained.... Read More

MTSU Jones College of Business, BERC: Economic Impact of Middle Point Landfill - A Study on Closure Consequences

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An economic impact study recently conducted by the Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) at Middle Tennessee State Univ.... Read More