County Mayor Joe Carr

Courthouse Christmas Tree Tradition Takes a Turn—Artificial Tree to Debut December 5

Oct 25, 2025 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — As November peeks around the corner and the holiday season draws near, a familiar tradition in Rutherford County is getting a noticeable makeo.... Read More

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Beaver Fever Hits Murfreesboro: Buc-ee’s Is Coming!

Oct 14, 2025 at 10:21 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - With a beaver-sized smile and a pair of custom cowboy boots emblazoned with the Buc-ee’s logo, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III stepped onto Tennes.... Read More

UPDATE: County Eyes Former Bank of America Site for Office Expansion

Oct 04, 2025 at 02:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County is taking a closer look at the former Bank of America complex in downtown Murfreesboro as a potential solution to its growing need for off.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Backs Courthouse Preservation Efforts

Sep 15, 2025 at 04:10 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro’s Executive Director Sarah Callender told WGNS News that the historic preservation group backs Mayor Joe Carr’s ef.... Read More

THUMBS UP on Rutherford County Forensic Center...site work in progress NOW!

Jul 23, 2025 at 03:33 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County has long needed its own forensic center, and it is finally happening! The county commission approved construction of a $15 million facilit.... Read More

Public Restroom Debate Unfolds in Rutherford County: Who Should Provide Facilities?

May 31, 2025 at 12:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The closure of the Rutherford County Courthouse on weekends by County Mayor Joe Carr has sparked a debate about access to public restrooms at Murfree.... Read More

Rutherford County Commission Approves $15 Million Forensic Center

Apr 01, 2025 at 10:45 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Rutherford County Commission has officially approved the construction of a $15 million forensic center with a 17-3 vote, marking a significant step towa.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Delivers State of the County Address

Feb 12, 2025 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – During his State of the County Address, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr outlined several key initiatives and challenges facing the community. The may.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Records Under Scrutiny: Comptroller Displays Growing Concern

Sep 11, 2024 at 11:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - More news has emerged regarding possible inaccuracies in property record reporting at the Rutherford County Assessor of Property office. WGNS f.... Read More

State Taxes DOWN, County Taxes Going UP

May 11, 2023 at 12:39 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE/MURFREESBORO) On Thursday, May 11, 2023 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the single largest tax cut in state history. While that was happening, Rutherf.... Read More

Rutherford County Steering Committee "Does Not Take NO From General Assembly"

Mar 24, 2023 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County commissioners and County Mayor Joe Carr certainly did not quietly accept the General Assembly's voting down HB 1206 earlier that day, and when.... Read More