Rutherford County budget

Rutherford County Commission Faces Multi-Million Dollar Decision on Jail Facilities This Week

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Commission tackles a massive decision this Thursday regarding the future of the county's jail infrastructure. County leader.... Read More

County Commission Approves $990 Million Spending Plan with No Property Tax Increase

Jun 22, 2026 at 08:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Commission approved the final budget of Mayor Joe Carr’s term in a 20-to-1 vote. The spending plan passed Monday featu.... Read More

PODCAST: Transition and Reflections - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Discusses Recent Election and the Future of the County

May 28, 2026 at 06:35 am by WGNS News

CLICK PLAY ABOVE to HEAR: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with outgoing Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a candid reflection on his ti.... Read More

Mayor Carr Eyes "No New Taxes" Goal Despite 30% Health Insurance Hike for Rutherford County (Photos and Audio)

Apr 23, 2026 at 02:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO-TENNESSEE - As Rutherford County officials enter the final weeks of the 2026 budget cycle, Mayor Joe Carr has revealed that the county is staring down a roughly $.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Romel McMurry on Public Safety & Infrastructure

Mar 16, 2026 at 10:31 am by Producer

Rutherford County is officially the fourth largest county in Tennessee, and with rapid growth comes a complex set of challenges spanning from infrastructure to public safety.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Talks Jail Costs, Forensics Center, and $17M County Building Plan

Jan 28, 2026 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

Podcast Focused on Rutherford County, TN: Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talked to Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and had an in-depth conver.... Read More

Rutherford County Eyes Growth with Possible $1 Billion Budget

Apr 24, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It’s budget season for Rutherford County and planning ahead for the construction of new schools is a must as the county continues to experience s.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Talks Budget, Forensics, Schools, Choice Lanes & More

Apr 23, 2025 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today's episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr to discuss some of the most pressing.... Read More

Commentary: The Commissioner Corner: Talking About a Budget

Jun 25, 2023 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris discusses the budget and how that budget works in the state, the county and the city. Listen to the above Commissione.... Read More
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