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Rutherford County Politics & Local Government: District 19 Commissioner Romel McMurry Interview

Jul 21, 2026 at 10:17 am

Rutherford County District 19 Commissioner Romel McMurry joins host Rick Hall to deliver an insider’s look into local government, community representation, and public.... Read More

Navigating Local Government Growth & Public Safety - Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater

Jul 20, 2026 at 10:32 am

Discover the inner workings of local government as Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to manage one of Tennessee's.... Read More

Student Enrollment is an Economic Indicator

Jul 14, 2026 at 10:25 am

By JC Bowman and Karolyn Marino - Education statistics often show numbers in government reports: enrollment increases in some places, decreases in others, higher.... Read More

Ruth. Co. School Board Member Tammy Sharp: JazzFest, Budget Retreats, and New School Construction

Apr 24, 2026 at 11:10 am by Producer

Rutherford County is bracing for a massive population surge, with 30,000 new homes projected by 2030, putting the school system's infrastructure and budget under the microsc.... Read More

Rutherford County Budget & Leadership Strategy with Mayor Joe Carr

Apr 16, 2026 at 10:32 am by Producer

Rutherford County is officially the fastest-growing county in Tennessee, approaching a population of 400,000 and a staggering $1 billion budget. In this deep dive, Mayor Joe.... Read More

Joe Carr Seeks Second Term as Rutherford County Mayor

Sep 17, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr announced Wednesday (9-17-25) he plans to seek a second term. Below is a press release from him. Today.... Read More

Professional Educators of Tennessee: Pause of Federal Grants Equals Need for Temporary Assistance

Jan 28, 2025 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

On January 27, 2025, the White House budget office announced a pause on federal grants and loans, potentially disrupting public assistance programs for millions of Americans,.... Read More

Assessor's Warning: Appraisal Ratio Threatens Financial Stability in Rutherford County, TN

May 14, 2024 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Assessor's Office has publicly acknowledged the impact of the state-calculated appraisal ratio on the tax base and how th.... Read More