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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