Tennessee Economy

Business Optimism Hits Record High While Murfreesboro Consumers Stay Cautious

Apr 19, 2026 at 01:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - New economic data from Middle Tennessee State University reveals a tale of two economies as spring gets underway. The latest surveys from the Cons.... Read More

Strong Sales Tax Collections Boost Tennessee’s September Revenues

Oct 16, 2025 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE NEWS - Tennessee’s state revenues exceeded expectations in September 2025, signaling a stable start to the new fiscal year. According to Finance and Administra.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Housing Market Shifts, New Murfreesboro ER, Gas Prices & Teacher Pay Challenges | Sept. 30, 2025

Sep 30, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Tuesday, September 30, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee’s housing market shows steady growth with modest price.... Read More

New Study Ranks Tennessee 9th in U.S. Construction Spending

May 13, 2025 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A new study by Texas-based construction company Twisted Nail shows which U.S. states are spending the most money on commercial construction. Tennessee ranks 9th in.... Read More

Tennessee Housing Report Shows Market ‘Stable’ with ‘Steady Growth’ Statewide

Dec 13, 2024 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tennessee’s housing market showed “steady growth” for the third quarter as home prices continue to rise throughout the state, tho.... Read More

Murfreesboro Sees Slight Uptick in Unemployment as Smyrna and LaVergne Stay Steady

Nov 21, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County continues to excel in employment metrics, maintaining its position among Tennessee’s top 10 counties with the lowest unemployme.... Read More

OPmobility Expands Spring Hill Plant with $3 Million Investment, Enhancing Tennessee Operations

Jun 25, 2024 at 03:03 pm by Chandelar Williams

Spring Hill, TN – In a significant move for the region's economy, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, alongside Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner St.... Read More