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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 Mayor Joe Carr Discusses Piecing the Puzzle Together of the Future of Public Safety and Taxes on WGNS

Apr 23, 2026 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - In this lively and insightful edition of the Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a deep dive into the "big.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on Property Taxes, AAA Bond Ratings, and 2026 Re-election

Mar 25, 2026 at 09:43 am by Producer

Rutherford County is navigating a period of rapid expansion, requiring strategic investments in schools, roads, and a new $340 million public safety facility. Mayor Joe Carr.... Read More

Rutherford County Faces Mandate to build $400-Million Jail...5‑Year Clock Begins January 1st

Dec 26, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For many longtime Rutherford County residents, this story has an unsettling sense of déjà vu. Three times in the past several decades,.... Read More

Rutherford County Secures Historic Third AAA Bond Rating from S&P Global Ratings

Jul 02, 2025 at 05:59 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County has achieved a rare financial milestone by earning a third AAA bond rating, this time from S&P Global Ratings. With this des.... Read More

UPDATE | Rutherford County Secures Prestigious AAA Bond Rating from Fitch Ratings

Jun 16, 2025 at 04:55 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn (WGNS) - Rutherford County has solidified its reputation for financial excellence, earning a coveted AAA bond rating from Fitch Ratings—an achi.... Read More

CONTINUED: Mayor Carr and Commissioner Harris on Use of County Funds

Dec 05, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has proposed another cost-of-living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year, aiming to make count.... Read More