Rutherford County Health Department

SMOKERS: Rutherford County Observes Tennessee Quit Week

Jan 06, 2026 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - Now through Jan. 9, 2026, Tennessee is marking Quit Smoking Week, and here in Rutherford County, local health officials are using.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department's Navigators Guide Families Through Critical Services

Dec 19, 2025 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Rutherford County Health Department is shining a light on a resource many residents don’t realize they have: a dedicated team of Health Navigato.... Read More

Nashville Confirms First Measles Case Since 2005—What It Means for Murfreesboro

Nov 09, 2025 at 01:35 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Tennessee’s measles count continues to rise, with eight confirmed cases reported so far in 2025—all within the state’s central region. The la.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Promotes National Preparedness Month

Sep 04, 2025 at 06:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Health Department is recognizing September as National Preparedness Month, working with local partners to highlight h.... Read More

Free Flu Vaccines at Rutherford County Health Department Offices Starting on November 9th

Nov 01, 2022 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Health is encouraging all Tennesseans over the age of 6 months to receive this year’s flu vaccine. Vaccinations for flu will be free on Wed.,.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department announces changes to COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Location

Jun 23, 2021 at 08:52 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Health Department will be changing its vaccination and testing site beginning Monday, June 28. The COVID-19 vaccination site will.... Read More

County Health Director Passes Away

Oct 16, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Health Department Director Dana Garrett has passed away unexpectedly. The state Department of Health confirmed her passing on Wednesday. She has served the.... Read More