Rutherford County News

Teen Shooting Investigation, Bitcoin ATM Scam Crackdown & Safer Streets | Aug. 12, 2026

Aug 12, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two teenagers are recovering after a shooting at Brookwood Terrace Apartments in Murfreesbor.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Enforce Tennessee Bitcoin ATM Ban in Local Businesses

Aug 11, 2026 at 04:21 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Fraud Unit conducted compliance checks at 30 local businesses to enforce Tennessee's new.... Read More

Murfreesboro Shooting, Dangerous Heat & Back-to-School Bus Problems | Aug. 11, 2026

Aug 11, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A rollover crash temporarily shuts down inbound lanes of Medical Center Parkway at West Colleg.... Read More

School Traffic Threat, Former Detective Indicted & Poplar Hill Middle Opens | Aug. 10, 2026

Aug 10, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A 70-year-old Murfreesboro man faces a harassment charge after allegedly threatening to sit in.... Read More

UPDATE: Comptroller Says Policy Lapses Allow Murfreesboro Detective's Drug Fund Theft to Go Undetected Before Resignation

Aug 07, 2026 at 07:58 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Former Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Detective Reginal D. Primas resigned on Thursday (August 6th), after a grand jury indicted him on 17 c.... Read More

Two In Custody After Shooting at Murfreesboro InTown Suites

Aug 07, 2026 at 07:37 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers took two suspects into custody following an afternoon shooting at InTown Suites Friday that sent two.... Read More

Friday Night Live Concert in Downtown Murfreesboro Postponed to October

Aug 07, 2026 at 08:57 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Weather concerns and strict safety protocols have forced Main Street Murfreesboro to postpone the Friday Night Live concert scheduled for August 7.... Read More

MFRD Promotions, Election Day Preview, Wildfire Relief & Papa Murphy’s Closures | Aug. 5, 2026

Aug 05, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department promotes 11 employees to leadership and specialty roles f.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Target AI Misconduct in Schools After Teacher Firing | Aug. 4, 2026

Aug 04, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers consider stronger student protections as artificial intelligence creates ne.... Read More

Former Smyrna Taylor Farms Executive Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged $32 Million Fraud Scheme

Aug 03, 2026 at 08:17 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Federal court documents accuse a former Smyrna executive of stealing over $32 million from Taylor Farms Tennessee in a multi-year fraud scheme. Taylor.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation: Summer Highlights & Veterans Park Updates

Aug 03, 2026 at 10:59 am

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation is wrapping up a massive summer season and gearing up for an exciting fall transition. Host Bryan Barrett sits down with Nate Williams to r.... Read More

Jail Contraband Seized, Infant Safety Concerns & Water System Cybersecurity | Aug. 3, 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County deputies recover Suboxone and other contraband during a jail cell search, incl.... Read More

Rutherford County To Hosts Recovery Court Building Dedication in Murfreesboro

Aug 02, 2026 at 10:07 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Government cordially invites the community to attend a building dedication ceremony for the new Recovery Court facility. Officia.... Read More

Murder-Suicide Investigation, Public Safety Investments and MTSU Milestones | July 29, 2026

Jul 29, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate an apparent murder-suicide after two people were found dead at.... Read More

Thompson Lane Widening, New School Laws and Murfreesboro’s Homebuyer Ranking | July 28, 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: TDOT moves forward with a major widening project along North Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, expa.... Read More

New School Opens, Crypto ATMs Banned and MTSU Expands Aerospace Research | July 27, 2026

Jul 27, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Poplar Hill Middle School officially opens in Murfreesboro, becoming Rutherford County Schools&rs.... Read More

Rutherford Unemployment Rises, Jail Site Debate Intensifies & Cherry Lane Expansion Advances | July 24, 2026

Jul 24, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, July 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in June but remained below Tennesse.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council Approves $54.7 Million I-840 Cherry Lane Extension Deal

Jul 23, 2026 at 08:11 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council voted to advance the Cherry Lane Extension Phase 3 project, signing off on a $54.7 million agreement with the Tennes.... Read More

Church Theft Investigation, Town Creek Revival and AI Political Ads | Jul. 22, 2026

Jul 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County detectives seek help identifying suspects accused of stealing approximately.... Read More

Murder Conviction Upheld, Early Voting Begins, and Police Expand Crime-Fighting Technology | Jul. 21, 2026

Jul 21, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Gregory Chiante Lyons’ murder conviction a.... Read More