Rutherford County News

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

Rutherford Arrests, Record Sports Betting, Hospital Expansion & Buc-ee’s Progress | July 20, 2026

Jul 20, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two women wanted in Rutherford County are arrested following a Mount Juliet traffic stop connecte.... Read More

Rutherford County Cloggers Represent Tennessee at International Festival in Croatia

Jul 16, 2026 at 09:45 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County dance group is representing Tennessee and the United States on an international stage this we.... Read More

Permanent Daylight Saving Time Advances, Jail Decision Looms and MTSU Launches Presidential Search | July 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The U.S. House approves the Sunshine Protection Act, advancing a proposal to make daylight sav.... Read More

Measles Exposure in Murfreesboro, Roadside Litter Cleanup and Tennessee’s Quality-of-Life Ranking | July 14, 2026

Jul 14, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County correctional crews collected more than 9,000 pounds of roadside trash during M.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Seeks State Investigation Into Payments to Dissolved Organization

Jul 13, 2026 at 09:35 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell is asking Tennessee’s governor and attorney general to investigate public payments made.... Read More

UPDATE: Case Continued for Former Contract Bus Driver Facing 41 Child Sex Abuse-Related Charges

Jul 13, 2026 at 09:06 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County criminal case involving 41 child sexual abuse-related charges has been continued, with the defendant now sch.... Read More

Elderly Man Hospitalized After Murfreesboro House Fire on Leaf Avenue

Jul 13, 2026 at 08:13 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - An elderly man was taken to the hospital Monday morning after firefighters responded to a residential fire on Leaf Avenue in Murfreesboro. Murfr.... Read More

Health Alerts, Early Voting, Community Events and MTSU Honors | Jul. 13, 2026

Jul 13, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Federal health officials track a seasonal rise in cyclosporiasis, with confirmed cases reported i.... Read More

Gas Line Rupture, Rainfall Crash Risks & Smyrna Stroke Care Recognition | July 8, 2026

Jul 08, 2026 at 04:45 am

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A construction crew struck a two-inch gas line near 220 West Northfield Boulevard in Murfreesboro, forcing a two-hour tr.... Read More

La Vergne Rumors Cleared, Data Center Debate, Vehicle Burglaries & Workforce Pell | July 6, 2026

Jul 06, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: La Vergne Police clarify that a weekend vehicle pursuit into Metro Nashville and a Lake Forest pow.... Read More

Rutherford Home Prices Rise, THP Cruiser Contest, College Grove Homicide & July 4th Safety | July 3, 2026

Jul 04, 2026 at 11:16 am by Dalton Barrett

In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County homeowners continue to see strong property values as Tennessee’s housing market remains stable in the first quarter of 2.... Read More

Funeral Services for former State Sen. Jim Tracy, Tuesday at N. Blvd. Church of Christ

Jul 03, 2026 at 06:37 pm

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Tributes are pouring in from across the state following the Friday (7/3/2026) afternoon passing of former Tennessee State Senator Jim Tracy. The 69 y.... Read More

More Details: Woman Found Dead in College Grove Subdivision; Suspect Taken Into Custody

Jul 01, 2026 at 09:12 pm by WGNS News

COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. - A homicide investigation is underway just over the Rutherford County line in College Grove, where Williamson County Sheriff’s O.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol Needs Rutherford County Votes for Best Looking Cruiser Contest

Jul 01, 2026 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - State troopers are calling on Rutherford County residents to help Tennessee bring home a national title. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is officially c.... Read More

Murfreesboro Wins Major Court Battle to Block Landfill Expansion

Jul 01, 2026 at 04:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro has secured a major legal victory in its fight against a local landfill expansion. Mayor Shane McFarland announced on Facebook that t.... Read More