Rutherford County News

Murfreesboro Budget Boost, Library Shake-Up & Crypto Scam Surge | Apr. 14, 2026

Apr 14, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

  Tuesday, April 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro leaders signal a potential no tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, bac.... Read More

Interim Leader Appointed Library Director Following Abrupt Leadership Change in Rutherford County

Apr 13, 2026 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS NEWS) — The Rutherford County Library System has entered a transitional phase following the abrupt termination of its former executive dir.... Read More

Selective Service Shakeup, Local Crime Arrest, and School Bus Crash Scare | Apr. 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, April 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Major federal change will automatically register men ages 18–25 for Selective Service star.... Read More

Landfill Lawsuit, Traffic Plan Talks & School Sports Bill Debate | Apr. 8, 2026

Apr 08, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro residents file a class-action lawsuit against BFI Waste Systems over ongoing odor.... Read More

Rutherford Library Shakeup, Lake Rescue, Gas Price Surge & Scam Alerts | Apr. 7, 2026

Apr 07, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Library System enters a tense transition phase following the firing of Directo.... Read More

Downtown Breakthrough, Crime Alerts & Tax Surprises Shake Rutherford County | Apr. 6, 2026

Apr 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, April 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro’s long-awaited Town Creek “daylighting” project takes visible shap.... Read More

School Voucher Debate, Lottery Revenue Drop & Murfreesboro Developments | Apr. 3, 2026

Apr 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, April 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers scale back a proposed expansion of the state’s school voucher program,.... Read More

Bomb Threat Panic, Suspect Found Dead & Library Firing Ignites Major Controversy | Apr. 1, 2026

Apr 01, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A bomb threat targeting the Murfreesboro Police Department triggers early morning road closure.... Read More

Rutherford Schools Face $492M Crisis, Library Controversy Erupts & Drought Concerns Grow | Mar. 31, 2026

Mar 31, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools confront nearly $500 million in facility needs, with aging HVAC syste.... Read More

Structure Fire Disrupts Traffic, Gas Prices Surge, and New Hands-Free Crackdown Begins | Mar. 30, 2026

Mar 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Traffic disruptions in Murfreesboro after a structure fire near Leaf Avenue and East Clark Boule.... Read More

School Funding Debate, Smyrna Growth & Public Safety Incidents | March 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, March 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Health inspection scores reveal several low ratings across Rutherford County, including multiple M.... Read More

TDOT Announces New I-24 Ramp Construction and Holiday Work Suspension

Mar 26, 2026 at 05:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced a new phase of construction for Interstate 24 that will specifically target.... Read More

MTSU Coaching Shakeup, Siegel High Updates & Statewide Policy Debates | Mar. 25, 2026

Mar 25, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee State University names Matt Insull as the next women’s basketball head.... Read More

Library Controversy Escalates, Murder Arrest Made, & Major Drug Bust in La Vergne | Mar. 23, 2026

Mar 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

  Monday, March 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tensions rise in Rutherford County as Library Director Lou Anne James faces possible termi.... Read More

MTE CEO Chris Jones: Ice Storm Recovery, Infrastructure, and the Future of Nuclear Power

Mar 18, 2026 at 10:24 am by Producer

Middle Tennessee faces some of the most volatile weather in the country, and keeping the lights on for 359,000 customers requires a blend of high-tech strategy and old-schoo.... Read More

MTSU President Sidney McPhee to Step Down, Library Book Move Sparks Debate & Tennessee Crash Data Alarms | Mar. 18, 2026

Mar 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee State University President Dr. Sidney A. McPhee announces he will step down.... Read More

Rutherford County Homicide Investigation, Gas Prices Jump, Opioid Deaths Drop, and New Scam Warnings | Mar. 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Metro Nashville Police investigate the death of 26-year-old Kiara Timmons, whose last known add.... Read More

Smyrna Officer-Involved Shooting, School Bus Purchase, and Tennessee Living Wage Data | Mar. 16, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: An independent TBI investigation is underway after a road rage call in Smyrna escalated into an.... Read More

THC Retail Crackdown, Tennessee Governor’s Race, and Murfreesboro Road Projects | Mar. 13, 2026

Mar 13, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, March 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro leaders outline major development plans, including a proposed Lowe’s Home Imp.... Read More

Mayoral Growth Debate, Lottery Scholarship Funding Concerns, and Local Athletes Shine | Mar. 11, 2026

Mar 11, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County mayoral candidates debate how to manage rapid growth, discussing potentia.... Read More