Rutherford County News

Rutherford Roundup: Cyberattack Closes La Vergne City Offices, Bus Crash Investigated, and Homeless Services Expand | Oct. 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: La Vergne Cybersecurity Breach: City offices remain closed following a net.... Read More

No Students Hurt After Two Rutherford County School Buses Collide in La Vergne

Oct 20, 2025 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A crash involving two Rutherford County school buses Monday morning in La Vergne left one person injured, according to school officials..... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Nursing Home Oversight Failures, Property Audit Fallout & MTSU Blood Drive | Oct. 20, 2025

Oct 20, 2025 at 04:15 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 20, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee Nursing Home Complaints Backlog: A new audit by the Tennessee Com.... Read More

Representative Mike Sparks on Nursing Home Oversight, Mechanics on a Mission, and Community Care

Oct 16, 2025 at 11:10 am by Producer

Host Bryan Barrett talks with State Representative Mike Sparks about a range of issues impacting Rutherford County and beyond — from local goodwill and generosity to cha.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Former Sheriff Robert Arnold Enters Congressional Race, Firefighters Rescue Resident, and Tennessee Ranks High for Dangerous Driving | Oct. 15, 2025

Oct 15, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Political Comeback: Former Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold announces his candidacy for Congress in Tennessee&rsq.... Read More

Man Taken to Hospital After Self-Inflicted Shooting at Memorial Boulevard Business

Oct 11, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A large emergency response drew attention Saturday afternoon to a business on Memorial Boulevard in the Irongate Village shopp.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Deadly Murfreesboro Shooting on North Academy Street

Oct 11, 2025 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Murfreesboro Police have arrested a suspect in connection with Thursday night’s deadly shooting on North Academy Street. The shooting.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: School Threat Investigation, Smyrna Theft, City Growth Plans, and USDA Food Alert | Oct. 8, 2025

Oct 08, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Coffey County Threat Investigation: A middle school student faces a serio.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Federal Crackdown Success, Education Voucher Expansion, and Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground | Oct. 7, 2025

Oct 07, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Federal Operation VIPER shows results: A major FBI-led initiative targeting.... Read More

Man Killed in I-24 Crash at Rutherford–Davidson Line After Striking Parked Semi

Oct 07, 2025 at 01:42 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — A tragic crash on Interstate 24 near the Davidson and Rutherford County line left one man dead early Wednesday morning of last week..... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Waste Task Force Launch, Arts Scholarships, Gas Leak Response & Braves Transition | Oct. 3, 2025

Oct 03, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Friday, October 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: State Rep. Brian Terry and Sen. Shane Reeves launch a 15-member advisory t.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Guard Deployment Debate, School Success, Transit Expansion & Tourism Growth | Oct. 1, 2025

Oct 01, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Wednesday, October 1, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Senator Jeff Yarbrough challenges the legality of Tennessee National Gu.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Housing Market Shifts, New Murfreesboro ER, Gas Prices & Teacher Pay Challenges | Sept. 30, 2025

Sep 30, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Tuesday, September 30, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee’s housing market shows steady growth with modest price.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Black Bears in Rutherford County, Youth Mental Health Crisis, and Murfreesboro Growth | Sept. 29, 2025

Sep 29, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Black bears spotted across Rutherford County as conservation efforts expand habitats into Middle Tennessee; TWRA urges s.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Touch a Truck Event, New Heart & Valve Center, Road Widening Project, and More | Sept. 26, 2025

Sep 26, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Friday, September 26, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Families can explore emergency and specialty vehicles at the annual Tou.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Major Fentanyl Bust, Student Motorcycle Build, David Brooks at MTSU, and More | Sept. 24, 2025

Sep 24, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Wednesday, September 24, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A two-year fentanyl trafficking investigation leads to 33 indictment.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Silver Alert Resolved, Fall Festival Honors Historian, Murfreesboro Growth & Safety Push | Sept. 22, 2025

Sep 22, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Monday, September 22, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Silver Alert issued for 55-year-old Russell Childs ends with his safe r.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Job Market Shifts, Mayor Carr Seeks Re-Election, Crime Updates & Community Events | Sept. 19, 2025

Sep 19, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Friday, September 19, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County’s job market shows resilience despite slight in.... Read More

Large Crowd Gathers in Murfreesboro for Charlie Kirk Vigil

Sep 15, 2025 at 08:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A large, solemn crowd gathered Monday evening at The Fountains at Gateway in Murfreesboro to participate in a candlelight prayer vigil.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Blackburn votes to block Epstein Files, M'boro Development, Park Shooting & Emergency Care Expansion | Sept. 15, 2025

Sep 15, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn faces backlash after voting to block a Senate amendment calling for public release of.... Read More