Rutherford County News

Rutherford Indictments, I-24 Crash Injures Two, and Grocery Tax Debate Heats Up | Mar. 10, 2026

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Rutherford County grand jury indicts Murfreesboro resident Justin Holder on multiple charges.... Read More

MTSU Scooter Theft Ring Busted, Scam Costs Resident $40K, and Local Teams Advance to State | Mar. 9, 2026

Mar 09, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Scooter theft suspects arrested at MTSU: Campus police recover nine stolen electric scooters afte.... Read More

"Unsafe and Unsustainable" - Rep. Mike Sparks on TN Incarceration Rates

Mar 04, 2026 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, TN — Rutherford County is not the only area in need of a new jail. Apparently, prisons across the State of Tennessee are also increasing their inmate.... Read More

Retail Theft Investigation in Smyrna, Property Tax Cap Debate & Lab-Grown Meat Ban Proposal | Mar. 4, 2026

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

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two women who may have inform.... Read More

Smyrna Senior Activity Center: Fundraising with the Sidemen of Note (A Must Listen)

Mar 03, 2026 at 10:24 am by Producer

The Smyrna Senior Activity Center is on a mission to expand its footprint from 4,400 square feet to a massive 15,000-square-foot facility, and they are bringing in musical h.... Read More

TSSAA Puts Blackman & Riverdale on Probation, DUI Concerns Rise, GLP-1 Poison Calls Surge | March 3, 2026

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

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two Rutherford County football powerhouses — Blackman and Riverdale — are placed on.... Read More

School Bus Age Proposal, New Veterans Park Progress & LTA Depot Closing | Feb. 27, 2026

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

Friday, February 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna and State Senator Janiece Bowling introduce leg.... Read More

Murfreesboro Entertainment Landmark Lanes, Trains and Automobiles to Close After 15 Years

Feb 26, 2026 at 12:57 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A long-standing pillar of the Rutherford County family entertainment scene is preparing to take its final bow. Lanes, Trains and Automobiles.... Read More

Riverdale High Gun Arrest, Mayor’s Ethics Veto & Tennessee’s Penny Phase-Out | Feb. 25, 2026

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A 17-year-old Riverdale High School student is charged after a concealed 9mm handgun was.... Read More

Retail Crime Arrest, 55+ Community Expansion & Abortion Bill Debate | Feb. 24, 2026

Feb 24, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • A Nashville woman accused of being a prolific shoplifter is arrested on 24 outstanding.... Read More

7 Brew Coffee Expands to La Vergne: New Drive-Thru Locations in Rutherford County

Feb 23, 2026 at 11:01 am by Producer

7 Brew Coffee is taking over Rutherford County, and their latest expansion into La Vergne is bringing a caffeine-fueled revolution to Middle Tennessee. With the grand o.... Read More

Rutherford School Bus Disruptions, Local Sports Legends Headed to Hall of Fame & Supreme Court Tariff Ruling | Feb. 23, 2026

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

Monday, February 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • Transportation turmoil across Rutherford County after roughly 40 school buses are sideli.... Read More

Human Trafficking Arrest, ICE Facility Confusion & Chinwag Restaurant Announcement | Feb. 18, 2026

Feb 20, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A two-day undercover human trafficking operation in Murfreesboro leads to the arrest of 24-year-old Jefferson Gomez on a.... Read More

Are Robots Taking Over the Sidewalk? Mike Sparks on TN’s Latest Legislation, Fresh Food & Fatherhood

Feb 19, 2026 at 11:03 am by Producer

Eliminating state sales tax on fresh produce could save Tennessee families $96 million annually, providing essential relief at the checkout line. State Representative Mike S.... Read More

Human Trafficking Arrest, ICE Facility Reversal & New Murfreesboro Restaurant Announced | Feb. 18, 2026

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

Show Notes – Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A two-day undercover human trafficking operation in Murfreesboro leads.... Read More

Arson Arrest in Murfreesboro, Lebanon Square Renovations & Severe Weather Awareness Week | Feb. 17, 2026

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

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • A weekend structure fire on Lofton Road in Murfreesboro is under inves.... Read More

Flu Cases Rise, Overdose Crisis Deepens, & Multi-State Recalls Impact TN | Feb. 16, 2026

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

Show Notes – Monday, February 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Flu activity climbs across Rutherford County as the Nashville-Murfreesboro.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Airlifted from Smyrna Hospital Dies After Antioch Facebook Marketplace Shooting

Feb 13, 2026 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — A 41-year-old man who was airlifted from a Smyrna hospital following a shooting in Antioch has died from his injuries, authorities confirmed. Alexander E.... Read More

TBI Arrest, Vape Shop Theft, Landfill Ruling & Fresh Food Tax Cut Proposal | Feb. 13, 2026

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

Show Notes – Friday, February 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrests 39-year-old Jamal Ewing in M.... Read More

Murfreesboro Native Jordan McCullough Earns Golden Ticket on “American Idol”

Feb 11, 2026 at 08:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Murfreesboro native is headed to Hollywood after earning a coveted golden ticket on American Idol Monday night. Jordan McCullough, a grad.... Read More