Rutherford County News

Voter Fraud Arrest & Murfreesboro Crime Alert & Why You Can’t Find Bapple | May 1, 2026

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

Friday, May 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police ask for help identifying a suspect accused of stealing an older model pickup tr.... Read More

Tim Hortons Expands Murfreesboro Footprint With Two New Locations

Apr 30, 2026 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Coffee lovers in Rutherford County have something new to brew over as Tim Hortons prepares to open two new locations in Murfreesboro. Construction.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry Highlights Major Health Care Wins in Tennessee Legislature

Apr 30, 2026 at 01:18 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, announced significant health care and workforce accomplishments aimed at strengthening Tennessee&rs.... Read More

Trial Delayed in Child Abuse Case, Murfreesboro Singer Hits American Idol Top 5 & $5K Scam Warning | Apr. 29, 2026

Apr 29, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A high-profile Rutherford County trial involving Benjamin and Chantel Garlic—facing 20.... Read More

Tennessee Appeals Court Vacates Stalking Conviction in Rutherford County Over Double Jeopardy Violation

Apr 28, 2026 at 09:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has vacated the aggravated stalking conviction of Bradley J. Cooper, ruling that his subsequent prosecution in Ru.... Read More

Rutherford Schools Ten Commandments Vote, Vandalism Investigation & Hometown Heroes Honored | Apr. 28, 2026

Apr 28, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools move forward with a unanimous vote to potentially reintroduce t.... Read More

High-Performance Yamaha ATV Linked to Weekend Police Chase in Rutherford County

Apr 27, 2026 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE-TENNESSEE - Two individuals are in custody after allegedly operating off-road vehicles recklessly on public streets and attempting to flee from law enforceme.... Read More

Severe Weather Threat, Low Early Voting Turnout & Arrests in Armed Robbery Case | Apr. 27, 2026

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

Monday, April 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County braces for a multi-day severe weather threat, with damaging winds expected ove.... Read More

New Christiana Solar Facility Uses Patented Technology to Preserve Tennessee Farmland

Apr 23, 2026 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee Electric and Silicon Ranch will host a formal dedication ceremony on April 30 to celebrate the opening of the Christiana Solar Farm.... Read More

UPDATED: Rotten Egg Smell Across Rutherford County Linked to Planned Gas Release in Maury County, TN

Apr 23, 2026 at 12:05 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Residents across parts of Rutherford County noticed an unusual “rotten egg” odor on Tuesday, prompting questions and concern throughout the comm.... Read More

Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays Near Smyrna High School

Apr 22, 2026 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A serious single-vehicle crash near Smyrna High School snarled traffic for travelers this (Wednesday) morning. The accident occurred on Lee Victory Park.... Read More

AI Child Exploitation Case Shocks TN, Vape Shop Ban Debate & MTSU Boost | Apr. 22, 2026

Apr 22, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A troubling Nashville investigation highlights the misuse of artificial intelligence, as a 47.... Read More

Tennessee Marijuana Bill, Gas Prices Ease & Murfreesboro Robbery Arrests | Apr. 21, 2026

Apr 21, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers advance a marijuana policy bill to Governor Bill Lee, aiming to block autom.... Read More

La Vergne Fire Crews Stop Monday Morning House Fire

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire Monday morning on East Nir Shreibman Boulevard. Dispatchers sent crews to the home at.... Read More

License Plate Readers Lead to Arrests After South Rutherford Boulevard Armed Robbery

Apr 20, 2026 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Murfreesboro police leveraged advanced surveillance technology to apprehend two suspects allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a local CBD and vape s.... Read More

Bus Driver Faces 41 Charges, Plan Rutherford Vote Splits Leaders & Robocall Crackdown Expands | Apr. 20, 2026

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

Monday, April 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County school bus driver Troy Hardin remains jailed ahead of a summer court ap.... Read More

Armed Robbery Arrest, Major Crash Disrupts Traffic & Big State Budget Impact | Apr. 17, 2026

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

Friday, April 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police arrest a Nashville man in connection with an April 8 armored vehicle robbery.... Read More

Rutherford County Wins Big in New $58 Billion State Budget

Apr 16, 2026 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS)- The Tennessee General Assembly officially passed the state's $58 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year Thursday. This spending plan brings a mas.... Read More

Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Section of Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro

Apr 16, 2026 at 09:32 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A significant traffic disruption is currently affecting motorists on the south side of Murfreesboro following a multi-vehicle accident. The collis.... Read More

TSSAA Rule Changes, Social Media Child Protections & La Vergne Armed Robbery | Apr. 15, 2026

Apr 15, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Major changes approved by the TSSAA could reshape high school athletics, including updated tr.... Read More