Rutherford County News

Former Rutherford County Commissioner and Small Business Leader Rhonda Allen Passes Away

Dec 13, 2025 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rhonda Allen, a former Rutherford County Commissioner representing the Smyrna area and a longtime small business leader, has passed away, lea.... Read More

Rutherford County Advances $17M Plan to Buy and Renovate Former Bank of America Building

Dec 11, 2025 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Commission has taken another significant step toward purchasing the former Bank of America building on East Main Street,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland Talks Landfill Lawsuit, Road Projects, and New Development Plans

Dec 10, 2025 at 11:33 pm by WGNS News

On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sat down with Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland for an in-depth conversation covering several of the city&r.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Major Drug Bust, Holiday Traffic Hazards & Whataburger Closure Shake-Up | Dec. 10, 2025

Dec 10, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Laverne drug arrest: A weekend traffic stop leads to the discovery of m.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford County Nurse Arrest, Major Drug Bust, Championship Glory & City Growth Plans | Dec. 8, 2025

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

Show Notes – Monday, December 8, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro nurse is arrested after being accused of sexually assaulti.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Leadership Changes, Ethics Clash, Heroic Rescue & Holiday Traditions | Dec. 5, 2025

Dec 05, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, December 5, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School Leadership Shift: Assistant Principal Chri.... Read More

Hickory Falls to Close After 21 Years in Smyrna; Owners Announce Retirement

Dec 03, 2025 at 05:57 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – After more than two decades as a community staple, Hickory Falls Restaurant in Smyrna announced it will close at the end of December as its founde.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford Library Showdown, Volunteer Firefighter Shortages & MTSU Expansion | Dec. 3, 2025

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

Show Notes – Wednesday, December 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Allegations surface within the Rutherford County Library System as Direc.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro Files Suit to Stop BFI From Skirting State Law on Middle Point Landfill Expansion

Dec 02, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City of Murfreesboro says BFI is attempting to bypass required state procedures by filing directly with the Tennessee Department of Envi.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford County Education Shake-Up, Library Audits, Gas Price Relief & Downtown Closure | Dec. 2, 2025

Dec 02, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee State Board of Education considers reducing high school world.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Deadly I-24 Crashes, High-Stakes Playoff Win & Holiday Parades | Dec. 1, 2025

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

Show Notes – Monday, December 1, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-24: Two people killed and several injured af.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Public Meeting Tensions, Holiday Safety Measures, and Mr. Football Honors | Nov. 26, 2025

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

Show Notes – Wednesday, November 26, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: County commissioners voice growing concerns over rising tension and saf.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Saves the Day and Stops Jury-Duty Scam Before Victim Loses Money

Nov 25, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Another frightening jury-duty scam has surfaced in Rutherford County, but thanks to the quick thinking of Circuit Court Clerk Melissa Harrell, on.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford Schools Rezoning Push, Memphis Guard Dispute & Holiday Parades Kick Off | Nov. 25, 2025

Nov 25, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, November 25, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools advance rezoning plans ahead of next year&rsquo.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford County’s Education Lawsuit, Reward School Milestone, Holiday Festivities & More | Nov. 24, 2025

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

Show Notes – Monday, November 24, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A major lawsuit is filed against Tennessee’s new Education Freedom S.... Read More