rutherford county government

Lightning Forced Cancellation of America 250 Mosaic Dedication and Friday Night Live!

Jul 04, 2026 at 08:21 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro’s big America 250 weekend didn’t get the kickoff Main Street hoped for. Strong storms barreled across the city Friday aftern.... Read More

Rob Mitchell Seeks Investigation After Alleged Social Media Monitoring of Family Member

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell is calling for an independent investigation after he says he learned that a Tennessee Div.... Read More

Friday Night Live to Kick Off Independence Weekend with New Civic Landmark

Jun 27, 2026 at 06:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Downtown Murfreesboro is about to gain a brand‑new landmark, and it’s one built tile by tile by the hands of local residents. This coming.... Read More

Winter Weather Threat, High Childbirth Costs, Historic Building Plans & Heroic Fire Rescue | Jan. 20, 2026

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

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee prepare for a sharp drop in.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater on Growth, Challenges, and What’s Ahead

Jan 12, 2026 at 10:21 am by Producer

Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater joins host Andy Herzer for an in-depth conversation about the key issues shaping Murfreesboro in 2026. From managing rapid growth.... Read More

Carl Boyd Announces Re-Election Bid for Rutherford County Commission District 12

Dec 10, 2025 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Commissioner Carl Boyd has announced his re-election campaign for County Commissioner, District 12. Boyd will run again in the M.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council to Review FY26 Budget, Hotel Tax Audit, and Infrastructure Updates at Thursday Meeting

Nov 12, 2025 at 12:50 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council will convene for a workshop meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Airport Business.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Hospitalized After Horse Training Accident

Nov 12, 2025 at 10:57 am by WGNS

LASCASSAS, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after being injured while training hor.... Read More

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Alleges Misuse of Office and Retaliation

Nov 11, 2025 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A formal ethics complaint was filed with the Rutherford County Ethics Committee alleging multiple violations by County Mayor Joe Carr, including misuse.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Rodgers Enters 2026 Commission Race Focused on Transparency and Growth

Oct 25, 2025 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Michael Rodgers has announced his intent to run for Rutherford County Commissioner in District 4 for the 2026 election cycle. Rodgers, a longtime coun.... Read More

Today, Gary Farley Reflects on His Career in Tennessee Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and More

Oct 07, 2025 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS RoundTable, hosts Wayne Blair and Rick Hall sit down with Gary Farley, a lifelong public servant who has dedicated his career to improving.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro’s Keystone Redevelopment, MTSU Scooter Thefts, and Acts of Compassion | Oct. 6, 2025

Oct 06, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 6, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Downtown Transformation Approved: The Murfreesboro City Council greenlights t.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Moves Forward with ICE Memorandum of Understanding

Sep 01, 2025 at 12:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is moving forward with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with the U.S. Immigration.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Responds After Mayor Suggests Possible Resignation

Jun 05, 2025 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has issued a firm response after Mayor Joe Carr suggested he “would not be surprised&rdq.... Read More