Rutherford County politics

Legislative Lockdown: State Reps Discuss Prison Capacity and Predatory Lending

Mar 05, 2026 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this edition of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with State Representatives Mike Sparks, Bryan Terry, and Robert Stevens for an inside look at the cur.... Read More

Craig Harris Opens Mayor Campaign with Major Cash Advantage and Countywide Momentum

Feb 09, 2026 at 03:30 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN — County Commissioner Craig Harris, a Republican candidate for County Mayor, is “ready for victory” after announcing his campaign&rsquo.... Read More

Bussing Homeless from Music City to Murfreesboro: State Rep Sounds Alarm on Transfers

Feb 09, 2026 at 02:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — State Representative Tim Rudd, who represents Rutherford County, is proposing new legislation aimed at addressing what he describes as a no.... Read More

State Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Homeless Relocations, Landfill Expansion on WGNS Action Line

Jan 30, 2026 at 06:09 pm by WGNS News

On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with state lawmakers representing Rutherford County for an in-depth and candid conversation on issues directl.... Read More

Cathy Watts Announces Run for Rutherford County Commission District 16

Jan 02, 2026 at 06:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Cathy Watts announced today that she is running for Rutherford County Commission in District 16, pledging to bring committed, transparent, and co.... 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

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

UPDATE: Fake ‘Matthew Phoenix,’ Real Prison Time: Ex-Speaker Casada Gets 36 Months

Sep 25, 2025 at 12:28 am by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada, 66, was sentenced Tuesday to 36 months in federal prison, a $30,000 fine, forfeiture of $4,643.60, and one year of.... Read More

Friday, July 18th, 2025: County Commissioner Michael Wrather resigns, TN educators challenge Trump admin over vouchers & more

Jul 18, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More

Leading Women of Rutherford County: Madelyn Scales Harris, Mary Esther Reed, and Jami Averwater

Jul 10, 2025 at 10:30 am by Producer

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025: Eagleville vice mayor runs for RuCo Commission, TN tightens AI rules, MTSU adds esports degrees & more

Jul 09, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More