Joe Carr

Rutherford County Installs Three‑Story Artificial Christmas Tree on Murfreesboro Square

Nov 17, 2025 at 02:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO — County crews were busy on the square Monday, November 17, 2025, erecting Rutherford County’s new three‑story artificial Christmas tree on the east s.... Read More

UPDATE on County Mayor Joe Carr's Injuries

Nov 16, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - County Mayor Joe Carr is recovering from nine broken ribs, a lacerated liver, and a semi-collapsed lung. The injury happened on Veterans Day afternoon aroun.... 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

Teena Bigbee Retires After 30 Years of Service to Rutherford County Youth

Oct 30, 2025 at 07:52 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - After three decades of dedicated service, Teena Bigbee has officially retired as Director of Rutherford County Youth Services. Her farewell wasn’t jus.... Read More

County Completing $9.2-Million Purchase of Downtown Bank of America Building

Oct 22, 2025 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – It looks as if county offices on the square will soon have more suitable facilities and as a bonus, County Mayor Joe Carr indicated that the potential.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Marshal Deployed to Scene of Fatal Explosion

Oct 11, 2025 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County’s Fire Marshal Joshua Sanders was among the first specialized responders called to assist in the aftermath of Friday morning’s.... Read More

Joe Carr Seeks Second Term as Rutherford County Mayor

Sep 17, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr announced Wednesday (9-17-25) he plans to seek a second term. Below is a press release from him. Today.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Marks 25 Years of Service [VIDEO + AUDIO]

Aug 11, 2025 at 06:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) marked a major milestone Monday, August 11, 2025, celebrating 25 years of service to children and famil.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Responds to Property Assessor Noncompliance Findings

Jun 04, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is responding to a serious state report that found major problems in how local property values are bei.... Read More

Unsung Heroes: Rutherford County Honors Telecommunicators

Apr 18, 2025 at 09:05 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Public Safety officials celebrate and thank the Rutherford County Telecommunicators during National Public Safety.... Read More

Trash Talk: The Future of Waste in Rutherford County

Mar 24, 2025 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join host Scott Walker on the WGNS Action Line for a pivotal discussion about the future of waste management in Rutherford County, TN. In a fir.... Read More

Pay Equity and Another Possible Pay Increase to Make County Government More Market-Competitive

Dec 02, 2024 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr would like to see another cost of living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year. The goal is to b.... Read More

Transfer Station Construction Began Wednesday

Jul 31, 2024 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Construction of the new Rutherford County Transfer Station on 200-acres behind Middle Point Landfill is underway. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr said it be.... Read More

Ethics Committee Reviews Complaints Against Rutherford County Property Assessor - Asked for DA to Investigate

Jul 18, 2024 at 12:52 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Ethics Committee convened on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, to address a complaint filed against the Rutherford County Property Assess.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Declared the Entire Week as Garbage Man Week

Jun 17, 2024 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - As the nation celebrates June 17th as “National Garbage Man Day,” Mayor Joe Carr declared the entire week as Garbage Man Week in Ruthe.... Read More

Navigating Growth: A Conversation with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Feb 28, 2024 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

On the podcast today, WGNS host Scott Walker engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr, focusing on the pressing issue of growth..... Read More

City of Murfreesboro to Host Public Meeting on Proposed Solid Waste Materials Management Station

Jan 30, 2024 at 04:51 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The City of Murfreesboro is set to conduct a Public Meeting next month where the public is invited to attend and share their views on a proposed Solid Was.... Read More

Waste Management Developments Unfold in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tennessee - The ongoing dialogue between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Middle Point Landfill continues, with discussions centered around the potent.... Read More

Public Hearing on Proposed Rutherford County Property Tax Increase TONIGHT (Tuesday Night) at 7PM

Jun 13, 2023 at 12:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A proposed property tax increase for Rutherford County residents that adds up to 16% will be discussed at a public hearing this evening at 7 o'clock (T.... Read More

Proposed 15%+ Property Tax Increase for Rutherford County - Public Hearing on Tuesday Night

Jun 07, 2023 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is proposing an increase to the property tax that adds up to more than 15%. The proposal is gaining momentum.... Read More