County Commission

Rutherford County Local Politics: Trash Disposal & Growth Strategy with Commissioner Anthony Johnson

Apr 28, 2026 at 11:16 am by Producer

Rutherford County is racing toward a population of 400,000, and its infrastructure is hitting a breaking point. Commissioner Anthony Johnson joins hosts Wayne Blair and Rick.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Discusses Piecing the Puzzle Together of the Future of Public Safety and Taxes on WGNS

Apr 23, 2026 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - In this lively and insightful edition of the Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a deep dive into the "big.... Read More

Rutherford County Budget & Leadership Strategy with Mayor Joe Carr

Apr 16, 2026 at 10:32 am by Producer

Rutherford County is officially the fastest-growing county in Tennessee, approaching a population of 400,000 and a staggering $1 billion budget. In this deep dive, Mayor Joe.... Read More

Appointment Power Clash: Chairman of the Rutherford County Steering, Legislative and Governmental Committee Fires Back at Veto by County Mayor

Feb 27, 2026 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – A sharp divide has emerged between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and the County Commission following the Mayor’s decision to veto a resolution.... Read More

Group Graduates From 16th Judicial District Recovery Court - Over 400 Graduates to Date

Mar 10, 2025 at 06:23 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Circuit Court Judge Jimmy Turner presided over another graduation of Recovery Court participants on Friday, March 7. Recovery Court is a program with.... Read More

CONTINUED: Mayor Carr and Commissioner Harris on Use of County Funds

Dec 05, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has proposed another cost-of-living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year, aiming to make count.... Read More

Rutherford County Rejects Waste Management Contract, Issues New RFP

Aug 19, 2024 at 05:03 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, the Rutherford County government entered into a five-year contract with Waste Management Inc. of Tennessee (WM) to load, transport,.... Read More
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First Graduating Class of the Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department

Apr 24, 2023 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department is continuing their growth with new fire stations and firefighters. After going through a vet.... Read More

Early Voting Starts this Friday in Rutherford County and Throughout the State of Tennessee

Jul 11, 2022 at 03:27 pm by WGNS

Tennessee’s generous early voting period for the Aug. 4 State and Federal Primary & State and County General Election begins this Friday, July 15, and runs Monday to.... Read More

Final Political Forum to be held on WGNS RADIO - July 8, 2022

Jul 05, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS

WGNS Radio will continue a long-time tradition of holding political forums for some of the more heavily contested or heated races that have received news coverage in recent mo.... Read More

Political Forums to be held on WGNS RADIO July 5th and July 8th

Jul 02, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS

WGNS Radio will continue a long-time tradition of holding political forums for some of the more heavily contested or heated races that have received news coverage in recent mo.... Read More

Political Forums to be held on WGNS RADIO June 17, 2022 to July 8, 2022 (1)

Jun 27, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

WGNS Radio will continue a long-time tradition of holding political forums for some of the more heavily contested or heated races that have received news coverage in recent mo.... Read More

Political Forums to be held on WGNS RADIO June 17, 2022 to July 8, 2022

Jun 15, 2022 at 09:52 am by WGNS

WGNS Radio will continue a long-time tradition of holding political forums for some of the more heavily contested or heated races that have received news coverage in recent mo.... Read More

Mariah Phillips Announces Candidacy for County Commission, District 17

May 31, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN ⎯ Mariah Phillips, an educator, businesswoman, and mother of five, is the Democrat running for County Commissioner in District 17. The newly redrawn district.... Read More