Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Emergency Response, Bucksnort Explosion Fallout, and Local Safety Spotlight

Show Notes – Monday, October 13, 2025

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

A heavy emergency response unfolds at Iron Gate Village in Murfreesboro after reports of an attempted suicide at a local business near Kroger and Papa John’s Pizza.
Residents across Middle Tennessee continue to process grief and anxiety following the Bucksnort explosion that claimed 16 lives, as investigators and recovery teams work amid dangerous conditions.
Murfreesboro mourns a deadly shooting near Oakland’s Mansion; police have a suspect in custody and believe the incident was isolated.
Laverne Police pursue a street racer early Saturday morning—ending in a crash and the arrest of two injured juveniles.
SafeHome.org ranks Murfreesboro as the 37th safest city in the U.S. for trick-or-treaters, offering reassurance for families ahead of Halloween.
Environmental concerns rise again at Middle Point Landfill after the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issues its seventh violation this year. City officials move to gain greater oversight through annexation.
Murfreesboro’s Indivisible group prepares for its “No King’s Day of Action Rally” on October 18th, promoting peaceful civic engagement and democratic values.
Registration opens for the 2025 Murfreesboro Christmas Parade, themed “A Sweet Christmas,” set for December 14th through downtown.