Show Notes – Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Middle Point Landfill Faces Seventh Violation: Murfreesboro officials file new complaints citing PFAS contamination and leachate runoff impacting the East Fork Stones River. City leaders plan to fold these violations into an ongoing lawsuit against Republic Services and BFI Waste Systems.

• Air Quality and Odor Issues Persist: Over 4,000 odor complaints logged in four years, alongside Clean Air Act violations tied to gas collection failures and excessive emissions.

• Gas Prices Dip Locally: Rutherford County drivers enjoy an average of $2.53 per gallon, below Tennessee’s statewide average. Neighboring Bedford County reports even lower prices at $2.43.

• SNAP Benefits at Risk Amid Federal Shutdown: More than 690,000 Tennesseans could see a delay in food assistance starting November 1. Governor Bill Lee urges nonprofits to help affected families.

• Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2026: A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment begins in January, averaging $56 per month for 75 million recipients. The maximum taxable earnings cap rises to $184,500.

• Murfreesboro Achieves 2025 Community Goals: The city’s CAPER report highlights over 650 residents assisted through housing, job training, and education programs, with $1.39 million in federal funding allocated.

• Community Connect Launches for Safety: Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue introduces a new platform for residents to share critical household and property details to improve emergency response.

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