Show Notes – Monday, February 9, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• State Representative Tim Rudd introduces House Bill 1671, co-sponsored by Senator Shane Reeves, aiming to restrict the relocation of homeless individuals from larger cities into Rutherford County without prior approval from local governments, with enforcement authority granted to the Tennessee Attorney General.

  

• New statewide law allowing certified enhanced armed guards to carry rifle-caliber weapons raises concerns over unclear standards, training requirements, and public safety, prompting Middle Tennessee security leaders to seek clarification at an upcoming state hearing.

• Murfreesboro’s Community Investment Trust Committee schedules a public meeting to review charitable grant calculations, FY27 funding recommendations, and the timeline for future nonprofit evaluations tied to proceeds from the sale of the city’s electric department.

• La Vergne police stop a potentially deadly situation after a traffic stop reveals a 17-year-old driver impaired and in possession of alcohol, a firearm, and methamphetamine, leading to multiple serious charges.

• FDA issues a Class II recall on repackaged M&M products sold in Tennessee due to missing allergen warnings, including items distributed under promotional labels connected to a company operating in Rutherford County.

• Rutherford County receives federal emergency assistance following last month’s winter storm after President Donald Trump approves a major disaster declaration, covering emergency services, search and rescue, warming centers, and hazard mitigation efforts.

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