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Rutherford County Faces Rising Needs in Youth Housing, Schools, and Child Care, Report Finds

Jan 08, 2026 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — New data from The State of the Child in Tennessee 2025 report highlights pressing challenges facing children and young adults in Rutherford Co.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks in Tennessee’s Top Five for Child Well-Being

Oct 29, 2025 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Children make up nearly a quarter of Rutherford County’s total population, according to the latest figures from the Tennessee Co.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Celebrates 25 Years of Protecting Children in Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Aug 06, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is marking a major milestone this month as it celebrates 25 years of dedicated service to children and familie.... Read More

Annual report on Tennessee child well-being finds notable decline in child poverty - Full Report to be Released on Jan. 11th

Jan 05, 2023 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

A report is being prepared that highlights the wellbeing of children in Tennessee, which will be released on January 11, 2023. WGNS confirmed on Thursday that the report shows.... Read More