Dr. "Jimmy" Sullivan

Rockvale High Leader Named New Principal of Rockvale Elementary

Apr 19, 2026 at 12:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- Rutherford County Schools has a new leader for one of its largest campuses. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced Jason Crutchfield will.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Update: Dr. Jimmy Sullivan on Academic Growth and New High School Construction

Apr 09, 2026 at 10:33 am by Producer

Rutherford County Schools is now the highest-performing district in Tennessee for academic growth, surpassing even Williamson County. Dr. Jimmy Sullivan, Director of Schools.... Read More

Holloway Graduate Dr. Jessica Supakhan Named Principal of Both Alma Mater and Virtual School

Mar 26, 2026 at 10:14 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Board of Education has announced a historic homecoming for one of its own. Dr. Jessica Supakhan, the educator responsi.... Read More

Teen Faces Charges After Gun Detected at Riverdale High School

Feb 24, 2026 at 11:21 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A 17-year-old student at Riverdale High School has been formally charged after authorities discovered a concealed firearm on campus Tuesday.... Read More

Holman Appointed to Lead La Vergne Lake Elementary Following Johnson’s Retirement

Feb 22, 2026 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A familiar face is returning to lead the halls of La Vergne Lake Elementary School following a significant leadership transition in the Rutherf.... Read More

Eighth-Grade Student Charged After Inoperable Handgun Found at Christiana Middle School

Feb 02, 2026 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) Summary: An eighth-grade student at Christiana Middle School was charged Monday after a weapons detection system alerted school staff t.... Read More

Rutherford County Faces Mandate to build $400-Million Jail...5‑Year Clock Begins January 1st

Dec 26, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For many longtime Rutherford County residents, this story has an unsettling sense of déjà vu. Three times in the past several decades,.... Read More

April Sneed Named Principal of New Poplar Hill Middle School in Rutherford County

Nov 05, 2025 at 05:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – In a move that's both a homecoming and a bold step forward for local education, April Sneed has been tapped to lead the brand-new Poplar Hil.... Read More

Audrey Johnson to Lead Rutherford County School Transportation

Nov 01, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Schools is gearing up for a new chapter in student transportation as Audrey Johnson prepares to take the wheel as the district’s nex.... Read More

From Siegel to the District: Larry Creasy Steps into New Leadership Role

Oct 30, 2025 at 10:27 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - As the calendar turns to 2026, Rutherford County Schools will welcome a familiar face into a new district-wide role. Larry Creasy, who has led Siegel High S.... Read More

League of Women Voters host Civic Forum on "School Choice"

Oct 20, 2025 at 10:46 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County is opening the doors the for a free forum titled “Civic Education: Vouchers, Charter Scho.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: Growth, Safety, and Student Success

Sep 03, 2025 at 01:57 am by WGNS News

In this episode, host Scott Walker sits down with Dr. Jimmy Sullivan, Director of Rutherford County Schools, and James Evans, Chief Communications Officer, to discuss major up.... Read More

Growth + Expenses: "Times Are Changing" at RCS

Jun 02, 2025 at 07:04 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Here's an update on growth in the Rutherford County School system. As reported earlier, last week the Board finalized a new contract with its owner-ope.... Read More

⏩County Schools to Delay prz Proposal Amid Budget Challenges and No Bus Strike Planned

Apr 29, 2025 at 09:52 pm by WGNS

VIDEO FROM RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — In a video message to families, Rutherford County Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan provided key.... Read More

Building the Future: School Director Jimmy Sullivan Discusses New High School Plans and More in Rutherford County

Jan 08, 2025 at 08:49 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the Rutherford County School System negotiates land purchases for constructing a new high school, the costs associated with building.... Read More

County Schools Reopen After Holiday Break & Network Outage

Dec 01, 2024 at 04:22 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – It's back to school for kids after the Thanksgiving break and the county system during that time dealt with a large network outage that disrupted several.... Read More

Asher Sullivan, Son of County Schools Director, Passes Away Saturday

May 18, 2024 at 10:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The son of the Director of the Rutherford County Schools has passed away after becoming trapped in a storm drain (See previous news story here). Asher.... Read More

Facing Unthinkable Choices as the Family of Asher Sullivan Navigate Heartache and Tragedy

May 13, 2024 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS is continuing to follow the tragedy involving the son of the Rutherford County Schools Director, Dr. Jimmy Sullivan. Tragedy that has now.... Read More

Be Safe As You View Eclipse This Monday!

Apr 06, 2024 at 08:11 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – The total eclipse of the sun will take place here during the mid-day hour on Monday, April 8, 2024. Although middle Tennessee is not directly alo.... Read More
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MTSU Astronomers to Open Observatory April 8 for Eclipse / Rutherford Co. Schools Closed and Murfreesboro City Schools Open for Eclipse

Apr 01, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Middle Tennessee State University Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty member will open the MTSU Observatory for.... Read More