Rutherford County News

Rutherford Jobs Stay Strong, Recycling Improves & Murfreesboro Election Forum Highlights City Growth | June 26, 2026

Jun 26, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, June 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County’s unemployment rate remains low at 2.6% for May, continuing to outperform T.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro and County Mayor Clash Over Courthouse Concert Setup

Jun 25, 2026 at 11:43 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The tension over whether Friday Night Live’s stage should be on the west side or east side of square boiled over Thursday evenin.... Read More

Tennessee’s New Education Laws, Execution Protocol Questions & Rutherford County Fourth of July Plans | Jun. 24, 2026

Jun 24, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

  Wednesday, June 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee’s new Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act takes effect July 1, allowing.... Read More

Tennessee THC Ban Looms, DCS Civil Rights Complaints & Project Milkweed Returns | June 23, 2026

Jun 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

  Tuesday, June 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee dispensaries prepare for a major July 1 change as a new state law takes full e.... Read More

Smyrna Teen Charged After Allegedly Driving Toward Nashville Police Officer and K-9

Jun 22, 2026 at 09:57 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Rutherford County teenager from Smyrna was arrested over the weekend after allegedly driving directly toward a Metro Nashville Police officer and his.... Read More

Fisk Shooting Arrests, Gas Station Skimmer Chase & Smyrna Sinkhole | Jun. 17, 2026

Jun 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two 18-year-olds are arrested in Murfreesboro in connection with the January fatal shooting of.... Read More

WGNS RoundTable: District 21 Candidate Jeff Lloyd Discusses Growth and Landfill Concerns

Jun 16, 2026 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

This morning on the WGNS RoundTable, Rick Hall and Wayne Blair took a closer look at local politics with guest Jeff Lloyd, who is running for the Rutherford County Commission.... Read More

Gas Prices Ease, La Vergne Fire Response, and Rutherford Students Gear Up for Route 66 Great Race | Jun. 16, 2026

Jun 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee drivers are seeing some relief at the pump, with Rutherford County gas prices averaging.... Read More

KIK App Warning, School Behavior Concerns, Inflation Pressure & Uninsured Drivers | Jun. 15, 2026

Jun 15, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, June 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Parents across Rutherford County are urged to review their children’s apps after a national.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Says Court Ruling Confirms Warning Over Retroactive Tax Changes

Jun 11, 2026 at 09:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A Tennessee administrative judge has ruled that 12 Rutherford County properties should be classified as residential, not commercial, reversing retroact.... Read More

La Vergne Police Invite Residents to Community Safety Meeting on June 24

Jun 11, 2026 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. - Residents in La Vergne will have an opportunity later this month to speak directly with police leadership about crime trends, neighborhood concerns, and ong.... Read More

Kyle Chrisley Indicted this Month in Rutherford County Following Alleged Tussle with Deputies this Past December

Jun 10, 2026 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Reality television personality Kyle Chrisley is once again making headlines in Middle Tennessee, but this time the spotlight is shinin.... Read More

Marketplace Shooting, Murfreesboro Budget, Major Developments & Tennessee Hemp Rules | June 8, 2026

Jun 08, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, June 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Facebook Marketplace meetup in La Vergne turns violent, resulting in gunfire, one injury, and fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves New Kroger, Ascension Hospital, and Clarius Tech Park

Jun 06, 2026 at 02:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council approved three major development projects that will bring significant infrastructure investments to Rutherford Count.... Read More

More Police, New Roads, No Tax Hike: Murfreesboro Passes Massive FY27 Budget

Jun 05, 2026 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council approved a balanced $782 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on Thursday night, moving forward with major investme.... Read More

Tennessee Immigration Law Lawsuit, National Donut Day & TSSAA Proposals | June 5, 2026

Jun 05, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, June 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A newly filed federal class action lawsuit challenges a Tennessee immigration law set to take effe.... Read More

MTSU Women Gain Second Chance at Full Tuition as Scholarship Deadline Extends

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Nontraditional female students at Middle Tennessee State University have more time to secure a free year of college. The June S. Anderson Foundati.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Hosts Lightning Bugs and Lemonade Event

Jun 03, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oaklands Mansion is welcoming Rutherford County residents back to its grounds this Friday (June 5th), for the annual Lightning Bugs and Lemonade e.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Have One Week Left to Apply for Ice Storm Relief

Jun 03, 2026 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents affected by January's severe ice storm have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The final dea.... Read More

Amber Alert Canceled, La Vergne Considers AI Dispatch Tool, and Friday Night Live Returns | Jun. 3, 2026

Jun 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Clarksville’s Amber Alert for 3-year-old Tyler Hall is canceled after the child is found.... Read More