Rutherford County News

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Emerges as State Leader in Reentry Pilot Program

May 13, 2026 at 07:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - A groundbreaking pilot program in Tennessee is giving individuals in custody a renewed opportunity for success through workforce development, educat.... Read More

Hometown Idol Hero, Kroger Flood Fears & Tennessee’s Map Fight Heats Up | May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro native Jordan McCullough finishes runner-up on Season 24 of American Idol after ad.... Read More

Smyrna Lawmaker Secures Tougher Penalties For Fatal Hit-And-Run Drivers

May 12, 2026 at 09:05 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local lawmaker is changing state law to ensure hit-and-run drivers face real time behind bars. State Representative Robert Stevens of Smyrna sponso.... Read More

School Lockdowns Cleared, Fatal Murfreesboro Crash, I-24 Teen Arrests & La Vergne Traffic Changes | May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Multiple Tennessee schools were placed on lockdown Monday after threatening phone calls targeted.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Schools Placed on Lockdown After Morning Threats

May 11, 2026 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News UPDATE) - Multiple schools across Tennessee were placed on lockdown Monday morning after a series of threatening phone calls targeted campus.... Read More

Murfreesboro Event Center Plans, Stonecrest Safety Honor & New School Leaders | May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A long-vacant Murfreesboro property at Medical Center Parkway and Gateway Boulevard is moving towa.... Read More

Tennessee Redistricting, Murfreesboro Road Plans & Jordan McCullough’s Hometown Celebration | May 8, 2026

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

Friday, May 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee’s revised congressional maps trigger a special qualifying period for 2026 U.S. Hous.... Read More

State GOP Leaders Reach Consensus on Congressional Map Splitting Rutherford County

May 06, 2026 at 04:55 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s days as a single-district community are likely coming to an end as state lawmakers fast-track a new congressional map. The.... Read More

MTE Moving Power Lines Near Stones River Battlefield

May 06, 2026 at 03:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric is preparing to move power lines in a busy part of Murfreesboro to make the local grid more reliable. Starting May 11th,.... Read More

Mother Thanks First Responders After Missing 3-Year-Old Found Near Smyrna Home

May 05, 2026 at 08:33 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Rutherford County mother is thanking first responders after her 3-year-old son was quickly found Friday after wandering away from home near Almaville R.... Read More

Loaded Guns Found at Rutherford County Proms, Gas Prices Spike & Stroke Survivor Inspires Hope | May 5, 2026

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

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Loaded handguns were recovered during security checks at two separate Rutherford County school pro.... Read More

Special Olympics Area 16 & American Idol’s Jordan McCullogh in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2026 at 11:27 am by Producer

Murfreesboro is buzzing with elite talent and community spirit as the city hosts the Special Olympics for Area 16 while cheering on hometown hero Jordan McCullough in the Am.... Read More

Who’s Running in Tuesday’s Election? Gun Store Burglary & Coach Mack Hawks Retires | May 4, 2026

May 04, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate a smash-and-grab burglary at Black Frog Arms and Range, where suspe.... Read More

Voter Fraud Arrest & Murfreesboro Crime Alert & Why You Can’t Find Bapple | May 1, 2026

May 01, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police ask for help identifying a suspect accused of stealing an older model pickup tr.... Read More

Tim Hortons Expands Murfreesboro Footprint With Two New Locations

Apr 30, 2026 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Coffee lovers in Rutherford County have something new to brew over as Tim Hortons prepares to open two new locations in Murfreesboro. Construction.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry Highlights Major Health Care Wins in Tennessee Legislature

Apr 30, 2026 at 01:18 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, announced significant health care and workforce accomplishments aimed at strengthening Tennessee&rs.... Read More

Trial Delayed in Child Abuse Case, Murfreesboro Singer Hits American Idol Top 5 & $5K Scam Warning | Apr. 29, 2026

Apr 29, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A high-profile Rutherford County trial involving Benjamin and Chantel Garlic—facing 20.... Read More

Tennessee Appeals Court Vacates Stalking Conviction in Rutherford County Over Double Jeopardy Violation

Apr 28, 2026 at 09:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has vacated the aggravated stalking conviction of Bradley J. Cooper, ruling that his subsequent prosecution in Ru.... Read More

Rutherford Schools Ten Commandments Vote, Vandalism Investigation & Hometown Heroes Honored | Apr. 28, 2026

Apr 28, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

  Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools move forward with a unanimous vote to potentially reintroduce t.... Read More

High-Performance Yamaha ATV Linked to Weekend Police Chase in Rutherford County

Apr 27, 2026 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE-TENNESSEE - Two individuals are in custody after allegedly operating off-road vehicles recklessly on public streets and attempting to flee from law enforceme.... Read More