Rutherford County News

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

Severe Weather Threat, Low Early Voting Turnout & Arrests in Armed Robbery Case | Apr. 27, 2026

Apr 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, April 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County braces for a multi-day severe weather threat, with damaging winds expected ove.... Read More

New Christiana Solar Facility Uses Patented Technology to Preserve Tennessee Farmland

Apr 23, 2026 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee Electric and Silicon Ranch will host a formal dedication ceremony on April 30 to celebrate the opening of the Christiana Solar Farm.... Read More

UPDATED: Rotten Egg Smell Across Rutherford County Linked to Planned Gas Release in Maury County, TN

Apr 23, 2026 at 12:05 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Residents across parts of Rutherford County noticed an unusual “rotten egg” odor on Tuesday, prompting questions and concern throughout the comm.... Read More

Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays Near Smyrna High School

Apr 22, 2026 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A serious single-vehicle crash near Smyrna High School snarled traffic for travelers this (Wednesday) morning. The accident occurred on Lee Victory Park.... Read More

AI Child Exploitation Case Shocks TN, Vape Shop Ban Debate & MTSU Boost | Apr. 22, 2026

Apr 22, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A troubling Nashville investigation highlights the misuse of artificial intelligence, as a 47.... Read More