Rutherford County legal news

Tennessee Appeals Court Rejects Google Maps and AI Evidence in Rutherford County Drug Case

Jul 20, 2026 at 06:33 pm

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld a Rutherford County judge’s decision to dismiss an inmate’s attem.... Read More

Man Faces 45 Charges in Rutherford County Case Involving Alleged Violations of Protection Order

Mar 03, 2026 at 11:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Rutherford County court case involving dozens of alleged violations of a protective order could carry significant legal consequen.... Read More

Justice Over Time: A Child’s Name Change and Murder Cases Revisited

Jan 02, 2026 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

Podcast Description: On this edition of WGNS Action Line, the discussion turns to the realities of criminal justice in Rutherford County—past and present. Host J. Paul N.... Read More

Divorce and Orders of Protection Lead Local Court Filings; Tort Cases Nearly Nonexistent

Nov 13, 2025 at 12:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — One of the most recent annual summaries released by the Tennessee Judiciary highlights a striking statistic for Rutherford County: zero tort cases.... Read More
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