Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Celebrates Grand Opening of Poplar Hill Middle School

Jul 26, 2026 at 04:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Hundreds of local residents gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Poplar Hill Middle School..... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Legacy: Frances Rosales on Public Education, Safety, & Funding

Jul 24, 2026 at 11:16 am

Rutherford County School Board Vice Chair Frances Rosales joins Bryan Barrett to discuss her tenure, school safety initiatives, and the critical need for alternative funding.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools: 2026-2027 Back-to-School Guide & Skyward Updates

Jul 20, 2026 at 11:24 am

Gear up for the 2026-2027 school year with essential updates directly from Murfreesboro City Schools. Discover crucial dates for upcoming open houses, step-by-step troublesh.... Read More

Holloway High School vs. Virtual Learning: Fact vs. Fiction in Rutherford County Education

Jul 15, 2026 at 10:25 am

Holloway High School is rewriting the rules of the traditional high school experience in Rutherford County by shifting away from the crowded halls of massive institutions an.... Read More

Permanent Daylight Saving Time Advances, Jail Decision Looms and MTSU Launches Presidential Search | July 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The U.S. House approves the Sunshine Protection Act, advancing a proposal to make daylight sav.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Introduces Synergy and New Mobile App for 2026-2027 School Year

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:19 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big digital changes are taking place across Rutherford County classrooms, and school officials are highlighting two completely separate upgra.... Read More

UPDATE: Case Continued for Former Contract Bus Driver Facing 41 Child Sex Abuse-Related Charges

Jul 13, 2026 at 09:06 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County criminal case involving 41 child sexual abuse-related charges has been continued, with the defendant now sch.... Read More

United Way’s STUFF THE BUS Rolls into its 18th Summer

Jul 09, 2026 at 02:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - United Way of South Central Tennessee is celebrating a milestone this summer — 15 years of Stuff the Bus, the back‑to‑school effort that’.... Read More

Veteran Officer Tapped to Lead Rutherford County School Safety

Jul 09, 2026 at 10:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools is turning to a familiar face with deep roots in both education and law enforcement. Veteran officer and longtime classro.... Read More

Poplar Hill Middle School Team Moves In Prior to August Opening

Jul 08, 2026 at 08:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The brand-new campus for Poplar Hill Middle School marked a major milestone on Wednesday as the school team officially moved into the building. Te.... Read More

TN Tax Free Weekend and Back to School ALMOST HERE!

Jul 08, 2026 at 04:23 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Can you believe we’re already talking about BACK TO SCHOOL? Across Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, families are gearing up for the 202.... Read More

Online Predators Targeting Children: TBI Urges Parents to Talk Before a Crisis Happens

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is renewing a warning that parents, teachers, coaches and caregivers in Rutherford County should t.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Sports Awards & Education Foundation Grants

Jun 26, 2026 at 11:07 am by Producer

Rutherford County Schools are stepping into the spotlight with groundbreaking initiatives designed to celebrate student-athletes and fund classroom innovation. This episode.... Read More

What Really Happens Behind the Scenes of the 52,000-Student Rutherford County School District?

Jun 23, 2026 at 12:15 pm by Producer

Managing a booming district of over 52,000 students requires a masterclass in logistics, budgeting, and communication. Chief Communications Officer James Evans pulls back th.... Read More

Greg Wyant named RCS athletic director; Jena Jones named to new Athletic Supervisor

Jun 17, 2026 at 02:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools is turning a new page in its athletics leadership. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today that longtime coach and school‑level athlet.... 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 Co. Schools Chair Claire Maxwell joins host Bill Wilson

Jun 08, 2026 at 10:33 am by Producer

How is Tennessee's fastest-growing county scaling its infrastructure without sacrificing educational excellence? Rutherford County School Board Chair Claire Maxwell steps in.... Read More

La Vergne High Students Build Race-Ready Harley-Davidson for National Competition

Jun 01, 2026 at 11:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Students at La Vergne High School are preparing to unveil a professionally built flat track motorcycle after spending months transforming.... Read More

Riverdale High Names Alumnus Wayne Kendrick Head Baseball Coach

Jun 01, 2026 at 12:16 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Riverdale High School baseball alumnus is stepping up to lead the Warriors. School officials announced Wayne Kendrick as the new head baseball c.... Read More

Buchanan Elementary Principal Ashley Witt Named Tennessee Principal of the Year Semifinalist

May 29, 2026 at 10:49 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Rutherford County school leader is getting statewide recognition for her impact on local students. State education officials named Buchanan Elem.... Read More