Rutherford Roundup News Podcast

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Kick off your day with a daily podcast delivering the latest local news, events, and stories from Rutherford County, keeping you informed and connected to your community

  1. 20h ago

    Health Alerts, Early Voting, Community Events and MTSU Honors | Jul. 13, 2026

    Monday, July 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Federal health officials track a seasonal rise in cyclosporiasis, with confirmed cases reported in Tennessee and across the country.Rutherford County residents are urged to practice safe food handling and seek medical care for persistent or recurring diarrhea.Doctors report an increase in tick bites and illnesses including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and alpha-gal syndrome.Early voting begins Friday, July 17, for the August 6 state primary and county general election.Rutherford County’s vote center system allows registered voters to cast ballots at any open early voting location.Greenhouse Ministries announces the return of Live in the Boro on September 18 at Hop Springs, featuring American Idol finalist Jordan McCullough.Former MTSU men’s basketball coach Kermit Davis is inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.MTSU women’s basketball coach Rick Insell receives the Pat Summitt Lifetime Achievement Award.Tennessee historian Carroll Van West releases “Tennessee’s Frontier Century Farms” as he concludes decades of work preserving the state’s history.

    6 min

  2. 3d ago

    Smyrna Court Cases, New School Safety Director and Rutherford County’s Rapid Growth | July 10, 2026

    Friday, July 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A suspect charged in connection with the deadly attempted robbery of Harlan Dwayne Webb in Smyrna is scheduled for a plea hearing on July 23.A former Smyrna restaurant manager receives a 20-year prison sentence following an illegal relationship with a minor employee.Rutherford County Schools names Stephen McLehan as its new Director of Safety, succeeding retiring director Patty Ozer.Murfreesboro Police urge residents to use monitored exchange locations after three juveniles are arrested in an armed robbery tied to an Instagram clothing sale.The United Way of South Central Tennessee celebrates 15 years of Stuff the Bus, which has supplied more than 50,000 students since 2012.Tennessee records nearly 24,900 new business filings during the first quarter of 2026—the highest first-quarter total in 33 years.New projections show Rutherford County’s population could surpass 741,000 by 2070.

    5 min

  3. 5d ago

    Gas Line Rupture, Rainfall Crash Risks & Smyrna Stroke Care Recognition | July 8, 2026

    The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A construction crew struck a two-inch gas line near 220 West Northfield Boulevard in Murfreesboro, forcing a two-hour traffic closure before Atmos Energy gave the all clear.Warren County authorities are investigating a reported hit-and-run outside a Dollar General on Smithville Highway after a store manager was allegedly struck by a fleeing driver.A new traffic safety analysis ranks Tennessee fifth in the nation for rainfall-related traffic deaths, with safety officials urging drivers to slow down and stay alert during wet weather.Murfreesboro police blocked traffic near South Church Street and Middle Tennessee Boulevard after a CSX railroad crossing malfunction created safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians.Smyrna police are seeking help identifying three people connected to reported thefts at a fireworks tent in a Kroger parking lot ahead of the Fourth of July.TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for timely, research-based stroke care.

    6 min

  4. Jul 6

    La Vergne Rumors Cleared, Data Center Debate, Vehicle Burglaries & Workforce Pell | July 6, 2026

    Monday, July 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: La Vergne Police clarify that a weekend vehicle pursuit into Metro Nashville and a Lake Forest power outage were unrelated incidents, despite online rumors.Nashville Electric Service confirms the La Vergne outage stemmed from a separate issue during the Fourth of July weekend.Middle Tennessee communities weigh concerns over data centers, with Woodbury voting to prohibit them and other areas considering moratoriums.Murfreesboro Police arrest three alleged vehicle burglars near apartment complexes on Warrior Drive and South Church Street.Police report vehicle burglaries in Murfreesboro are down 50% compared to this time last year, while reminding residents to lock cars and remove valuables.Holiday traffic brings delays in Rutherford County, including a minor crash at Northwest Broad Street and North Thompson Lane.TDOT urges drivers to buckle up, slow down, stay hydrated, and watch for heat-related driving risks.Tennessee launches a new Federal Workforce Pell program to support short-term training for high-demand careers.Rutherford County students at MTSU, TCATs, and Motlow State Community College could benefit from expanded Pell Grant access.Read To Succeed highlights literacy’s role in local opportunity after distributing nearly 150 books at Murfreesboro’s Juneteenth Festival.

    5 min

  5. Jul 2

    Rutherford Home Prices Rise, THP Cruiser Contest, College Grove Homicide & July 4th Safety | July 3, 2026

    In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County homeowners continue to see strong property values as Tennessee’s housing market remains stable in the first quarter of 2026.MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center reports that Tennessee home prices rose 0.82% quarterly, with the Nashville MSA, including Rutherford County, up 1.1%.The Tennessee Highway Patrol asks residents to vote in the national Best Looking Cruiser Contest, with the top entries featured in the 2027 calendar supporting trooper scholarships.A homicide investigation is underway near the Rutherford County line in College Grove after a woman was found dead in the Falls Grove subdivision.Williamson County detectives are seeking surveillance footage recorded between midnight and 3 a.m. near Wellsford Lane.Murfreesboro first responders handled two Wednesday crashes, including a bicyclist struck near South Church Street and Innsbruck Drive and a three-vehicle crash on New Salem Highway.Nourish Food Bank names Erin R. Floyd as its next executive director, bringing nonprofit experience from United Way, Second Harvest Food Bank, and St. Luke’s Community House.Nourish continues its work across Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and Nashville, serving more than 75,000 people last year and supporting Rutherford County students through weekend food bags.Murfreesboro Fire Rescue shares fireworks safety reminders ahead of Independence Day, urging residents to cool and soak used fireworks and consider attending professional shows.🔗 Listen & Learn More:

    6 min

  6. Jun 26

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

    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 Tennessee’s statewide rate of 3.6%.Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and La Vergne also post strong job numbers, with La Vergne improving to a 2.4% unemployment rate.Rutherford County’s Single Stream Recycling Program cuts its contamination rate nearly in half, dropping to 5.6% in the latest audit.County officials report more than 462 tons of material diverted from landfills last month, with mattress recycling expected to begin in August.Murfreesboro mayoral and city council candidates take part in a public forum ahead of the August 6 municipal elections.Candidates address growth, traffic, zoning, schools, public safety, and support for firefighters and police officers.The Center for the Arts and the Tennessee Philharmonic Wild Orchestra prepare for a Patriotic Review concert on July 2 in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.Smyrna announces details for its annual Independence Day celebration at Lee Victory Recreation Park, featuring Rubik’s Groove, vendors, inflatables, and fireworks.Smyrna Police outline traffic closures around Sam Ridley Parkway and nearby roads for the July 2 celebration.Health experts urge residents to stay hydrated, take indoor breaks, and check on vulnerable neighbors as heat index values top 105 degrees.

    6 min

  7. Jun 24

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

    Wednesday, June 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee’s new Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act takes effect July 1, allowing educators to discuss Christianity’s influence on the founding of the United States without creating a required curriculum.Attorneys for death row inmate Anthony Darryl Hines ask Governor Bill Lee for a reprieve ahead of his scheduled August 5 execution, citing concerns over Tennessee’s execution protocol.Several new Tennessee laws begin July 1, including voucher expansion, airport authority board changes, expanded deadly force protections, tougher food tampering penalties, commercial vehicle penalties, and statewide 287(g) requirements.Rutherford County communities prepare for Independence Day celebrations in Smyrna, Murfreesboro, La Vergne, and Buchanan.Murfreesboro leaders approve a downtown social district allowing adults 21 and older to carry approved alcoholic drinks within a designated outdoor area beginning July 15.Murfreesboro city officials extend funding for the police department’s real-time crime center, while residents continue raising privacy concerns over surveillance tools and license plate readers.

    6 min

  8. Jun 23

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

    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 effect, banning THC products with a concentration of 0.3% or higher.Public Chapter 526 reclassifies THCA as a precursor to THC, raising concerns for Rutherford County customers who use THCA products for pain, anxiety, or sleep.Some dispensary owners say the ban could remove a major portion of their business, with one manager estimating affected products make up about 60% of sales.State Rep. Afton Ben files 14 civil rights complaints against the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.The complaints include allegations involving Rutherford County and other counties, with requests for a federal investigation, review of case records, and stronger protections for families reporting misconduct.A Wilson County lawsuit raises a statewide transparency question over whether private companies performing public services should be subject to Tennessee’s public records laws.The case centers on records tied to wastewater services and could be watched closely across Middle Tennessee, including in Rutherford County.TDOT’s Project Milkweed returns for 2026, offering free seed packets during National Pollinator Week from June 22 through June 28 while supplies last.This year’s seed options include red milkweed, common milkweed, and a native urban flower blend designed to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators.Middle Tennessee celebrates new statewide title holders as Ms. Nashville McElhin Haslett is crowned Miss Tennessee 2026 at Belmont University’s Fisher Center.

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