Rutherford County

Oaklands Mansion is the most famous historic house in town.

Rutherford County makes move to help preserve history with a tax abatement

Feb 07, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County took a step becoming the first county in the state to help owners of historic properties with upkeep. At the Feb. 4 Steering Committee meeting, a measure wa.... Read More
Rutherford County Historic Courthouse

Opinion: Why does Bill Ketron want to treat the Square like my granny's living room?

Feb 04, 2019 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

My grandmother had a beautifully decorated living room. It had a definite Asian feel with gifts from my uncles who served in Vietnam festooning the walls. The white carpet st.... Read More
Rutherford County

Rutherford County Commissioner Brad Turner named to Bill Lee's cabinet

Jan 17, 2019 at 01:33 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Commissioner Brad Turner has been appointed to the cabinet of Gov.-elect Bill Lee. Lee announced three appointments Thursday, Jan. 17 to his cabinet for the.... Read More
Lane Argi-Park

4 questions about building a DMV and Clerk's Office at Lane Argi-Park

Jan 15, 2019 at 02:09 pm by Michelle Willard 2

Rutherford County's Board of Commissioners is looking at doing something that on the surface seems like a good idea. Committee Chairman Allen McAdoo said the county is consid.... Read More
Real Estate

Real Estate transactions slow in December, but builders buy for house-building season

Jan 10, 2019 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

The end of the year tends to be slow for exciting property transactions, and that held true in 2018. The largest commercial transaction was for a nearly 10-acre lot on, acc.... Read More
Rutherford Neighborhood Alliance

Opinion: Rutherford County Commission represents 'good ole boy' at its worst

Dec 27, 2018 at 02:00 pm by SusanVera 1

Whether you voted or not, you should be asking yourself if you are getting the representation you want from your county commissioner. The Rutherford Neighborhood Alliance has.... Read More
FAA Approval of drones

Rutherford County leads country with FAA Approval to use drones over crowds

Nov 23, 2018 at 08:00 am by tchoate

Rutherford County, Tennessee has received an FAA approval to conduct commercial UAS ("drone") operations over crowds of people, becoming the first and only.... Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Time for fall cleaning: Household Hazardous Waste Collection date set for Rutherford County

Oct 18, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

All that stuff clogging up your garage and blocking your path to the deep freeze can be disposed of at the fall edition of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection..... Read More
Emergency Medical Services

Ketron, McFarland come to verbal agreement on coordinated Emergency Medical Services

Sep 21, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

A joint task force on Emergency Medical Services appointed by County Mayor Bill Ketron and Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has committed to work together to enhance c.... Read More

Ketron, McFarland committed to coordinated county-wide Emergency Medical Services response

Sep 06, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Newly-elected Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron and City of Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland have appointed a Joint Task Force to review and recommend best practices for t.... Read More

Rutherford County, Murfreesboro ready to fund schools, bike trails (respectively)

Jun 21, 2018 at 12:42 pm by Michelle Willard

The Rutherford County Board of Education took a guided tour (I don't know if it was three hours) of potential sites for new schools over the weekend. After the tour, the boar.... Read More

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