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A limb from a neighbor’s tree once fell through a Memphis roof. That case reached the Tennessee Supreme Court. Here’s what a neighbor can’t legally do at your property line. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws and court rulings are subject to change.
Find up-to-the-minute November 3 election results from Rutherford County, Tennessee.
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - For nearly three decades, Greenhouse Ministries has been a place where struggling families in Rutherford County could find groceries, clothing, encouragement, and hope. Now, the husband-and-wife team who started it all are preparing for retirement. Founders Cliff and Jane Sharp are retiring after 27 years of...
These are the lowest food health scores from October 27 to November 3, 2026, in Rutherford County, with their most recent inspection scores. Not all scores are bad; these are just the lowest health scores.Read more local health inspections here!. Mexiven | 1706 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro | 72 | 10/27/2026.
Finding an affordable home in Tennessee doesn’t have to mean giving up charm, comfort, or a welcoming community. While housing prices in larger cities continue to stretch budgets, several smaller towns across West Tennessee still offer opportunities for buyers hoping to spend less than $200,000. From quiet neighborhoods and...
Tennessee Democrats suffer a loss in the gubernatorial race, but Rutherford County remains hopeful after securing a local win. The Rutherford County Democratic Party held a watch party in downtown Murfreesboro Nov. 3, garnering a crowd of over 60 people attentively watching results of the 2026 midterm elections. Held at...
A substitute teacher at Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School in Murfreesboro is no longer allowed to work anywhere in Rutherford County Schools after she put a student, along with his desk, inside a classroom closet. District officials say the incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and came to light only after another student in the room emailed administrators to report what had happened.
Tennessee voters passed Amendment 2 on Tuesday, which bans a statewide property tax on homeowners. For more than 75 years, Tennessee has not levied a statewide property tax. With Tuesday’s results now in, the Tennessee Constitution remains the same language that will prevent any future tax from the state on properties.
These are the food safety retail health scores for Rutherford County with their most recent inspection score as of November 5, 2026, according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s latest available health score information. This includes grocery stores, Gas Stations, and more. Read more local health inspections here!. NameScoreDateAddressCityZip.
Tennessee voters passed Amendment 3 on Tuesday, which expands the rights afforded to victims of crime during criminal proceedings. The legislation is named for Marsalee Nicholas, the victim in a 1983 murder case out of California. A week after her murder, her family was confronted by her killer in public while he was out on bond. The family claimed they were not aware he had been released.
Tennessee voters easily approved three constitutional amendments on Tuesday, as changes to bail policy, a ban on state property taxes, and a slate of victims’ rights measures became law. With 65 percent of the vote counted. Amendment 1 (bail) had 66 percent of the vote, Amendment 2 (property taxes)...
Corrections and clarifications: This story has been updated to reflect that Rutherford County has five seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Democrats have flipped three of Rutherford County's five state house seats up for election on Nov. 3 with all polling centers reporting. The unofficial Election Day counts await examination and possible adjustment for certification Nov. 16 by the Rutherford County Election Commission. Here are the takeaways. Rutherford County election results: Republicans hold most seats. Democrats make gains Windrow unseats Rep. Stevens in TN House 13 Democrat Brett Windrow won 9,901 votes, or 51.37%, to unseat Republican state Rep. Robert Stevens, who had 9,345 votes, or 48.49%, for the Tennessee House District 13 seat. District 13 includes La Vergne, where Windrow serves on the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Rockvale, Eagleville, Blackman and Almaville communities on the southwest and west sides of the county. "This is an area of the county and the state that’s special to me," said Windrow, who's also a trial attorney. "I've been fighting under the premise that these people deserve better. They have put a lot of faith in me, especially from a plus-20 Trump district, and now I'm committed to do the
Smart glasses are now off-limits during testing in Rutherford County classrooms, after the local school board moved to ban the wearable devices over fears students could use them to cheat. The decision adds Tennessee's Rutherford County to a fast-growing list of school systems nationwide tightening rules around internet-connected eyewear as the technology becomes harder to spot and easier to misuse.
Murfreesboro's planning commission has given an early green light to National Health Investors' plans for a new corporate headquarters, accepting an initial design review for the 23,800-square-foot office building proposed along Gateway Boulevard. The move marks a procedural step forward for the project, though it comes with at least one condition still to be sorted out before construction could move ahead.
The Shelbyville City Council has unanimously approved the purchase of two downtown properties for $300,000 in an effort to protect the city’s drainage infrastructure. According to Bedford County News, the council voted during a special called meeting Monday, November 2, to purchase the properties at 206 and 208 Madison Street, located next to the entrance to the city’s flume.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Three Republican state House incumbents lost their seats in Rutherford County on Tuesday, raising a question about the fast-growing community: Was this a one-election shift, or the beginning of a longer political change?. Democrats point to years of local organizing, voter frustration and a changing...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - More than $10.3 million in roadway safety improvements are planned for Murfreesboro following the announcement of a major federal grant aimed at reducing traffic crashes, preventing serious injuries and saving lives. The City of Murfreesboro has been selected to receive $8,282,947 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. When combined with the city's required local matching funds, the total project investment will reach $10,353,685. Photo above article: Joe B. Jackson Pkwy at S. Church St. in Murfreesboro, TN (Photo by Scott Walker - SmallTownBigWorld.com).
Rutherford County Sees Major Election Upsets (0:14): Democrat Victoria Broderick narrowly defeats longtime Republican Congressman Scott DesJarlais in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District. Three Republican state representatives also lose their seats to Democratic challengers in Rutherford County. Blackburn Proposes Tennessee Version of DOGE (1:07): Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn announces plans to...
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - This year's Veterans Day ceremony on Murfreesboro's historic square will be unlike any before it, blending local history, patriotic remembrance, and America's 250th anniversary into one special community gathering. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. this coming Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, on the east side...
The City of Murfreesboro was awarded an $8.3 federal grant to upgrade traffic signals, add pedestrian warning lights and improve emergency response.
