An automotive supplier announced Wednesday it is expanding its operations and creating 80 new jobs in Smyrna. Valeo North America, Inc. said it will invest $25 million in Rutherford County through the expansion. “It is always great news when a company chooses to expand in Tennessee, and I want to thank Valeo for its continued…
Ever feel like you’re in an ever losing battle, fighting traffic on Interstate 24, especially during rush hour? If so, you’re not alone. Bumper to bumper traffic. Drivers going nowhere fast. The commute into Nashville is a job in itself. News 2 rode along with two commuters to see how they survive it. “There is…
The Residence at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro is now fully operational, having admitted its first patient this weekon Tuesday evening. The new facility celebrated a ceremonial grand opening and dedication in May and successfully completed its state licensing survey last week, allowing care to be provided within its walls. Now, the doors have opened and compassionate, specialized care for the end…
A Robertson County inmate was shot and killed after he reportedly stabbed a deputy with a screwdriver inside a Vanderbilt University medical clinic. Authorities told News 2 the inmate, identified as Rodney Cole, was being transported to the Thompson Lane clinic at 100 Oaks for a medical appointment when the incident happened on the third…
A change to an important Tennessee law is going into effect this weekend before the busy travel holiday. According to AAA, 37.5 million people will hit the roads for the Fourth of July. Laurence Cameron puts in more than 500 miles on American interstates and occasionally, he has to stop and check to make sure…
Murfreesboro police are on the hunt for vandals who have been going around the city shattering the windows of cars, homes, and businesses. It appears the vandals have gone from targeting property to people. Jeff Wallis opened a Boost Mobile location on North Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro three years ago, and it has been quite…
Murfreesboro police are searching for a man and woman accused of robbing two travelers at a gas station Tuesday. It happened at the Kangaroo Express on Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro. Police said two women from Illinois stopped at the station to get gas. While filling up, the driver reported a man tried to get…
This morning around 7:36a.m. officers were dispatched to Kroger on Old Fort Pkwy in reference to a deceased person inside a parked vehicle. Officers arrived and confirmed the person was deceased. The death is not believed to be suspicious. The CID is conducting a routine unattended death investigation.
Congratulations to Donatos Pizza for their ribbon cutting on Monday, June 26th at 4:30pm. Donatos Pizza is located at 3284 Franklin Road- Suite G- Murfreesboro, TN 37128 (to the right of Sherwin Williams as you look at the building) and can be contacted at 870-489-6192.
One person is in custody after a shooting was reported on Vanderbilt’s 100 Oaks campus Wednesday afternoon. It happened just before 2 p.m. at the campus on Thompson Lane. Police remain on the scene and News 2 has learned the suspect has been subdued. It is unknown if anyone was hurt and additional information was…