Secretary of State Tre Hargett and Rutherford County legislators presented a $2,500 check to Rutherford County Archives Thursday. The grant was awarded through the Tennessee State Library and Archives. “This grant provides Rutherford County archivists supplies necessary to properly preserve the county’s history. I appreciate the Rutherford County delegation’s support for this grant,” said Secretary…
Rutherford County will host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collections (HHW) on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Items can be taken to the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department located at 4765 Florence Road, Murfreesboro between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This is the ONLY location where HHW items will be accepted. “We usually have a…
After his unfortunate and unexpected passing, Liberty University awarded Rutherford County Commissioner Steve Ervin his Doctorate of Education. Ervin began pursuing his doctorate shortly after beginning his career with Rutherford County and was on track to graduate in December 2020. Ervin passed away in April 2020 after suffering a massive heart attack. His wife, Debbie,…
State Senators Shane Reeves and Dawn White joined State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. to return $10,617.79 in Unclaimed Property to Mayor Bill Ketron on behalf of Rutherford County government. Unclaimed property is money turned over to the State by businesses and organizations that were unable to locate the rightful owner. The Unclaimed Property Division…
Tourism in Rutherford County, Tennessee hit an all-time high in 2019 with $385 million in travel expenditures, according to recently released numbers from the U.S. Travel Association. While the pandemic is threatening the travel industry, this report reinforces the importance of tourism to the local economy. “Tourism is an important part of our county’s formula…
Very few people have the type of special personality that Ms. Darlyn Green exhibits. After just a few short minutes of talking to her, it shines through…much like her smile. Green retired July 24 after completing 35 years with the Rutherford County Trustee’s Office. “I want to congratulate Darlyn on her retirement after 35 years…
Mayor Bill Ketron announced late last week to employees that Rutherford County Offices will re-open to the general public beginning Friday, May 22. Ketron informed employees that social distancing protocols are to remain in place until further notice. Special counter guards have been installed in high traffic offices including but not limited to Planning/Engineering, County…
Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Tuesday that Patricia Breeding has been hired to serve in the new role of Recovery Director and Alissa Phillips has been promoted to Probation Director, effective Wednesday, May 6. After the untimely death of Commissioner Steve Ervin, who also served as Director of Probation and Recovery Courts, Mayor Ketron…
The Rutherford County Mayors’ Caucus (RCMC) met Friday after the release of Governor Bill Lee’s guidelines for “reopening Tennessee responsibility,” also known as the “Tennessee Pledge,” to discuss how it will impact the citizens of Rutherford County. Governor Lee announced Thursday afternoon that restaurants will open Monday, April 27, operating at 50 percent of seating…
“Rutherford County is strong and our citizens are even stronger.” You’ve heard that phrase many times over the last few months of this unprecedented health situation. You’ve heard it because it’s true. Our community members have stepped up to slow the spread of the virus, our Mayors within the County formed an experienced and dedicated…