Rutherford County – TN (12/01/2023) A packed courtroom witnessed nine graduates this week of the arduous 18-month  Recovery Court program which assists individuals with intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation surrounding substance use disorders.  

11/21/2023- The city/county burn ban has been lifted, except for commercial burning within the City of Murfreesboro.  City Commercial burn permits will be reevaluated on Monday, Nov. 27.

Commercial burning in the county requires a permit at all times.  County Commercial burn permits can be applied for immediately now that the ban is lifted. 

Rutherford County - TN (November 17, 2023) Rutherford County Paramedic Daniel Klintworth was awarded the 2023 Paramedic of the Year Award through the Noon Exchange Club Wednesday.

County offices will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day on November 11th.  

City/County issue a burn ban due to on-going drought conditions

                    (L-R) Fire Chief Larry Farley, Firefighter Dillian Parton, Jamie Parton, Commander Adam Rose

10/03/2023      Rutherford County has lifted its burn ban as of this morning. 

Residents should remember that open burning permits are required through the TN Department of Forestry beginning October 15th.