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Flu Season Starting Late but Expected to Increase for the Holidays


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Flu season is ramping up, and it’s important for everyone, especially health care professionals, to not only get the flu vaccine but also educate patients about what to expect.
The current flu season has started later and more gradually than last year, according to William Schaffner, MD, professor of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), although cases are expected to begin increasing in November before falling off in March.
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Murfreesboro is One of the Twenty Fastest Growing Cities in the United States


MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro is ranked as one of the top 20 fastest growing cities in the United States. With more, here is WGNS' Ron Jordan. Growth patterns show Murfreesboro's population increased by 19.1% between 2017 and 2022.
Last year, Murfreesboro was ranked as the number 3 "Boomtown" in America, according to SmartAsset. The study showed a 15% growth in new businesses and a 31% growth in housing. That same research said that workers in the 'Boro have seen a 41.9% increase in . ....

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Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County This Week


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Last week, Tennesseans saw about a 7-cent rise in gas prices. This week, GasBuddy reports the Volunteer State has seen an 8.2 cents fall in the price per gallon for gas since last week, averaging $3.00 per gallon today. GasBuddy surveys 3,821 stations in Tennessee to calculate the average price. Prices in Tennessee are 24.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 24.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to the AAA auto club, gas prices in Rutherf . ....

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10th Annual Statewide Event Gives Everyone a Chance to Plant

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms and in their communities during the 10th annual Tennessee Tree Day event, taking place on March 16th, 2024. Online tree reservations are open to the public now through March 4, 2024, and residents are encouraged to reserve trees as soon as possible to get the best selection. Supplies are limited and trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Particip . ....

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10% of Single-Family Properties in Rutherford County are Owned by Commercial Companies



RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Reports indicate about 10% of the single family homes in Rutherford County are now owned by out of state corporations. That was Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr.
The mayor said at some point, he believes there was a conscious decision to charge these corporations the residential tax rate, as opposed to a commercial tax rate - which is what a commercial apartment complex would be charged on their income producing property. A REIT, or a Real Estate Investment Trust . ....

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