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Achievement in Excellence: Detention Center Staff Earn National Certifications

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh recognized several Adult Detention Center correctional officers who earn national certification through the American Jail Association during Thursday’s Rutherford County Commission meeting.
Lt. David Hutsell earned re-certification and Lt. Glen Edgell earned certification as Certified Jail Managers.
Sgt. Adam Sowden and Sgt. William Franzel earned status as Certified Jail Supervisors.
Correctional deputies who achieved the Certified Jail Off . ....

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Mitchell Wants PROPERTY REVALUATION!

Murfreesboro, TN – Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell feels this community needs urgently needs a two-year revaluation. He is making the request to the Rutherford County Commission's STEERING COMMITTEE this coming Monday night (6/3/2024).
Mitchell noted, “Simply put, new growth fills the holes created by the appraisal ratio in the tax levy. As you can see, our rate of growth has slowed from previous decades.
He commented that Rutherford County has a proven record of e . ....

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Mayor Says Legislative Change Could Challenge Rutherford County's Financial Planning

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County continues to experience rapid growth, and with the passage of Senate Bill 2261 and House Bill 2426 the county can increase the school facilities tax from $1.00 to $1.50 per square foot and impose a $1.50 per square foot tax on commercial buildings up to 150,000 square feet. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Car told WGNS in a statement that this legislative change comes with complications that could impact the county's financial planning.
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Rutherford's Kittrell community opposes P.E.A.Y. building name: 'It's a slap in the face'

Rutherford's Kittrell community opposes P.E.A.Y. building name: 'It's a slap in the face'
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Rutherford County Mayor Halts Renaming of Public Safety Building Following Public Opposition

 
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After careful consideration and overwhelming community response, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has vetoed the resolution renaming the Kittrell Public Health & Safety Building.
On May 16, the Rutherford County Commission voted in a 13-7 decision to rename the Public Health & Safety Building in Kittrell, the P.E.A.Y. Public Health & Safety Building.
According to the resolution, this acronym was intended to honor David Leon Adams, Clyde Montgomery El . ....

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