New Census Data: Rutherford County surges by 30%

Aug 16, 2021 at 09:32 am by robmtchl 1

According to information from the US Census Bureau, Rutherford County's population as of April 1, 2020, is 341,486. That is up 78,882 people from the 2010 census. Of the larg.... Read More

Rapid Development May Encroach on Historic Cemeteries

Aug 06, 2021 at 10:45 am by robmtchl 12

The people who lived before us are often just beneath our feet, even if their tombs are sometimes forgotten. Lost under urban development, they are rediscovered when a subway.... Read More

America, The Open Road Awaits!

Aug 05, 2021 at 09:00 am by robmtchl

From the first "road trips" of the pioneers lighting out for the riches of the West to the California Gold Rush to the Dust Bowl refugees of the Great Depression chasing jobs.... Read More

BestPlaces.com ranks Nashville/Rutherford County 'Manliest' area in the nation

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:00 am by robmtchl 1

BestPlaces.com Manliest Cities Article ranked what makes a city manly from 50 major metropolitan areas. Using criteria such as number of professional sports tea.... Read More

To Dump or not to dump? Thats the question about landfills

Jul 20, 2021 at 09:30 am by robmtchl 1

To dump, or not to dump? That's the question! Landfill dumping has been a main approach for municipal solid wastes disposal and will be continued in the near future. However,.... Read More

How should Rutherford County use its American Rescue Plan funds?

Jul 16, 2021 at 10:00 am by robmtchl 1

The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury released a memorandum on July 9, 2021, regarding additional guidance on the American Rescue Plan Act. In this memo, the Com.... Read More

What Determines How Much Elected Officials Get Paid?

Jul 13, 2021 at 08:00 am by robmtchl

Compensation for Countywide Elected Officials  There are specific statutes regarding compensation for each office. In general, statutes prescribe salaries accor.... Read More

Learn About County Government: Your County Constitutional Officers

Jul 08, 2021 at 09:00 am by robmtchl

What is a "Constitutional Official" vs. a "Department Head"? Several amendments to the Tennessee Constitution were approved in 1978; among them was an amendment restructuring.... Read More

Learn About How County Government Works in Tennessee

Jul 07, 2021 at 01:45 pm by robmtchl

Government should not be "something that happens to us" as opposed as what it should be, "something that happens for us." I want to help folks understand more about their loca.... Read More
Country roads take me home

Tennessee ranks among states with best roads in the nation

Jun 28, 2021 at 11:00 am by robmtchl 1

According to a recent survey, Tennessee has something more of which to be proud. It might be unexpected too. Tennessee has the best roadways in the Southeast and few states na.... Read More

Does a 'Mr. Potter' Own Your Home?

Jun 21, 2021 at 09:48 am by robmtchl 2

The current state of homeownership in Middle Tennessee, especially my home county of Rutherford, reminds me of why homeownership is important to a community. Our nation was f.... Read More
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Demand for homes soars in April in Rutherford County

Jun 16, 2021 at 10:03 am by robmtchl 1

According to a report released by Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors)'s Candy Joyce, April  2021 had 633 home sales closed with an average sales price of $348,140..... Read More

Good local government requires cooperation

Jun 09, 2021 at 10:15 am by robmtchl

For our community to continue leading in the 21st Century Economy, we need a 21st Century Government.  We need a government that is lean, efficient, and continuously str.... Read More

Moral Courage Required of Elected Officials

Jun 07, 2021 at 09:00 am by robmtchl

Morality is a system of values and beliefs, as well as principles of conduct. Moralistic behavior is characterized by such traits as honesty, integrity, humility, courage and.... Read More

Main Street Programs Merge Commerce and Preservation Together

May 31, 2021 at 11:00 am by robmtchl

The Tennessee Main Street Program requires communities to illustrate a commitment from local government and other local organizations, an adequate organizational budget, a str.... Read More