Fight over Old Fairgrounds complicates Rutherford County jail plans

A fight over Murfreesboro’s Old Fairgrounds is putting taxpayer money on the line — and putting Rutherford County commissioners in a difficult position.

The county wants to buy the South Church Street property for a new jail and public safety campus. About two weeks ago, commissioners voted to acquire the land and left the door open to using eminent domain if negotiations fall through.

Now, the owners are pushing back…

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