MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – As if Rutherford County needed
reason to brag about its growth, 2026 kicked off with a brand‑new resident arriving right on schedule. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital proudly announced the birth of the first baby of the new year: Banks Thomas Reisser, who made his debut at 5:55 a.m. on January 1, proving he already has excellent timing.
Banks weighed in at 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured a very respectable 19 ¾ inches—stats that would make any proud Murfreesboro parent nod approvingly. His parents, Zack and Callie Reisser, along with big sister Piper, are over the moon and settling into life as a family of four. The hospital reports everyone is doing well, glowing, and possibly already debating which Middle Tennessee sports team Banks will be obligated to support…