RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — School leaders in Rutherford County say they are facing a growing and expensive challenge: aging school buildings that could cost nearly $500 million to repair and maintain.
District officials recently outlined the scope of the issue, estimating about $492 million in deferred maintenance needs across the system. That includes everything from heating and cooling systems to roofs, plumbing, and safety upgrades.
At the center of the problem is one of the most critical — and costly — components: HVAC…