Bus Driver Faces 41 Charges, Plan Rutherford Vote Splits Leaders & Robocall Crackdown Expands | Apr. 20, 2026

  • Former Rutherford County school bus driver Troy Hardin remains jailed ahead of a summer court appearance, facing a 41-count felony indictment involving alleged child sexual abuse dating back to 2023.
  • Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins a nationwide enforcement effort targeting telecom companies accused of allowing illegal robocalls to reach residents.
  • Jason Crutchfield is named the new principal of Rockvale Elementary, bringing nearly 20 years of experience within Rutherford County Schools.
  • County commissioners narrowly vote to reject adopting “Plan Rutherford” as law, instead keeping it as a guide amid ongoing disputes over housing density and rural development.
  • New economic data shows business confidence hitting record highs in Rutherford County, while consumers remain hesitant due to inflation and uncertainty.
  • Fire departments across Middle Tennessee gather in La Vergne for a regional leadership training aimed at improving coordination and emergency response.

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