RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — All Rutherford County Schools will reopen Monday after remaining closed through Friday due to unsafe campus conditions.
District leaders said icy sidewalks and parking lots, power outages, and downed trees prompted the extended closure.
Crews worked throughout the week to prepare schools for a safe return, and officials said the decision to stay closed was made out of an abundance of caution to prevent injuries.
Parents are also reminded that the deadline to submit choice school applications is Saturday, Jan. 31. Applications for magnet schools and available choice seats can be submitted online. Questions can be directed to choice@rcschools.net.
Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
