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Rutherford County Schools searching for bus drivers before school starts next week
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Amber Jayanth , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the bus driver shortage and the district's efforts to address it are available from Rutherford County Schools and local news sources, including WSMV 4 News.
Rutherford County Schools are facing a challenge in finding sufficient bus drivers to cover all routes before the start of classes. The school year is set to begin soon, and the district is working to address the shortage. A shortage of bus drivers could lead to delays in transporting students to and from school.
The district has taken steps to attract more drivers, including approving new pay tiers. Further details about the bus driver shortage and the district's efforts to address it are available from Rutherford County Schools and local news sources, including WSMV 4 News.
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Category: schools Published: July 29, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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