02/23/2026
This is why I am so proud of the 5 school systems in Marshall County! Albertville City, Arab City, Boaz City, Guntersville City and Marshall County all own, operate and maintain their own bus fleets in order to transport our students safely each day. Thank you bus drivers, mechanics, bus aides, route specialists, secretaries, transportation directors, supervisors, superintendents and school board members for managing this huge task daily!
WELL, SCHOOL BUSES WILL STAY PARKED LEAVING MANY STUDENTS NO WAY TO GET TO SCHOOL.
Rutherford County, TN Schools alerted parents this weekend that dozens of bus routes will not run Monday and Tuesday.
Why?
A contractor lost insurance coverage.
The district uses an owner-contractor system, meaning individual contractors operate buses under agreements with the School Board.
One contractor recently lost insurance coverage, making approximately 40 buses ineligible to operate until the issue is resolved.
The affected routes will not run through Tuesday as the district works with other contractors to cover as many routes as possible.
Families impacted will receive additional information directly from the transportation department.
If transportation cannot be provided, the district said any related absences or tardies will be excused. Officials also warned that delays are possible across the system.
The School Board has scheduled a special-called meeting Tuesday to address the issue.
Affected bus routes:
12, 16, 27, 39, 61, 65, 75, 84, 96, 97, 100, 114, 115, 129, 130, 140, 160, 168, 176, 187, 189, 195, 199, 204, 211, 212, 215, 220, 227, 237, 244, 258, 290, 303, 309, 313, 315, 320, 323, 326, 327
TAKE NOTE.