UPDATE: Fatal Accident on I-24 East in Murfreesboro this Past Sunday

Mar 18, 2024 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) WGNS now has further details on the Sunday morning accident that tragically claimed a life at precisely 4:56 AM this past weekend. The incident occurred o.... Read More

Trial Looms: Middle Tennessee Volleyball Player's Tragic Accident Prompts Call for Justice

Feb 27, 2024 at 11:07 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - A heart-wrenching incident involving Middle Tennessee State University's volleyball team has captured the attention of the Midstate community. Janae Edmonds.... Read More

Smyrna Traffic Alert: Intersection Closure at Nissan Drive and Bent Tree Drive

Feb 23, 2024 at 04:03 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Traffic Update: The intersection of Nissan Drive and Bent Tree Drive is CLOSED following a semi-truck accident being investigated by the Smyrna Police Department..... Read More

Accident on Old Salem Road Leaves Bicyclist Seriously Injured

Feb 13, 2024 at 10:48 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - In a recent incident on Old Salem Road, a collision between a pickup truck and a bicyclist has resulted in serious injuries to the cyclist. The accident occ.... Read More

Murfreesboro PD Launches Safer Streets Campaign

Feb 07, 2024 at 07:40 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is initiating a new Traffic Safety Education & Enforcement Campaign, titled "Safer Drivers, Safer Streets." Michael.... Read More

UPDATE: Single-Vehicle Accident in Rockvale Last Week

Jan 31, 2024 at 10:02 pm by WGNS News

Rockvale, TN - The tranquility of the Rockvale community was disrupted by a single-vehicle accident involving a 71-year-old man this past week. According to the Tennessee High.... Read More

UPDATED: 1-Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-24 in Rutherford County

Jan 31, 2024 at 08:44 pm by WGNS News

(UPDATE) Murfreesboro, TN - WGNS has an update on a severe multi-vehicle crash that unfolded on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County early Tuesday morning. The pre-sunrise .... Read More

Speed, Impairment, and Distraction are Likely Factors for Many Roadside Crashes

Jan 29, 2024 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

Struck and killed – nearly four times more than reported. It’s the chilling reality for roadside assistance providers (RAPs), including tow truck drivers, mobile m.... Read More

MURFREESBORO POLICE: Victim in fatal crash on Lebanon Pike identified

Jan 02, 2024 at 03:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal single-vehicle crash.... Read More

Serious Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Road Closure on Lebanon Pike

Dec 30, 2023 at 12:52 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A serious auto accident unfolded on Friday night around 11:30 PM on Highway 231, commonly known as Lebanon Pike, near the intersection with Cherry Lane in M.... Read More

Twin Oak Drive Reopens After Dump Truck Mishap

Dec 21, 2023 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Residents of Rutherford County can breathe a sigh of relief as Twin Oak Drive reopened on Wednesday following a brief closure caused by an overturned d.... Read More

Fatality in Smyrna on Monday Morning

Dec 11, 2023 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: LaVergne Police released information confirming the person involved in the Smyrna fatal accident was actually a LaVergne Police Officer. See the updated news story HER.... Read More

Minor 2-Vehicle Accident Temporarily Slowed S. Church St. On Friday at Noon

Dec 08, 2023 at 03:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TN - In a minor incident on Friday, December 8, at 11:34 a.m., a two-vehicle non-injury crash occurred in front of Beaman Dodge on S. Church Street. One of.... Read More
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Standstill Traffic on S. Church St. Lasted for Hours in Murfreesboro Monday - Wrecked Vehicle Cleared by 7 PM

Nov 20, 2023 at 03:29 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, TN - Two Northbound lanes of S. Church Street from Veterans Pkwy to the Innsebrooke Kroger store had to be closed because of an injury accident. In the.... Read More

18-Year-Old Killed in Tuesday Morning Accident on Hwy 96 in Murfreesboro

Nov 02, 2023 at 02:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - An 18-year-old from Murfreesboro was killed in a two car crash on Tuesday morning. The wreck occurred on Franklin Road, which is also known as Highway 96.... Read More

Dump truck Scatters Dirt Over I-24 After Collision with Sedan Near I-840

Oct 23, 2023 at 11:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – There was quite the mess on I-24 near I-840 Monday afternoon. The commotion was in the westbound lane heading towards Nashville. According to.... Read More

Registration Remains Open for the Town of Smyrna’s Annual Top Gun Night Run

Sep 11, 2023 at 04:21 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Registration is open for the Town of Smyrna’s Annual Top Gun Night Run 6k benefitting the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial.    The 2023.... Read More

Kentucky Man Killed in Motorized Scooter Accident Wearing "Novelty Helmet"

Aug 10, 2023 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

On Wednesday, a man who was operating a motorized scooter in Nashville reportedly ran through an intersection without stopping and collided with a box truck. Police say that C.... Read More
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Dump Truck Driver Escapes Fire, but Suffers Injuries in I-24 Accident

Aug 03, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) UPDATE: A dump truck wrecked and overturned on I-24 at exit 76 (Medical Center Parkway) Thursday morning. The interstate had to be closed down at around 3:30 Th.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Helps a Chicago Mother with Kids After Rear End Collision

Aug 02, 2023 at 09:06 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Kunce brought a Chicago mother and her children to a Murfreesboro hotel after a semi-truck rear-e.... Read More