UPDATED: Senators Reeves and White announces $14.2 million in water infrastructure grants for Rutherford County

May 02, 2023 at 11:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) and Senator Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) today announced three cities in Rutherford County will receive.... Read More

Smyrna Kid's Safety Day is This Saturday

May 02, 2023 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN -This Saturday in Smyrna, the town is holding "Kid's Safety Day." May 6th marks the 6th year for the annual event. That said, join Smyrna Fire, Smyrna Police, Smy.... Read More

Smyrna Man Hits SUV in Nashville, Killing the Driver, According to Metro Police

May 01, 2023 at 10:04 am by WGNS News

Metro Nashville Police say an unidentified man was killed after an accident occurred on I-40 this past Sunday. According to investigators, a Smyrna man was driving down the i.... Read More

Today's Commentary on The Commissioner Corner: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris Takes a Look at the Opioid Epidemic

May 01, 2023 at 01:30 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris takes a look at the opioid epidemic in Rutherford County and beyond.

Rutherford County PAWS part of “Empty the Shelters” event with the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia

Apr 28, 2023 at 06:22 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,TN. — The BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is excited to announce it will team up w.... Read More

UPDATE: Home Loans at Less Than 3% Interest for Homeowners Impacted by Storms on March 31 and April 1

Apr 27, 2023 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford / Cannon County, TN – WGNS has an update from FEMA and the Small Business Administration about assistance that is available for home and business owne.... Read More

Smyrna's TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center Becomes First Level III ACS Verified Center in TN

Apr 27, 2023 at 05:54 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has achieved verification as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level III Trauma Center.  TriStar StoneCr.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Cities to Receive Over $14-Million in Funding for Water Projects

Apr 26, 2023 at 08:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced Wednesday 102 grants totaling $232,709,981 from the state’s American.... Read More
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Creative Southern Comfort Served in Rutherford County

Apr 24, 2023 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - (Listen to the entire newscast above) After working in the Tech industry for about 30-years and retiring 7-years ago, Rutherford County resident Adam Barnes decid.... Read More

Research: 7,600+ Seniors in Rutherford County have Trouble Walking

Apr 24, 2023 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Recently released research shows that 24.8% of seniors in the Rutherford County area live alone. While individual cities like Murfreesboro, Smyrna, L.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor on New Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Apr 24, 2023 at 08:35 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) New gadgets and the constant reminder of how today’s technology can help all of us do things faster, better or easier are bombarding all of us 24-hour.... Read More
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First Graduating Class of the Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department

Apr 24, 2023 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department is continuing their growth with new fire stations and firefighters. After going through a vet.... Read More
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Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village - Photos from the Annual Event held on Saturday (04/22/23) in Murfreesboro

Apr 22, 2023 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Pioneer Days was this past Saturday in Rutherford County. The annual event was held at Cannonsburgh Village on Saturday (April 22 2023). Both young and.... Read More
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Earth Day 2023 was a Great Success on Saturday (Photos)

Apr 22, 2023 at 06:25 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) held their 22nd annual Earth Day event this past Saturday (April 22, 2023). The event was on the historic d.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Warns Parents of the Dangers Waiting for Kids on Apps, Video Games and More

Apr 20, 2023 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - Children in communities both large and small are being targeted by adults with bad intentions. Parents often fail to realize their kids ar.... Read More

ACLU and Others File Lawsuit Over Bill that Bans Doctors from Performing Sex Change Operations on Minors in TN

Apr 20, 2023 at 08:55 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A new bill that was passed last month has groups like the ACLU and Lambda Legal upset to the point of filing suit against the State of Tennessee. The o.... Read More
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VA Tennessee Valley raises mental health, suicide prevention awareness through “The Road to Recovery” Ruck March

Apr 19, 2023 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Army Veteran and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) employee Melvin Gatewood embarked on a 35-mile ruck march today to raise awarene.... Read More

MTSU Honors 58-Retiring Employees for 1,440-plus Combined Years of Service to Students, Community

Apr 18, 2023 at 11:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is saluting 58 retiring employees as the 2022-23 academic year begins winding down, honoring their.... Read More

Detectives Seize Approximately $250,000 Worth of Items from Scrap Metal Company - Suspect Accused of Buying Stolen Catalytic Converters and More

Apr 18, 2023 at 09:12 pm by WGNS News

  Middle Tennessee - For Middle Tennesseans who had a catalytic converter cut off their vehicle in the past few months, authorities in nearby Music City have closed in o.... Read More

Education Starts at Home - Encouraging Parents and Helping to Support Teachers through Local Initiatives

Apr 18, 2023 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Teachers are in demand right now and school systems in not only Rutherford County, but throughout the country recognize the shortage of educators. The.... Read More