The Journey Home continues the fight to end generational poverty and homelessness in Rutherford County

May 05, 2022 at 11:19 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Journey Home in Murfreesboro works to help those who are both homeless or on the edge of homelessness daily. Scott Foster, director of The Journey Home,.... Read More

ARTS: Jason Lee McKinney Band Album "One Last Thing" Release & Carpe Studio Fundraiser April 9th in Smyrna, TN

Mar 21, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Nashville-based Jason Lee McKinney Band playing songs from the album One Last Thing “LIVE” for the first time will be in Smyrna on April 9th (from 7PM to 9PM) for.... Read More

Topic for Tuesday's WGNS Podcast: The Rutherford County Library System and an Upcoming Fundraiser for a New Bookmobile

Mar 15, 2022 at 09:14 am by Producer

Today on the Action Line, WGNS’ Scott Walker spoke with Rutherford County Library Director Rita Shacklett and Mark Crocker with the RCLS Foundation. Crocker told WGNS ab.... Read More

Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department is resuming Country Ham Breakfast fundraisers

Feb 10, 2022 at 11:10 am by WGNS

The Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department is resuming their Country Ham Breakfast events that were extremely popular pre-COVID-19.During the height of COVID in 2020, the Kittrell.... Read More

Aim for a Purpose Shooting Competition Fundraiser presented by Truist

Jan 18, 2022 at 08:57 pm by WGNS

Aim For A Purpose is the first fundraising event to be held at the new Outpost Armory located at 1132 Beasie Road in Murfreesboro. The upcoming event will be on Thursday,.... Read More

Eating Bugs at a Rutherford County School for a Great Cause... Helping Others

Nov 19, 2021 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

Eating bugs may not be very tasty, but if it makes kids laugh and reach a goal that helps the community - - it is well worth it.Rutherford County School Resource Officer Chad.... Read More

Rain Did Not Dampen "Special Kids Race"!

Oct 30, 2021 at 11:42 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Saturday's (10/30/2021) weather brought temps in the low 50s with rain and a misty fog--but the weather did not dampen the spirit of the 10th Annual SPECI.... Read More

The Child Advocacy Center Turkey Tee Off

Oct 29, 2021 at 12:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — “The Child Advocacy Center is counting down to the 11th Annual Turkey Tee Off,” announced Development Coordinator Katie Enzor.&n.... Read More

Annual Center for the Arts Backstage Bash is This Saturday

Oct 13, 2021 at 02:49 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Local non-profit Center for the Arts is hosting their annual Backstage Bash this Saturday (October 16, 2021) night. Executive Director Pa.... Read More

Cookin’ to Build is Back and Continues to Help the Local Habitat for Humanity

Sep 15, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Update: You have just one more month to paint your bowl for the 2021 Cookin' to Build. Bowl painting ends on October 15th.The 14th Annual COOKIN' TO BUILD offers all you can e.... Read More

Arrowhead Boys Ranch’s BBQ and Auction Fundraiser

Aug 26, 2021 at 01:28 pm by WGNS

(Normandy, TN) The Arrowhead Boys Ranch will be holding its annual BBQ and Auction fundraiser on Saturday, September 25th at 239 Cortner Mill Road in Normandy, TN. D.... Read More

Wine Around The Square POSTPONED--Date Unknown

Aug 24, 2021 at 10:10 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Cases of coronavirus are again increasing, and Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Foundation has decided to postpone WINE AROUND THE SQUARE. Foundation Coordi.... Read More

UPDATE: Special Kids "Virtual" Banquet to feature Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton as guest speaker

Aug 20, 2021 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

The community is invited to #DreamBig at the "Virtual" 2021 Special Kids Banquet this month, featuring Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton! As a humanit.... Read More

Just In: The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro announces the 11th Annual “Celebrity Waiters Dinner”

Aug 10, 2021 at 08:30 pm by WGNS

The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro announces the 11th Annual “Celebrity Waiters Dinner” to be held on Thursday September 2, 2021 at Stones River Country Club s.... Read More

United We Style returns with ’70s flair

Jun 04, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro will become Funkytown when United We Style celebrates Stayin’ Alive with some Thursday Night Fever.Murfreesboro’s favorite elevated hair show return.... Read More

Special Kids Golf Fundraiser in May

Apr 15, 2021 at 07:12 pm by WGNS

The Special Kids golf event is less than one month away! Special Kids is asking for area golfers to join them on the green Thursday & Friday, May 6 - 7 for the 2021 S.... Read More

Year-End Campaign Raises $500,000 for Special Kids

Jan 07, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -- Leaders in development at Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center in Murfreesboro, TN are proud to announce that through the help of donors and.... Read More

Special Kids and Other Non-Profits Benefit on Giving Tuesday

Dec 03, 2020 at 08:59 am by WGNS News

It is hard to believe what can take place for the good in as little as 24-hours.  During this year's Giving Tuesday campaign that took place earlier this week, non-profit.... Read More

Warm Weather Predicted for the Golf Tournament in Rutherford County

Nov 05, 2020 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — “The weather forecast is 75 degrees and sunny for the 10th Annual Turkey Tee Off golf tournament this Saturday,” announced tournament chai.... Read More

Fleet Feet Murfreesboro Announces Annual Frosty Fun Run

Nov 05, 2020 at 09:37 am by WGNS

The Annual Frosty Fun Run is nearing and will be held just in time to ensure that families who are less fortunate, have gifts for their children this Christmas.Due to the ongo.... Read More