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Rutherford County signs with Waste Management

Aug 04, 2024 at 06:27 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County government has entered into a five-year contract which is renewable for up to 20 years with Waste Management Inc. of Tennessee.... Read More

Tennessee Awarded Grant To Improve Emergency Food System

Jun 15, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Tennesseans facing food insecurity will have improved access to nutritious foods thanks to a grant awarded to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). The U.S. Departme.... Read More

Monday Gas Prices Show that Rutherford County has the 4th Lowest Average Fuel Prices in the State

Nov 07, 2022 at 07:41 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) On Monday morning, the average price of regular unleaded gas throughout Tennessee stood at $3.25 per gallon, making the Volunteer State the 6th leas.... Read More

Passing Of Charlie Mullins And Memories Of Murfreesboro

Sep 17, 2020 at 11:10 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Charlie Mullins and his dad Hershel had an ability to share local history in a way that brought it to life. Charlie passed away Wednesday at the age of 80.... Read More

UPDATES: New Indoor Soccer Arena Nearing Completion AND An Update on the Future Skatepark in Murfreesboro

Dec 02, 2022 at 06:50 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) The future skatepark that will soon be introduced to Murfreesboro is inching closer to reality…. That was Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Director Nate W.... Read More

Rutherford County Commission Convenes

Dec 13, 2018 at 10:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Commission convened Thursday (12/13/2018) evening in the historic courthouse on the Murfreesboro square. Plans are underway to officially.... Read More

Recycle at Rutherford County Courthouse

Jan 11, 2022 at 02:13 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(January 11, 2022) The Rutherford County Historic Courthouse now has two recycling receptacles available, one at each main entrance, for.... Read More

Semi-Annual Recycle Rutherford Meeting

Oct 16, 2012 at 12:40 pm by Bryan Barrett

Recycle Rutherford will hold its semi-annual meeting October 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor courtroom of theRutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro. Lar.... Read More

New Fire Station, Extension of Northfield, and Tear-Down Room In The Inn

Nov 09, 2017 at 11:46 pm by Bryan Barrett

More changes for Murfreesboro: (1) construction of a new fire station, (2) extend Northfield Boulevard, and (3) tear down the old Room In The Inn building. New Fire Hall The.... Read More

Semi-Annual Recycle Meeting 7PM Monday

Oct 21, 2015 at 07:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

You keep hearing that the local landfill has less than a decade of life, and our community needs to get into the habit of recycling. Recycle Rutherford is holding its Semi-Ann.... Read More

Spirit of Recycling Award

Jun 08, 2018 at 09:48 am by Bryan Barrett

The local RECYCLE RUTHERFORD group will honor three local businesses with the First Annual Spirit of Recycling Awards dinner at 6:00 o'clock Monday evening, June 18, 2018, at.... Read More

Political Forum for the Rutherford County Mayor race on WGNS - Listen to the Forum Here

Jun 30, 2022 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Today, WGNS hosted a political forum for those running for Rutherford County Mayor, as the Rutherford County General Election nears. Election Date: August 4, 2022 Early Vo.... Read More

Walk 4 Water to be held in Smyrna, TN October 16th

Sep 29, 2022 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

A special walk will be held for something that most of us don’t think twice about, even as we use this powerful life-saving resource daily - - Water. Healing Hands Inter.... Read More

Hit the Water on Saturday May 13th with Local Residents who Love Our Enviroment

Apr 17, 2023 at 06:16 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - The Statewide Organization for Community eMpowerment, known as SOCM, is holding a community kayaking event on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 11AM to 4PM. The event w.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Delivers State of the County Address

Feb 12, 2025 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – During his State of the County Address, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr outlined several key initiatives and challenges facing the community. The may.... Read More

13 of 45 Pedestrian Involved Accidents Resulted in Death Between January 1, 2020 and October 6, 2022

Oct 07, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Most people are pedestrians whether they walk or bicycle. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office recently highlighted a national report that.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Announces Appointee to New Chief of Staff Position

Sep 29, 2022 at 05:54 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has announced Eric Hennessee has been appointed as the Chief of Staff. After confirmation by the full commission, he will join the team on O.... Read More

Habitat ReStore to open in Smyrna in time for Earth Day

Mar 28, 2017 at 06:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) is excited to announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting of their second Habitat ReStore in Rutherford County on Friday,.... Read More

Romans and Georgia, Friends Forever!

Oct 11, 2024 at 02:19 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Michael Romans was just 18 months old when he grabbed a leash and tugged German shepherd, Ginger, while his mother Paula trained the dog to “stay.... Read More

TEC and MTSU Unite to Tackle Tennessee’s Trash Troubles

Oct 25, 2025 at 07:26 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Friday, November 7, 2025, the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) will bring its 2025 Annual Policy and Practice Forum to Middle Tennessee State.... Read More