Smyrna News

Less Road Rage and Better Driving in Rutherford County

Sep 20, 2023 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - There's a good chance you saw an increase of patrol officers in Rutherford County along Interstate 24 and Veterans Parkway on Wednesday. The rea.... Read More

Evangelist / Guest Pastor at a Variety of Churches Arrested on Multiple Rape of a Child Charges in Murfreesboro

Sep 20, 2023 at 02:02 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - An evangelist who calls the Blackman area home is facing a slew of charges that revolve around the rape of a child. Benjamin Garlick was taken into.... Read More

REMINDER: Middle Point Landfill Open House on Wednesday Evening from 5 to 7PM

Sep 19, 2023 at 11:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The operators of the Middle Point Landfill will hold an open house event on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in the MTSU North Commons, ou.... Read More

SMYRNA POLICE: Strong Arm Robbery at Sporting Goods Store and Theft at Dollar General Under Investigation

Sep 19, 2023 at 08:55 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Two thefts are under investigation in Smyrna. One of the thefts was reported on August 26th at a local Dollar General Store. In that case, two subjects were caugh.... Read More

Cummings Graduates from Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Training

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Firefighter(RCFR) Brian Cummings graduated from Recruit Training on September 18, 2023. Cummings began with RCF.... Read More

Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Register to Vote on National Voter Registration Day

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to register to vote or ensure their address on file is up to date on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, National Voter Registration.... Read More

TVA STEM Grant Application Deadline for Classrooms Extended through Tuesday at 11:59 PM

Sep 18, 2023 at 08:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Educators in the Rutherford County area have the opportunity to apply for grant that could help students in their classroom. The Tennessee Valley A.... Read More

Local Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Help Raise Funds for A Soldier’s Child

Sep 18, 2023 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

The Daughters of the American Revolution are working to raise funds for a non-profit that started in Rutherford County. Teresa Kant told WGNS News the Captain William Lytle Ch.... Read More

Monday Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County

Sep 18, 2023 at 07:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.41/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821.... Read More

The Walk 4 Water Takes Place in Smyrna on September 24th

Sep 14, 2023 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Aaron Tremblay, a minister in Rutherford County, described what residents in third world countries, use for their source of water – the same water used by l.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Schools Announces Rezoning Concept Maps

Sep 13, 2023 at 04:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After more than a year of study and analysis, Rutherford County Schools has developed concepts for county-wide rezoning that would likely begin in Augu.... Read More

Open house at Oaklands Mansion on September 13, 5-7p.m.

Sep 12, 2023 at 04:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill announces additional open houses at Oaklands Mansion on Sept. 13 and at MTSU on Sept. 20. The Oaklands Mansion is locat.... Read More

Counterfeit Money in Smyrna, TN

Sep 12, 2023 at 06:52 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, the police department is seeking help in identifying a woman who was caught on camera inside a local eatery after she was caught allegedly violating fe.... Read More

Over $695-Thousand in Grant Funding for Traffic Enhancement in Rutherford County

Sep 11, 2023 at 04:42 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County state lawmakers Thursday announced that $695,462 in grant funding will be used to enhance local traffic safety. The federal grants will be distributed state.... 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

A Proposed Rutherford County Forensics Center was Not Approved by Commissioners

Sep 08, 2023 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A proposed forensics center will not be built in Rutherford County. Commissioner Craig Harris told WGNS that funding fell through… Votes to move.... Read More

Veterans Encouraged to Get their Flu Shot at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center

Sep 08, 2023 at 10:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Starting Sept. 8, Veterans enrolled in VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) can receive their free flu vaccination at select locations. In Murf.... Read More

Middle Point Announces Open Houses at Oaklands Mansion and MTSU

Sep 08, 2023 at 10:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill announces additional open houses at Oaklands Mansion on September 13 and at MTSU on September 20. The Oaklands Mansion.... Read More

TN Beekeepers Assoc. Annual Conference in Murfreesboro

Sep 07, 2023 at 06:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A special event is nearing that will be of interest to beekeepers... That was Murfreesboro beekeeper Zane Cantrell, who serves on the board of direct.... Read More

Smyrna Police Investigating a Crime at the Dollar General Store

Sep 07, 2023 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is seeking to identify two individuals that are believed to be tied to a recent crime, according to Smyrna officials. Evidently, th.... Read More