Smyrna News

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

Sheriff’s Office Receives Grants for More Alcohol Enforcement, Teen Education / Traffic Services

Sep 07, 2023 at 03:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office received two grants totaling $170,000 for enforcement and education efforts from the Tennessee Highway.... Read More

Some Have Reported Sightings of UFO's Over Rutherford County - Here's a Video

Sep 07, 2023 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For those who have viewed odd objects in the nighttime sky and thought you may have seen a UFO, it was likely the Starlink Satellite train. Looking u.... Read More

Annual Walk 4 Water in Smyrna September 24th

Sep 06, 2023 at 12:26 pm 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

New Rutherford County School and Major School Zone Changes Coming

Sep 05, 2023 at 01:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As new additions progress at high schools like Riverdale, Oakland and Smyrna, the Rutherford County School Board will be working to redraw school zones.... Read More

Smyrna High School Golfers Benefit from Simulation Suite

Sep 05, 2023 at 07:20 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - When extreme temperatures restricted outdoor activities recently, the Smyrna High School golf team had an advantage unlike any of its peers – an indoor golf.... Read More

Rep. Sparks Refers To Drugs As "Weapons of Mass Destruction"

Sep 04, 2023 at 08:43 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Is there a correlation between increased drug use and stolen guns? State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna feels they are definitely connected. .... Read More

COMMENTARY: In Today's Commissioner Corner, Craig Harris Talks About the Legalization of Marijuana in Tennessee

Aug 30, 2023 at 08:15 pm by WGNS News

On today's Commissioner Corner, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris dives into the idea of legalizing marijuana, which is something that many people are talkin.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Focuses on Member Needs at Annual Meeting

Aug 29, 2023 at 08:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) leadership updated cooperative members about the status of the organization and answered questions during its livestre.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Fall Seven Cents Ahead of Labor Day

Aug 29, 2023 at 08:53 pm by WGNS News

Gas prices in Tennessee are moving less expensive ahead of Labor Day weekend. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.40 which is four cents more ex.... Read More

POLICE: Theft of Vehicle in Smyrna

Aug 29, 2023 at 07:22 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, the police department is investigating an incident that unfolded in the parking lot of Tire Discounters. Tire Discounters is at 714 President Place in.... Read More

Fire Station 4 Groundbreaking Ceremony in Smyrna this Friday

Aug 28, 2023 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee— The Town of Smyrna has announced the groundbreaking of the town's sixth fire station, Station 4. Area residents and government officials are invited.... Read More

COVID Cases in Rutherford County and a New Vaccine Coming

Aug 28, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The number of new COVID cases has remained relatively low in Rutherford County, despite a small summer surge. Local medical doctor Dan Rudd expla.... Read More

Smyrna Police Department Announces 2-New Captain Promotions

Aug 25, 2023 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Jason Irvin, Smyrna Police Department Police Chief, is pleased to announce the promotion of two new captains to fill existing vacancies. Newly appointe.... Read More

Local Funeral Home Celebrates 130th Anniversary

Aug 25, 2023 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Woodfin Funeral Chapels is celebrating their past 130-years of serving the Rutherford County area… That was Shannon Woodfin Parsons. The celebra.... Read More