Smyrna News

53-Year-old man reported as "MISSING" in Rutherford County

Mar 23, 2022 at 06:05 pm by WGNS

  A man from the Smyrna area is missing, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. 53-Year-old Bobby Andre Campbell of Weakley Lane was reported missing on Tu.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranked at #4 out of 95 Counties for Child Well-Being in Tennessee

Mar 22, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

  The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth released their annual Child Well-Being report. The analysis shows Rutherford County is in the top percentile for positiv.... 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

Jefferson Pike (State Route 266) Roadwork Continues this week in Smyrna area

Mar 21, 2022 at 10:51 am by WGNS

Motorist should use caution on Jefferson Pike this week in the Smyrna area as road work continues.The contractor working with the state on the Jefferson Pike bridge over the S.... Read More

Gas Prices this week in Rutherford County and Throughout Tennessee (March 21, 2022)

Mar 21, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

Thursday Night Structure Fire In Smyrna

Mar 19, 2022 at 06:02 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  At 7:31PM Thursday evening (3/17/2022) Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to a  structure fire in the 400 block of Clarkston Drive..... Read More

75th Tennessee 4-H Congress Convenes March 20

Mar 18, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 75th Annual Tennessee 4-H Congress will host outstanding 4-H youth leaders from across the state beginning March 20. The theme of the even.... Read More

Stewarts Creek, Smyrna High Schools to install artificial turf football fields

Mar 18, 2022 at 01:36 pm by WGNS

Stewarts Creek High School and Smyrna High School will soon install new artificial turf for their respective football fields. Smyrna High School’s installation of t.... Read More

You're invited to the Sheriff's Citizens Academy

Mar 18, 2022 at 11:45 am by WGNS

Residents may practice handgun safety and ride with a deputy during the free Sheriff’s Citizens Academy class beginning Tuesday, April 5. Classes will be for 10 w.... Read More
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UPDATE: I-24 Open, Tanker Crash, Major Fuel Spill, No Serious Injuries, Road Repaired

Mar 17, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

  Click above photo to see multiple pictures - Interstate 24 had to be shut down on Thursday morning, due to an accident involving a semi-truck overturning&nbs.... Read More

One Smyrna man arrested along with a Nashville resident for two Fentanyl Overdose Deaths

Mar 17, 2022 at 11:30 am by WGNS

  Months of investigative work into the fentanyl-related death of a South Nashville woman has come to a close with the arrest of a Smyrna, Tennessee man. Now, the case a.... Read More

The Rutherford County landowners can receive free bare-root tree seedlings

Mar 17, 2022 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Soil Conservation District will give away bare-root tree seedlings to Rutherford County landowners.If the weather is nice, they will set up outside the U.... Read More

Multiple Sobriety Checkpoints and Increased Patrol Planned for Rutherford County Area on Thursday

Mar 14, 2022 at 04:42 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department reminds motorists to not test their luck on St. Patrick’s Day by drinking and driving.Rutherford County Safety Task Force officers w.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric uses charitable donations to provide $50k in assistance to area members struggling with bills

Mar 14, 2022 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

Many Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members have experienced financial hardships related to the pandemic, while recently facing higher electric bills due to colder than norma.... Read More

Teen Arrested Following Pursuit of Stolen Car That Ends in Rutherford County

Mar 09, 2022 at 04:48 pm by WGNS

Following a police pursuit that started in Nashville and ended in Rutherford County, an 18-year-old driving what was believed to be a stolen car, was arrested by authorities.... Read More
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Retired WGNS Talk Show Host and former Sheriff Truman Jones Receives Special Proclamations and Key to the City

Mar 09, 2022 at 04:03 pm by WGNS

WGNS' Truman Jones has officially retired. The former Rutherford County Sheriff began his broadcasting career on the Good Neighbor Station 11-years ago, after retiring from th.... Read More

9th annual Rutherford Athena Awards is set for April

Mar 09, 2022 at 11:16 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee. - RUTHERFORD Cable, founding sponsor of the ATHENA International Leadership Award for Rutherford County, announces the 2022 nominees for this year&rsq.... Read More

Stevens announces candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:58 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee —Smyrna Town Court Clerk Brittany Stevens has announced her candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge in the August 4, 2022 election.  “As S.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County School student suffers serious injuries after being assaulted by another student

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:10 pm by WGNS

A 15-year-old student suffered injuries when allegedly assaulted by another student Friday at Stewarts Creek High School, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said.... Read More

The 4-foot-deep hole on Baker Road in Smyrna Area has been repaired

Feb 28, 2022 at 01:59 pm by WGNS

  The Highway Department has finished repairing what was a major problem for motorists traveling down Baker Road between Withers Avenue and Shirley Road.The pothole that.... Read More