Smyrna News

YMCA of Middle Tennessee receives grant funding for water safety education

Feb 12, 2024 at 08:09 pm by WGNS News

The North Rutherford YMCA located in Smyrna, is one of several facilities that will benefit from a YMCA of Middle Tennessee grant that was recently awarded. Totaling $1.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: Special Courses, Graduation Contract, and New Positions Proposal

Feb 12, 2024 at 01:24 pm by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - The Instruction Department is seeking permission to apply for special course credits, following the guidelines outlined in Rule 0520-1-3-.05-2a. These.... Read More

Fatal Accident on Hwy 231 North Wednesday Night Leads to Thursday Morning Arrest in Murfreesboro

Feb 08, 2024 at 07:39 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tragedy struck on Wednesday night as a fatal auto accident unfolded on Highway 231 North (Lebanon Highway) near Old Lebanon Pike, leaving one p.... Read More

No Trial Date Set for Smyrna Woman Indicted for Second Degree Murder in Connection with 2021 Overdose Death

Feb 08, 2024 at 06:07 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, Tennessee - A three-year-old case involving the tragic overdose death of a woman at Sleep Inn, located on Highwood Blvd in Smyrna, has resurfaced with an upcoming st.... Read More

Proposed Changes Could Impact Smyrna's Court System and End Criminal Cases

Feb 08, 2024 at 03:48 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, Tennessee - In a move that could significantly alter the judicial landscape of Smyrna, officials are considering amendments that would end criminal proceedings for t.... Read More

If You Failed to Pay a Citation/Failed to Appear in Court for a Citation – You Could be Arrested

Feb 08, 2024 at 01:29 pm by WGNS News

A few folks who live in Rutherford or surrounding counties may find themselves on the wrong side of the law if they failed to appear in court or failed to pay a citation. Ac.... Read More

Politics: Robert Brooks Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board in Zone 2

Feb 07, 2024 at 03:30 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, Tennessee - Robert Brooks, a 30-year-old resident of Rutherford County, has officially declared his candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board in Zone 2. Wit.... Read More

UPDATE: Influx of Noncitizens Raises Concerns in Middle Tennessee Cities

Feb 06, 2024 at 06:48 pm by WGNS News

  Recent weeks have seen a notable increase in the number of noncitizens relocating to areas such as Murfreesboro, Franklin, and Nashville, according to reports from t.... Read More

Springs Empower Academy Partners with Smyrna Boys & Girls Club to Serve Students and Families

Feb 06, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Springs Empower Academy, a K-5 tuition-free public charter school focused on individualized learning, announced a partnership with the&nb.... Read More

Criminal Court Date Nears After Tragic Collision in 2023 Transformed Smyrna High School Senior's Future

Feb 06, 2024 at 04:14 pm by WGNS News

  On February 18, 2023, the Edmondson family's evening stroll back to their hotel room after a volleyball tournament in St. Louis, Missouri, was forever altered by a veh.... Read More

Free Tax Assistance in Smyrna: United Way VITA Program

Feb 06, 2024 at 10:22 am by Chandelar Williams

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, provided by the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, is now operating in Smyrna from February 1 to April 13 at the.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Rise Five Cents

Feb 05, 2024 at 01:26 pm by WGNS News

For the second week in a row, Tennessee gas prices have moved more expensive. Over last week, pump prices moved five cents more expensive, on average. The Tennessee.... Read More

Federal Grant to Expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Services in Middle Tennessee

Feb 05, 2024 at 01:21 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a significant development, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), a federal department under the U.S. Department of Justice, announced expanded access.... Read More

UPDATE: Tragic Motorcycle Collision Claims Life in Murfreesboro; Investigation Continues

Feb 05, 2024 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

  UPDATED on Feb. 5, 2024: Murfreesboro, TN - In a serious accident that happened on Saturday, Feb. 3, at approximately 4:53 p.m., a fatal collision occurred in the 2200.... Read More

A New Lease on Life: Smyrna Resident Achieves Life-Changing Goals after Weight-Loss Surgery

Feb 05, 2024 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In 2022, William Street decided it was time to take control of his health. Born and raised in Tennessee, William had always struggled with his weight,.... Read More

Middle Tennessee State University Unveils New $8 Million Outdoor Tennis Complex

Feb 05, 2024 at 06:56 am by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TN - On Thursday, February 1, Middle Tennessee State University officials inaugurated the new $8 million Outdoor Tennis Complex situated at the intersection of M.... Read More

Smyrna Resident Faces Delay in Food Assistance Due to System Upgrade

Feb 05, 2024 at 06:35 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Due to a recent system upgrade by the state, there's been a significant delay in processing food stamp applications, affecting people like Philesha Williams from.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Super Bowl Sunday Near Murfreesboro and Smyrna City Limits (w/audio)

Feb 05, 2024 at 06:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A sobriety checkpoint is planned for Rutherford County and Tennessee Highway Patrol State Troopers told WGNS NEWS... That checkpoint will be directly.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Attempted Home Entry Incident

Feb 02, 2024 at 12:10 pm by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is on the lookout for the person shown in the image, taken on 1/28/2024. This individual was reportedly seen attempting to enter resi.... Read More

Uncertain Future for Nissan Production in Tennessee Sparks Concerns and Speculations

Feb 02, 2024 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - Since its inception in 1983, the Nissan plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, has played a crucial role in the automotive history of both Rutherford County and the Japane.... Read More