Smyrna News

Smyrna BBQ Joint Owner Convicted on Tax Evasion and Theft Charges

May 08, 2024 at 09:21 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Scharneitha Britton, the owner of Kinfolks BBQ in Smyrna, found herself in hot water after an extensive investigation by the Special Investigations Section of the.... Read More

School Safety Upgrades in Rutherford County and Examining the Idea of Being Armed in the Classroom

May 07, 2024 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Changes are being seen across the state as new schools are built after a new law went into effect that calls for increased safety measures. In the Ru.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices This Week

May 06, 2024 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 7.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.... Read More

Carey Clark with Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency Receives Award

May 03, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Grants Program Manager Carey Clark received the Emergency Management Association of Tennessee.... Read More

Senator Reeves announces $25 million in funding to expand broadband in Senate District 14

May 03, 2024 at 04:03 pm by WGNS News

State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro, Above Right Photo) announced Friday the award of 10 major grants from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community.... Read More

Community Assistance Needed to Identify Suspects in Kohl's Theft Incident

May 02, 2024 at 04:16 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two females who allegedly entered Kohl's in Smyrna, TN, and left without paying.... Read More

Public Comment: Transparency, Exemptions and Balancing Voices at Government Meetings

May 02, 2024 at 03:34 pm by WGNS News

An amendment to a law that further outlines the right for the public to comment at governmental meetings occurred last year and is just now receiving attention, according to.... Read More
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UPDATE: Land that's Ripe for Development Remains in the Hands of Local Family

May 02, 2024 at 01:22 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - There is more information on the Hord family property that sits on NW Board Street at I-840, which a City official originally told WG.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Public's Assistance in Identifying Suspect Involved in Public Shooting

May 01, 2024 at 07:13 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a male suspect involved in a public shooting incident. On April 24, 2024, the individu.... Read More

Owner of Smyrna Business Convicted of Tax Evasion and Theft Charges

Apr 30, 2024 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue recently concluded an investigation that resulted in the conviction of Scharneitha Britton, the own.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center Hosts Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Apr 29, 2024 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford CountY, TN - Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center and the Child Protective Investigative Team hosted the Ninth Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect Allegedly Tied to Unlawful Photography Incident at Target

Apr 29, 2024 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is reaching out to the community for help in identifying a male suspect involved in an incident of unlawful photography at a local.... Read More

Linebaugh Public Library Hosts Author Mary Thompson for Book Signing

Apr 29, 2024 at 02:52 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Mary Thompson for a book signing on Saturday, May 25th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The author will.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County This Week

Apr 29, 2024 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... Read More

Rutherford County Reports Stellar Job Market in March with Unemployment at 2.4% - Smyrna Lowest in County

Apr 26, 2024 at 07:13 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The latest unemployment figures for March are in, and Rutherford County once again proves its economic stance in the state is robust and continues to.... Read More
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Rev Up the Fun: Annual Block Party and Touch-a-Truck Even at LaVergne’s Veterans Memorial Park

Apr 25, 2024 at 09:32 pm by WGNS News

  LaVergne, TN - Get ready for a day of fun and excitement at LaVergne’s Veterans Memorial Park as the city gears up to host its annual Block Party and Touch-a-Tru.... Read More

Cross-Town Chase: Smyrna Suspect Escapes into La Vergne

Apr 25, 2024 at 11:51 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - In a tense turn of events, the Smyrna Police Department initiated a pursuit today that extended into La Vergne, leaving residents on edge and authorities on high.... Read More

2024 Cicada Map Shows 14% of Tennessee Counties Affected, 9th Most in U.S.

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:43 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: This year marks a rare convergence as two significant cicada broods—the 13-year Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII—emerge simultaneously, an event occu.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Partners with Prevention Coalition for Success, State of TN and Others for Drug Takeback Day April 26-27

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill will provide secure disposal of vape products for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on April 26-27, 2024. &nb.... Read More

3-Teachers Selected as District Level Winners Representing Elementary, Middle and High School Levels

Apr 24, 2024 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will be submitted for recognition at the r.... Read More