Smyrna News

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

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

Transgender Rights Advocates Sue Over Driver's License Gender Marker Ban

Apr 23, 2024 at 08:03 pm by WGNS News

  The ACLU of Tennessee, in collaboration with Holland & Associates PC, has initiated legal action against the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (.... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Cases in Rutherford County Increases Exponentially

Apr 23, 2024 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the population of Rutherford County continues to grow, the number of criminal cases is also increasing. One particularly disturbing trend is the r.... Read More

2024 Read To Bee Champions Crowned in Rutherford County

Apr 23, 2024 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Read To Succeed (RTS) held its 20th annual Read To Bee 6th Grade Spelling Bee on Friday, April 12th at Patterson Park Community Center. The community event.... Read More

Man Charged with Arson and False Report in Rutherford County Domestic Incident

Apr 22, 2024 at 02:40 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - A suspect, identified as Marcus Anthony Ellis, aged 46 and residing on McNair Ave. in Smyrna, faces serious charges following an incident that occurred on April 1.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Down to Start This Week

Apr 22, 2024 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

Listen: Autism and Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 22, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

  WGNS takes a look at getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. Today, we focus on helping th.... Read More

23rd Annual Earth Day on the Historic Murfreesboro Square THIS Saturday

Apr 19, 2024 at 06:11 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 23rd annual Earth Day Celebration is this Saturday on the historic downtown Murfreesboro square... That was Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE).... Read More

Buzz: Contrary to Speculation, Tennessee to Only See One Cicada Brood Emerge in May

Apr 19, 2024 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It may be one of the most talked-about phenomenons in Middle Tennessee... The return of the Cicadas in Mid May... Agriculture Extension Agent Mitchel.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks Legislation Tracks Psychiatric Bed Tracking

Apr 17, 2024 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

(With Audio) Nashville, TN - The Temessee House unanimously approved legislation to help ease the burden on hospitals in Tennessee. House Bill 827, sponsored by State Rep.... Read More

I-840 Closure in Williamson County After Railroad Equipment Damages Overpass

Apr 16, 2024 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

  Williamson County, TN - Law enforcement agencies were compelled to close a section of Interstate 840 in Williamson County on Tuesday morning following an incident wher.... Read More

Smyrna Police Notify Public and Investigate Manager Overseeing Minors at Restaurant

Apr 16, 2024 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is notifying the public after the arrest of Edwardo Rodriguez who was charged with violating the sex offender registry. Rodriguez is.... Read More

Lane Agri-Park's Bustling Season Begins with the Return of the Farmers' Next Month

Apr 15, 2024 at 09:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The local Rutherford County Farmers' Market is gearing up to reopen for the 49th year. Commencing on Friday, May 10, the Lane Agri-Park will come to life.... Read More

Local Entrepreneurs Unite to Form a Company Supporting Other Businesses

Apr 15, 2024 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

Middle, TN– Today marks the exciting debut of Foundations First (F1), a dynamic duo determined to revolutionize the business facilitation landscape. With a shared pass.... Read More

Smyrna Town Manager to Retire

Apr 15, 2024 at 10:25 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Brian D. Hercules has announced his retirement as Town Manager of Smyrna after nearly six years of dedicated service. “It has been a privilege to.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County This Week (April 15, 2024)

Apr 15, 2024 at 07:03 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas has risen by .8-cents over the past week in Tennessee, with Monday's price hitting $3.28.... Read More