Murfreesboro news

Utility Pole Blocks Both N. Lanes of Broad Sunday

Jul 30, 2023 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Shortly after 2:00 o'clock Sunday (7/30/2023) afternoon a silver Ford Focus was traveling toward town on NW Broad Street. The vehicle went into the median in fr.... Read More

Smyrna Again has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County

Jul 28, 2023 at 12:27 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jobless data is in for the state of Tennessee. Rutherford County is ranked as having the 4th lowest unemployment rate in Tennessee at 3%. Tying with Ru.... Read More

17-Year-Old Reported as Missing - Possible Runaway Case in Murfreesboro

Jul 25, 2023 at 01:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police are on the lookout for a teenager who is believed to have run away. 17-Year-old Carlos Sanabria-Solis was reported missing as a runaway.... Read More

Serious Crash Sunday Night: Motorcycle vs Truck--Near The Fountains

Jul 24, 2023 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is investigating a serious injury crash involving a motorcycle and pickup.... Read More
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Biggest Turnout Ever for "Taste of Rutherford"

Jul 22, 2023 at 09:11 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A gentle breeze with temps in the 70s created the perfect background for Main Street Murfreesboro's Annual Taste of Rutherford on the lawn at Oaklands Mansion,.... Read More

Ram's Storm Changed Road Forecast

Jul 22, 2023 at 09:54 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Thanks to the storms, our weather has not been as rough as in other parts of the nation. However, the high winds and deluge of rain has impacted area constructi.... Read More

Rob Mitchell Announces Nearly $500K Returned to Rutherford General Fund

Jul 21, 2023 at 10:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN  Under the leadership of Rob Mitchell, the Property Assessor of Rutherford County, and the unwavering dedication of his hardworking staff, the count.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Completes 100th Home Uplift Renovation

Jul 19, 2023 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN. – July marks a milestone as Middle Tennesse Electric (MTE), in partnership with TVA EnergyRight, celebrated the 100th Home Uplift energy renovation for quali.... Read More

Parents Convicted of Aggravated Child Abuse in Rutherford County Case Whitnee Peters

Jul 19, 2023 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn – Parents of an infant who suffered severe burns on Christmas Eve 2021 entered pleas to aggravated child abuse, neglect and endangerment last mon.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools High School Summit Wraps Up Summer Training Series

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County’s two-day high school summer summit wrapped up today at Siegel High School. Principals and teachers returned from summer break.... Read More

Suspect in Murfreesboro Stranger Rape Case Convicted

Jul 18, 2023 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

A 56-year-old man who was charged with one count of Aggravated Rape and one count of Rape in Murfreesboro this past August, recently appeared before the courts to face the cha.... Read More

Former Head of YMCA in Murfreesboro Sentenced to 11-Years in Prison

Jul 17, 2023 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has more news on a Rutherford County man who was charged with multiple counts of rape - - the same man who once headed the.... Read More

Ram's Hot, Hot, Hot Road Report!

Jul 15, 2023 at 07:43 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Hot, hot, hot--humid too! Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran does a thorough computer search of all construction projects.... Read More

Back to School Event on July 31st - Free Backpacks, School Supplies, Face-Painting and More at H3 Church in Murfreesboro

Jul 14, 2023 at 05:32 pm by WGNS News

As we inch closer and closer to the new school year, more and more organizations are stepping forward to help students who otherwise, may not have school supplies. Both Ruth.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric and the TVA Recently Celebrated the 100th Home Uplift - Hear how the Program Helps Residents at No Charge

Jul 14, 2023 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee Electric and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently celebrated the 100th Home Uplift on Thursday in Smyrna.  In case you’re unfamiliar with.... Read More

"LIVE" in the Boro is Coming Up! Plus, Opportunities for You to Volunteer at a Local Non-Profit

Jul 12, 2023 at 09:07 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - “LIVE” in the Boro is coming up on September 12th in Murfreesboro. The annual event is a fundraiser organized by Greenhouse Ministries, a l.... Read More

Taste of Rutherford - Main Street Murfreesboro Summer Party Fundraiser July 22

Jul 11, 2023 at 05:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Main Street’s “Taste of Rutherford” tickets are now on sale for their annual fundraising event.  Approximately 25 restaurants will sp.... Read More

Two Local Authors to Visit Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro for Book Signing Events

Jul 11, 2023 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is hosting two upcoming local author events that will feature book signings. On Saturday, July 29th, area author Violine Vilbert.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect in the Murder of a 25-Year-Old Murfreesboro Woman has yet to be Extradited

Jul 11, 2023 at 10:10 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – UPDATED - A man accused of murdering a woman at her Murfreesboro apartment earlier this year on February 15th is awaiting extradition after be.... Read More
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Fundraiser Set-Up for Family of 8 in Murfreesboro After Devastating House Fire

Jul 11, 2023 at 07:12 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – A GoFundMe has been started for a Murfreesboro family that has six children after a fire destroyed most of their home last week. In the fire on Sadler.... Read More