Middle Tennessee

UPDATE: $5.5 Million Grant to Replace 37,000 Feet of Water Lines in Rutherford County

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:26 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE: Rutherford County – and specifically Consolidated Utility District (CUD) -- will receive just over $5.5 million from the state to replace more than 37,000 feet o.... Read More

AAA Launches “Move Over for Me” Campaign

Oct 14, 2022 at 11:06 am by WGNS Radio News

AAA has long been an advocate for “Move Over” laws, requiring drivers to slow down and move over foremergency responders on the roadside, yet there continues to be.... Read More

18th Annual, Blackout in the Country 2022 in Woodbury This Weekend

Oct 13, 2022 at 01:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

(WOODBURY, TN) – The 18th Annual, Blackout in the Country 2022, will be hosted by Bean’s Diesel Performance this Saturday, October 15th starting at 8am in Woodbury.... Read More

11-Charged with FACE Act Violations Stemming From 2021 Blockade of Mount Juliet Reproductive Health Clinic

Oct 12, 2022 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

(WILSON COUNTY, Tenn.) A federal indictment unsealed Wednesday charges eleven individuals with violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, announc.... Read More

Alleged Shoplifting Suspect at Lowe's in Murfreesboro was Reportedly Armed

Sep 21, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, TN – Detectives in Murfreesboro have located a person of interest in a theft case that was opened after a shoplifting incident was reported at a l.... Read More
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MTSU breaks ground on new $7.1M outdoor tennis complex

Sep 19, 2022 at 06:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University broke ground for its new $7.1 million outdoor tennis complex in a ceremony Thursday, Sept. 15.... Read More

MTSU marks Constitution’s 235th anniversary with public readings, Sept. 19 community-organizing talk

Sep 13, 2022 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University community will once again speak the words that ordained and established America during th.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas to Provide Flu Vaccines at Titans Home Games

Sep 09, 2022 at 12:46 pm by WGNS

(MIDDLE TENNESSEE) Beginning with the Tennessee Titans home opener game on Sunday September 11th, Ascension Saint Thomas will offer flu vaccines to all fans at Nissan Stadium..... Read More

BEWARE: FLOOD WATCH in Effect!

Sep 04, 2022 at 07:55 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The National Weather Service has Rutherford and surrounding counties under FLOOD WATCH conditions The FLOOD WATCH was issued at 2:30AM Sunday morning (9/4/2022).... Read More

'The Middle Half' will come to a close this October (2022)

Aug 25, 2022 at 10:57 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Over 15 years ago, Miles and Melinda Tate felt that Murfreesboro needed a half marathon to springboard the running community.  Since that time, the.... Read More

Secretary of State’s Office Warns of Resurfaced Scam Targeting Business Owners

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners to be aware of a scam that has resurfaced and is once again targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer fr.... Read More

DC Fast Charger Company to Open Manufacturing Facility in Nearby Wilson County and Plans to Create 500-Jobs

Aug 17, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

A company opening in nearby Lebanon, Tennessee will likely lead to new employment opportunities for Rutherford County residents, in addition to hiring those who call Wilson Co.... Read More

$15-Million Grant Approved to Help Middle Tennesseans with Jobs in the Technology Sector

Aug 03, 2022 at 07:15 am by WGNS

A portion of a $500-million grant approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce, has announced that $15-million will go towards helping residents in Middle and West Tennessee.&n.... Read More

State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Cases of Potomac Horse Fever in Tennessee

Jul 28, 2022 at 07:35 pm by WGNS

TENNESSEE - The State Veterinarian is advising horse owners to be alert after another confirmed case of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) in Tennessee. This week’s detectio.... Read More

American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter Recognizes Volunteer Achievements

Jul 27, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter recently recognized its exceptional volunteers who continue to work tirelessly to help people in.... Read More
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‘Best of the Best’ National Guardsmen kick off competition at MTSU

Jul 26, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU student Cole Lukens of Murfreesboro knows the ropes, so to speak, having been 2021 Army National Guard Soldier of the Year.... Read More

Gas prices in Tennessee have fallen by up to 10-Cents in the past week

Jul 05, 2022 at 01:26 pm by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.39 per gallon on Tuesday (07/05/22), according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

Groundbreaking Officially Welcomes BJ’s Wholesale Club to La Vergne - First in Tennessee

Jun 22, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne is planning a groundbreaking ceremony alongside BJ’s Wholesale Club to officially welcome the business to the city. The groundb.... Read More

55th Annual Antique's Show and Sale coming to Murfreesboro July 15, 16, 17th

Jun 16, 2022 at 11:03 pm by WGNS

The 55th annual Murfreesboro Antique’s Show and Sale is returning to the Middle Tennessee Expo Center at 1660 Middle Tennessee Boulevard. Guest’s will be able to b.... Read More

MTSU undergrad researchers, recent grads advance to competitive, top-tier graduate programs

Jun 15, 2022 at 03:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Undergraduate Research Center and Undergraduate Research Experience and Creative Activity grant offer students the opportunity to cond.... Read More