Murfreesboro Police to Continue Leading Funeral Processions, but More MPD Officers Needed

Sep 20, 2021 at 09:37 am by WGNS

Over the past 20-years, the City of Murfreesboro has heard from citizens, experts and more on what to do about the police department escorting funerals processions through the.... Read More
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

Sep 18, 2021 at 10:09 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard renaming ceremony took place Saturday morning (9/18/2021) at the Patterson Community Center.  The first street.... Read More

Public Invited: "Immigration Law" at MTSU 3PM This Monday

Sep 18, 2021 at 07:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  “Immigration, Law and Local Consequences: Current Issues for Immigrants and Refugees in Rutherford County” is set for 3&nb.... Read More

COVID-19 delta variant raises new considerations for today’s travelers

Sep 17, 2021 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Americans returned to travel in droves this summer. Recent AAA Travel bookings were up at least 11% over 2019 levels, and even more people are excitedly planning trips for 202.... Read More

Unemployment Remains on a Downward Trend as the State’s Economy Continues to Rebound

Sep 17, 2021 at 09:55 am by WGNS

As Tennessee’s economy continues to rebound, the state has experienced three consecutive months of lower unemployment, according to newly released data from the Departme.... Read More

Downtown on the Farm, set for Sunday, Sept. 19 at Oaklands Mansion

Sep 17, 2021 at 09:50 am by WGNS

The 4th annual Downtown on the Farm, presented by Locally Owned Murfreesboro, is set for Sunday, Sept. 19 at Oaklands Mansion.This farm-to-table fundraising dinner features&nb.... Read More

Local school's to hold safety drills for an active shooter and more on September 27th

Sep 16, 2021 at 05:44 pm by WGNS

Being a school resource officer has changed over the years and more than likely, what they train for in schools today, would not have been imaginable in the 1980's and perha.... Read More

MTSU's Baldwin Gallery exhibit showcases effort to preserve Baltimore’s architectural history

Sep 16, 2021 at 01:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Maryland-based photographer and archivist is bringing his eye for detail to MTSU's renowned Baldwin Photographic Gallery .... Read More

Murfreesboro Public Works annual Fall Leaf Collection begins Oct. 1

Sep 16, 2021 at 11:54 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2021 Fall Leaf Collection season begins October 1 and continues through December 31, 2021.  During this peak season, Oct. 1-Jan..... Read More

Hotels in Tennessee and Rutherford County expected to record a record loss in revenue, due to COVID-19

Sep 16, 2021 at 11:25 am by WGNS

Tennessee was hit hard by COVID-19 and the hotel industry, perhaps harder. The expected job loss at hotel’s across the Volunteer State is expected to add up to 5,600 job.... Read More

Eagleville seniors giving back to K-12 school through ‘challenges’

Sep 16, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

Eagleville has been a unique community well-before it agreed to become part of Rutherford County in 1877.Today, it remains the only K-12 school in the district and, in her fir.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees endorses second effort to get state OK for removal of Forrest Hall name

Sep 15, 2021 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to support efforts to gain permission from the state to.... Read More

Wanted Texas fugitive arrested in Murfreesboro on Tuesday

Sep 15, 2021 at 10:53 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Texas man wanted on a fugitive from justice warrant, for removing an ankle monitor and jumping bail, is arrested in Murfreesboro after briefly re.... Read More

BUSINESS: Two First Community Mortgage employees among 2021 HW Insiders national 100 list, One in Murfreesboro

Sep 14, 2021 at 01:32 pm by WGNS

Two employees of First Community Mortgage, Jennifer Bourgeois and Candra McLaughlin, are among the 100 operational superstars in housing included in H.... Read More

Annual Old Timers Festival in LaVergne Scheduled for September 18

Sep 14, 2021 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne is putting its final touches on the highly anticipated Old Timers Festival, which is scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 18. With.... Read More

Tennessee State Trooper Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Sep 14, 2021 at 01:04 pm by WGNS

A member of the Tennessee Highway Patrol was killed in a Nashville motorcycle accident this past Sunday afternoon when he collided with a car on 21st Avenue South at Portlan.... Read More

Swap and Shop for TUESDAY, Sept. 14th, 2021

Sep 14, 2021 at 08:28 am by Producer

FOR SALE: Huskee riding mower 38" cut 14.5 h.p. cuts good $200 615 -663-4097 FOR SALE: Pressure cooker that holds 7 quarts for $75 OBO. 615-410-8196 FOR SALE: Oak table with.... Read More

Theft of Supplies from St. Marks United Methodist Church - Won't Stop Volunteers from Making Journey to Louisiana to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida

Sep 14, 2021 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Saint Marks United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro is headed to Louisiana today (Tuesday, 9/14/21) to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Paul Givens told WGNS news that vo.... Read More

Johnson first woman selected to serve as chair of Rutherford County School Board

Sep 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

PHOTO: Director of Schools Bill Spurlock (L) and Tiffany Johnson (R) move on to the next item on the agenda moments after Johnson selected first woman to serve as chair of Rut.... Read More

Hot rides take to the Streets on Saturday for the 13th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run

Sep 14, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Supporters of Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity will take to the streets THIS Saturday (September 18th) for the 13th Annual Hammer Down fo.... Read More