Shifting Landscape: Homeownership Trends Across Generations in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Jan 19, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - First-time home buyers, especially Millennials and Gen Xers, are facing an uphill battle when it comes to house hunting. This is in part because of a g.... Read More

On Eve Of March For Life, Blackburn Introduces Informed Consent Bill To Protect Women, Unborn

Jan 18, 2024 at 12:52 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the March for Life rally in Washington, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Representative Lisa McClain.... Read More

Area LGBTQ+ Organizations to Host Blood Drive After FDA Changes

Jan 18, 2024 at 07:43 am by WGNS News

Blood Assurance is expecting to welcome many first-time blood donors next week at a blood drive hosted by several Nashville area LGBTQ+ organizations. On Friday, January 19,.... Read More

Providing Warm Shelter During Frigid Nights: Coldest Nights Program in Action

Jan 18, 2024 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the temperatures continue to plummet, reaching single digits during the night and dipping into negative readings in the early morning hours, the c.... Read More

Tennessee's Yard Sizes Revealed: Murfreesboro Trails, Lebanon Takes the Lead

Jan 17, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

When it comes to the size of yards in Tennessee, Murfreesboro finds itself in the middle of the pack, with residents boasting yards smaller than those in several other cities.... Read More

Dangerous Cold Snap Puts Strain on Middle Tennessee Electric; Sub-Zero Air Temperatures Wed AM

Jan 17, 2024 at 08:19 am by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the face of bone-chilling temperatures, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) are calling on consumers to take im.... Read More

Unprecedented Cold Snap Puts Strain on Middle Tennessee Electric - Thermometers in Eagleville Hit -6, Smyrna at -5 Degrees

Jan 17, 2024 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the face of bone-chilling temperatures, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) are calling on consumers to take im.... Read More

Charting Success: Julia Pitt's Ascension to Training Coordinator at MFRD

Jan 16, 2024 at 03:25 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey has proudly announced the promotion of Julia Pitt to the esteemed role of training coordinator. Julia, who joined MFRD in Decembe.... Read More

Brand New Bookmobile Arrives to Serve Rutherford County

Jan 16, 2024 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After a 2-year wait... That was Rutherford County Library Director Rita Shacklett, talking about the brand-new and much anticipated Bookmobile that arr.... Read More

Snow and Ice Cause Havoc on Rutherford County Roads; Warnings Continue for Middle Tennessee

Jan 16, 2024 at 07:18 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As the winter storm continues to grip Rutherford County and the surrounding areas in Middle Tennessee, residents are facing treacherous road conditio.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Exhaust All Leads in Murder Case Involving an Innocent Young Man - MPD Asking for Publics Help

Jan 12, 2024 at 12:24 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a tragic turn of events, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has announced that all leads in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old Christ.... Read More

Local Family Escapes Unharmed as Firefighters Contain Blaze to Garage

Jan 12, 2024 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a swift response to an emergency call, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters successfully contained a fire that erupted in the attached.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes Crossing Guard Mary Smith with STARS Award

Jan 12, 2024 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mary Smith has devoted her time and energy to keeping school children safe! On Jan. 11, 2024, Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Smith, a S.... Read More

Negative Wind Chills and Driving Safely into Next Week

Jan 12, 2024 at 07:24 am by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - AAA is bracing for extremely cold temperatures and the possibility of high winds and inclement weather in parts of the state this weekend through early.... Read More

Police Seek Person of Interest in Ulta Theft Case

Jan 11, 2024 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities are actively seeking the assistance of the public in identifying a male individual captured on a security camera, now named as a perso.... Read More

Cold Weather UPDATE: Negative Windchills Expected to Hit Rutherford County

Jan 11, 2024 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents should brace themselves for an impending cold front that will dramatically drop temperatures over the weekend and i.... Read More

MAHLE Manufacturing Continues to Grow - Need for New Employees Also Increases in 2024

Jan 11, 2024 at 01:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,TN – After hiring over 100 new employees at the close of 2023, MAHLE Manufacturing is now in need of 75 more employees, due to exceptional growth. MAHLE w.... Read More
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Residential Fire Sparks Rapid Response in Christiana

Jan 10, 2024 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Christiana, TN - On Wednesday, a residential fire brought Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) crews racing to the 200 block of Applewood Lane in Christiana, near the inte.... Read More

Silver Alert Issued for Missing LaVergne Man with Medical Condition

Jan 10, 2024 at 10:26 pm by WGNS News

  LaVergne, TN - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for 68-year-old Danny Dalton, a resident of the Northern end of Rutherford County..... Read More

Jackpot! NYE Gala Raises Record $40,000, Grant Applications Now Open

Jan 10, 2024 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

The Kimberly Family Foundation is proud to announce a record $41,227.59 raised at its New Year’s Eve Charity Casino Gala, held December 31, 2023, at the Stones River Cou.... Read More