Legacy Sports Proposed a Massive Sports and Entertainment Venue in Murfreesboro, but Now has Financial Woes in Arizona

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) It’s been one-year since Legacy Sports announced plans to build a $350-million sports and entertainment venue in Murfreesboro. The announcement w.... Read More
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Eagleville culture runs deep as Rutherford’s only K-12 school

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:44 pm by WGNS News

To say Eagleville School is unique is an understatement. With 100 years of history, the campus as it stands now is much larger than the original, having evolved through many c.... Read More

Death of Inmate at Coffee County Jail on Monday Remains Under Investigation

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:19 pm by WGNS News

(COFFEE COUNTY, TN) In nearby Coffee County, the death of an inmate at the local jail remains under investigation. The man, whose name has not been released, became ill during.... Read More

Murfreesboro is not exactly a Cookie Lover's Paradise, According to One Study

Dec 14, 2022 at 10:05 pm by WGNS News

As we near Christmas and prepare for visiting friends and family, you should know where the Rutherford County area ranks on the cookie scale. Out of 200 medium to large sized.... Read More

State Rep. Charlie Baum files legislation to make it easier for employees to save for retirement in Tennessee

Dec 14, 2022 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, today filed legislation that would provide a more convenient option for many private sector employees to open.... Read More

RCSO Capt. Kyle Evans promoted to Major

Dec 14, 2022 at 08:47 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promoted Capt. Kyle Evans to Major Evans during a ceremony Tuesday. Evans joined the Sheriff’s Office as the staff attor.... Read More

Readyville Photographer Submits Winning Photograph

Dec 13, 2022 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

For a second time, a Readyville photographer has been selected to have her work displayed in the 2023 Tennessee Wildlife magazine. The winning entry that was submitted by Kimb.... Read More

Smyrna West, an RCS alternative school, helps students find their inner strength

Dec 13, 2022 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) You won’t find murals or mascots or bright colors adorning the hallways at Smyrna West. There are no pep-rallies, busy hallways or throngs of socializing st.... Read More

32 Defendants Convicted After Decade of Violent Crime

Dec 12, 2022 at 11:14 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The final six defendants in a RICO conspiracy operating out of Clarksville, Tennessee, were sentenced last week in U.S. District Court, announced U.S..... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman Dies after being removed from BMW while having Convulsions Outside of Gas Station

Dec 12, 2022 at 10:44 pm by WGNS News

(Nashville, TN) In Nashville, Metro Police are trying to determine the identity of a man who allegedly removed a female passenger from his car as she was having what was.... Read More

TBI Agent's Pickup Truck Stolen from Home in Murfreesboro

Dec 12, 2022 at 06:48 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Local detectives need help locating a TBI agent's bureau-issued vehicle that was stolen from a home in Murfreesboro. The license plate on the white 2017 Dod.... Read More

Oakland High School seniors reflect on 3 state championships, graduating

Dec 12, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) A perfect football season is hard to come by. Three senior students-athletes at Oakland not only appeared at the championship game each year of th.... Read More

Rutherford County Man has been Missing for Over a Month

Dec 08, 2022 at 08:08 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Police Department is in hopes of the public helping them locate a man who has been missing for several months. Ronnie Junior Yewell was repor.... Read More

Murfree Springs Boardwalk CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC!

Dec 08, 2022 at 05:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Safety issues has caused the closing of the boardwalk at Murfree Spring Wetland, according to officials with the City of Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Dep.... Read More

Man Arrested for False Sexual Assault Report About a Bedford County Law Enforcement Officer

Dec 08, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY – A Cowan, Tennessee man faces charges of filing a false report following an investigation by special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigati.... Read More

Multiple Vehicle Break-ins Reported on Tuesday, December 6th in Murfreesboro

Dec 07, 2022 at 03:26 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro Detectives are investigating a string of car burglaries that occurred at Richard Siegel Soccer Park and SportsCom on Tuesday, December 6, 2022..... Read More

Senior Flair, the FREE Senior Health Fair THIS Thursday

Dec 06, 2022 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A special senior health fair called Senior Flair will be held for area seniors on Thursday afternoon. The FREE event will be at St. Marks United Methodist C.... Read More

Jenni Smith named Smyrna West principal

Dec 06, 2022 at 07:25 pm by WGNS News

Jenni Smith has been named as the next principal of Smyrna West Alternative School, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. “Ms. Smith’s various t.... Read More

Best 5 Coziest Small Towns in Tennessee - To Visit This Winter [New Study]

Dec 06, 2022 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

(Middle Tennessee) Have you ever been to a town and said to yourself, “This sure is a cozy place!” Chances are good that some of the places you think are nice and.... Read More

Today's Topic was Education in Tennessee with Guest JC Bowman

Dec 06, 2022 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

Today on the Action Line we focused on education. WGNS’ Scott Walker talked to JC Bowman, Executive Director of the Professional Educator’s of Tennessee. Some of t.... Read More