Report: Tennessee sees 31.5% increase in construction spending since COVID

Jun 04, 2021 at 01:34 pm by WGNS

Tennessee is now seeing a 31.5% increase in construction spending since the start of COVID, which is in total contrast to the downturn we saw when the pandemic first hit.The.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Killed in Head On Collision on Briley Pkwy in Nashville

Jun 03, 2021 at 12:40 pm by WGNS

A two car head-on collision at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on Briley Parkway at Airways Boulevard in Nashville killed a Murfreesboro man and sent eight others from LaVergne, Tenn.... Read More

Special Committee Submits Nashville Bomb Call After-Action Report to Metro Police Chief Drake

Jun 02, 2021 at 02:21 pm by WGNS

Chief John Drake announced on Wednesday (June 2, 2021) that the Metro Nashville Police Department is implementing recommendations contained in an after-action report.... Read More

CAUTION: Swimming Deaths in the Summer Months

Jun 02, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

As we progress into the summer months, it's important to remember to always keep a watchful eye on our children who enjoy swimming. The Tennessee Department of Health reports.... Read More

COVID-19 Vaccinations and Who is Getting The Vaccine?

Jun 01, 2021 at 08:45 am by WGNS

COVID-19 continues to be a concern for residents in the Volunteer State and the Tennessee Department of Health continues to monitor the number of vaccinations recorded daily.... Read More

Gas Prices This Week in Tennessee

Jun 01, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.85/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas price.... Read More

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix partners with MTSU’s Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center

May 31, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Saturday joined three other iconic Nashville institutions in support of the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center.... Read More

RECAP: Rutherford County, TN Jobless Rate Remains Low

May 31, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

Recapping one of the more positive stories this month, the unemployment figures seem to be looking good locally. With more, here's WGNS' Scott Walker...Current numbers show.... Read More

UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal I-24 Crash that occurred in January

May 31, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

An arrest has been made in an I-24 fatal accident investigation. 44-Year-old Stephen L. Hall is jailed in lieu of a $100,000 bond on a grand jury indictment charging him wit.... Read More

Arrest made in the Shooting Death of Smyrna Man

May 31, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

Reports indicate a Murfreesboro man has been arrested in Texas for the murder of a Smyrna resident. The incident revolved around the sell of marijuana, according to Nashvill.... Read More

Major TBI Drug Arrest

May 28, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

A major drug arrest has been made by the TBI just over the Rutherford County line in Davidson County.As the result of an ongoing drug investigation, special agents with the Dr.... Read More

Tennessee's Original State Constitutions on Display for One Day Only

May 28, 2021 at 09:46 am by WGNS

Tennessee's three original constitutions will be on display at the Tennessee State Library and Archives on Tuesday, June 1, to mark our state's 225th birthday.In addition to v.... Read More

Metro Nashville Police Believe Subject Previously Convicted in 2000 Murder Case is INNOCENT

May 26, 2021 at 02:16 pm by WGNS

A murder case in Nashville is receiving a lot of attention after the Metro Police Department released new information that the man who was originally convicted in the vic.... Read More

UPDATE: Guns are being left in cars in Murfreesboro and Nashville

May 24, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

Guns are being stolen, due to firearm owners leaving their weapons unsecured in their vehicle. Murfreesboro Police Lt. Clayton Williams told WGNS NEWS…Williams said it.... Read More

MONDAY 5/24/2021: Gas Prices in TN Fall 1.9 Cents to Start the Week

May 24, 2021 at 06:50 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.86/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas price.... Read More

Nashville Man Indicted on Murder and Child Abuse Charges Related to the Death of His 2-Week-Old Daughter

May 21, 2021 at 10:01 am by WGNS

A former Nashville resident indicted this month on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child neglect and aggravated child abuse in connection with the January 2020 deat.... Read More

Supreme Court Case Could Change Abortion Laws Nationwide

May 18, 2021 at 10:35 am by WGNS

Monday, the United States Supreme Court announced that they will hear arguments next term regarding Mississippi’s ban on abortions at 15 weeks. The Court announced that.... Read More

MORE DETAILS: Subject Convicted for the 2018 Murder and Rape of a Blackman Woman

May 18, 2021 at 10:26 am by WGNS

WGNS has more information on the sentencing of a man who was convicted this month for murdering 26-year-old Katelyn Ervin of the Blackman Community.Rutherford County District.... Read More

Tennesseans Have Time to Apply for Federal Help with COVID-19 Funeral Expenses

May 18, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency encourages Tennesseans who lost loved ones to COVID-19 to apply for the assistance that is still available from the Federal Emergency.... Read More

UPDATE: TN Gas Prices Rise 18 Cents in Aftermath of Colonial Pipeline Shutdown

May 18, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

Gas prices across Tennessee jumped nearly 18 cents over last week in response to the recent Colonial Pipeline shutdown that led to a deluge of demand for gasoline as well.... Read More