THIS SUNDAY: Over 100 Emergency Medical Service Members will be Honored During a Murfreesboro Stop on the EMS Memorial Procession

Jul 15, 2021 at 09:53 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) — This Sunday, more than 144 EMS and air medical personnel who have died in the line of duty will be honored and remembered with a moving process.... Read More

Sen. Reeves urges citizens to take advantage of Tennessee’s new and traditional sales tax holidays

Jul 15, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) today encouraged citizens to take advantage of Tennessee’s new and traditional sales tax holidays which are set to begin.... Read More

City of La Vergne Names Police Chief

Jul 15, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

 The City of La Vergne has selected a police chief, effective immediately. Mayor Cole has selected Burrel "Chip" Davis to be the next Chief of Police.Chief Davis has 22 y.... Read More

UPDATE: Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Prepares for New Cardiac Surgery Program - Approximately 25 New Jobs to be Created

Jul 14, 2021 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

With the official green-light from the proper regulatory boards, administrators at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital have begun orchestrating what will be a state-of-the-art Ca.... Read More

Demos Family Donates Food Truck to Liberty’s Station

Jul 14, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – July 14, 2021 – Peter and Kristen Demos have donated their Demos Brands food trailer to Liberty’s Station, the new social enterprise of Am.... Read More

In 2018 a Louisiana Based Company Got The "OK" to Build a Distillery in Murfreesboro - But It Never Happened

Jul 14, 2021 at 11:55 am by WGNS

Several years ago, there were talks of a New Orleans based company building an $86-million distillery in Murfreesboro. The talks turned into proposals, which turned into the p.... Read More

Murfreesboro adds 70 acres to southern border of Barfield Crescent Park

Jul 14, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Through a Federal parkland conversion process, the City of Murfreesboro has closed on the purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm located on the.... Read More

NASHVILLE: More than 60% of all guns reported stolen in 2021 (886) were taken from vehicles

Jul 14, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

It is important to lock your automobile doors, secure any valuables---especially guns, and remove the keys. These simple actions will go a long way in preventin.... Read More

Police Teaching Senior Citizens What to do in an Active Shooter Scenario

Jul 13, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Senior Center is partnering with the La Vergne Police Department to teach important, life-saving techniques to seniors in the community in the.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry Continues Opposition to Landfill Expansion, Agrees with Board Denial

Jul 12, 2021 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

On Friday, July 9, at the Rutherford County Courthouse, the Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Planning Board (CTRSWP) recommended against the proposed northern expansion of.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Advise Citizens to Learn the Law before going armed under the new TN Open Carry Legislation

Jul 12, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

The new legislation that allows individuals to carry a firearm without a permit in Tennessee went into effect on July 1st. Police warn the new law may not allow an individual.... Read More

MTSU recording industry alumnus is ACM's top audio engineer for 2nd time

Jul 12, 2021 at 09:33 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An MTSU Department of Recording Industry alumnus with a cabinet full of honors and a long list of chart-topping projects is now the&.... Read More

Gas Prices this Week in Tennessee

Jul 12, 2021 at 07:45 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices are unchanged  in the past week, averaging $2.85/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas prices in Tennesse.... Read More

18-Men Arrested in TBI Human Trafficking Operation

Jul 12, 2021 at 07:38 am by WGNS

A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit and several other law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of eighteen men accu.... Read More

TWRA Reports No Boating Fatalities, 21 BUI Arrests Over July 4th Holiday Weekend

Jul 12, 2021 at 07:09 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports there were no boating-related fatalities and six statewide serious injury boating incidents over the July 4th holiday weekend w.... Read More

12-Year-Old Reported as Missing in Coffee County, TN

Jul 12, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

A 12-year-old who was reported as “MISSING” in nearby Coffee County, TN has yet to be located. According to the TBI, Lucian Gavin was last seen on June 29th a.... Read More

Advent Lutheran Church to install new lead pastor: Pastor Michelle Kuhlman

Jul 12, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Advent Lutheran Church announced plans for an upcoming service for the installation of Pastor Michelle Kuhlman as their new lead pastor. The speci.... Read More

Report finds Tennessee median home price is $218K, 16th least expensive in U.S.

Jul 09, 2021 at 12:45 pm by WGNS

New data from the Case-Shiller Index reveals that the housing market is rising at a rate that hasn’t been seen in decades. While the year-over-year change in home prices.... Read More

The COVID Pandemic has Taken a Mental Toll on Many

Jul 09, 2021 at 11:26 am by WGNS

The impact that COVID-19 has had on the mental well-being of many has been tough, to say the least.“Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to re.... Read More

JUST FOR FUN: Visit a Replica of the Ship Christopher Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue on!

Jul 09, 2021 at 10:45 am by WGNS

On Friday August 27th, the ‘Pinta’, a replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous Ship, will open in Chattanooga, TN. The ship will be docked at the Chattanooga.... Read More