Tennessee

Nature: Barfield Park

Jan 17, 2021 at 09:37 am by WGNS

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Alone on the Streets

Jan 17, 2021 at 09:23 am by WGNS

One day after the Nashville bombing, the homeless remained in the area and alive with the same struggles from the previous day, the previous year and in some cases, the previo.... Read More

TN Health News: New Features Added to COVID-19 Website

Jan 15, 2021 at 06:49 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group have added new features to the COVID19.tn.gov website to make it easier for users.... Read More

Murfreesboro Housing Authority Continues Redevelopment of City's Affordable Housing

Jan 15, 2021 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The next phase of redeveloping Murfreesboro’s affordable housing is underway by the Murfreesboro Housing Authority (MHA), following the 2019.... Read More

Congratulations to the 13 New Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Recruits

Jan 15, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

Congratulations to thirteen new recruits who recently joined the ranks of the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department. The new fire fighters made the pledge on January.... Read More

Deputy Recovers $17,000 Worth of Drugs During Traffic Stop for Speeding - Earns State Reward

Jan 15, 2021 at 11:32 am by WGNS

Recovering about $17,000 worth of illegal drugs during a traffic stop for speeding earned a Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy a state award.Deputy Carol Stafford earned.... Read More

Thursday Morning Fire in Murfreesboro is Under Investigation

Jan 15, 2021 at 11:20 am by WGNS

On Thursday (1/14/21), there was an early morning apartment fire at The Harrison, located at 261 Veterans Parkway in Murfreesboro. Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched t.... Read More

Thousands of Tennessee Residents Aim to Plant Native Trees on March 20th

Jan 15, 2021 at 11:11 am by WGNS

Tennessee residents are invited to beautify their properties and their communities by planting trees on “Tennessee Tree Day,” March 20, 2021. The effort is organiz.... Read More

Dr. Bryan Terry Named Chairman of House Health Committee

Jan 15, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

On the final organizational day of the 112th Tennessee General Assembly, Representative Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) was named Chairman of the Health Committee in the Hous.... Read More

Sen. Reeves appointed to prestigious Senate Commerce Committee

Jan 14, 2021 at 03:27 pm by WGNS

State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) has been reappointed vice-chairman of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee and as a member of the prestigious Senate Commer.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools say Biggest Issue with COVID Remains Staffing Problems

Jan 14, 2021 at 12:42 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools continue to monitor education facilities as they navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic. County Schools Director Bill Spurlock stated the biggest issue r.... Read More

Unemployment Claims in TN and Rutherford County are Again Rising

Jan 14, 2021 at 11:54 am by WGNS

The numbers of those seeking unemployment due to joblessness during the COVID-19 Pandemic is growing once again at a record pace. In Tennessee, the number of those filing for.... Read More

Is there a Cap on Residential Development in Murfreesboro due to Treated Discharge Water?

Jan 14, 2021 at 11:32 am by WGNS

As Murfreesboro continues to grow in leaps and bounds, it equals concern over water and sewer capacity. But, the real issue is the discharge of treated water, as explained by.... Read More

Hunter Industrial Fans in Smyrna Partners with Local Motorsports Team

Jan 14, 2021 at 10:37 am by WGNS

Hunter Industrial, the industrial division of the Hunter Fan Company, announced a 2021 partnership with Dylan Fetcho Motorsports, the winner of the 2020 Nashville Fa.... Read More

Read To Succeed Announces the Release of the 2021 One Book

Jan 14, 2021 at 10:32 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – One Book is an initiative to promote reading and unity. Each year, Read To Succeed and the Rutherford County One Book Committee select a bo.... Read More

BUSINESS: First Community Mortgage announces pending acquisition of a Mortgage Boutique

Jan 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – First Community Mortgage (FCM), announced today that it will acquire a Mortgage Boutique (AMB) in a transaction it hopes to close with.... Read More

Red Cross’s ‘2021 Hero’ Holmes maintains strong MTSU ties

Jan 13, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Former MTSU student Jeff Holmes, Tennessee’s 76th adjutant general with the state’s National Guard, will be the&nbs.... Read More

Tennessee county profiles provide benchmark for child well-being in pandemic recovery

Jan 12, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth has released its County Profiles of Child Well-Being in Tennessee. At 8th, Rutherford County ranks among the top Tennessee.... Read More

Mothers-to-be at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications

Jan 12, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

A lot of questions circulate around the COVID Vaccine, but little has been discussed about expectant mothers. That said, more should be addressed about the subject because Rut.... Read More

Tennessee State Parks Have $1.84 Billion Economic Impact in 2020

Jan 12, 2021 at 11:26 am by WGNS

Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of $1.84 billion in Tennessee in 2020 and welcomed 34.7 million visits, according to a report done for the Tennessee Department of.... Read More