Rutherford County

Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Rutherford County November 6

Nov 01, 2021 at 10:09 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Monroe and Rutherford counties on Saturday, Nov..... Read More

Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates 40th Season

Nov 01, 2021 at 07:42 am by WGNS

As the arts and entertainment community begin the recovery process from a year and a half of COVID, the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) in Murfreesboro is preparing to.... Read More
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MTSU's Homecoming Wraps-Up With 35-10 Victory!

Oct 30, 2021 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Homecoming week at MTSU is wrapping-up, and despite the rain--everyone has had a great time reliving memories with former classmates. Then the afternoon g.... Read More

Friday Night Fire Damaged Town Home

Oct 30, 2021 at 07:06 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Around 8:15PM Friday night (10/29/2021) Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a duplex at 1916 Medora Court. Crews entered the home and extingui.... Read More

Robin Gentry Announces Campaign For Circuit Court Clerk

Oct 29, 2021 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

Long time Rutherford County public servant Robin Eades Gentry announced her campaign for Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk. With more than 30 impressive years of service t.... Read More

The Child Advocacy Center Turkey Tee Off

Oct 29, 2021 at 12:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — “The Child Advocacy Center is counting down to the 11th Annual Turkey Tee Off,” announced Development Coordinator Katie Enzor.&n.... Read More

Distracted Driving in Rutherford County and Beyond

Oct 28, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors have gone down, for the most part, in places like Rutherford County and throughout the state. With more on this story, here is WGNS.... Read More

High school bands return to MTSU's Floyd Stadium for 58th Contest of Champions

Oct 28, 2021 at 12:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s School of Music was pleased to resume the nation’s longest-running marching band competition after its hiatus a year ago be.... Read More

TBI Makes Drug Arrests in Murfreesboro in Ongoing Case

Oct 28, 2021 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Two Murfreesboro residents face various drug-related and firearms charges as the result of an ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the T.... Read More

Exchange Club of Murfreesboro Honors Rutherford County Sheriff's Office - Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Oct 28, 2021 at 09:51 am by WGNS

Detective Monica Fonseca of the Criminal Investigations Division, Rutherford County Sheriff Office was recognized on October 27, 2021 as the County Law Enforcement Officer of.... Read More

New initiative helping homeless families connect to housing, community resources

Oct 28, 2021 at 09:19 am by WGNS

With about 30 minutes left before the deadline to apply for a new position as ATLAS Family Engagement Specialist, Kyle Bowron thought long and hard before finally moving her c.... Read More

Halloween and Trick-or-Treating Events in Rutherford County Area

Oct 28, 2021 at 09:08 am by WGNS

This Halloween season brings with it a hint of COVID-19, as parents remind their young ghosts and goblins to social distant themselves from others. That said, the annual candy.... Read More

Shopping Comes Alive on Historic Rutherford County Square November 5th and 6th

Oct 27, 2021 at 04:59 pm by WGNS

The shops on the Historic Rutherford County Square will come alive for the Holiday Market on November 5th and 6th. Main Street Murfreesboro Executive Director Sarah Cal.... Read More

The Battle of Homelessness in Rutherford County and Meeting Needs

Oct 27, 2021 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

Housing, Health and Human Services Alliance of Rutherford County (H3ARC, also referred to as HARC), continues to push forward with the gathering of new ideas to house those.... Read More

Rutherford County will not purchase old State Farm Building and All County Employees to get $1,000 to $2,000 NET Bonus

Oct 27, 2021 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County will not be moving forward with the purchase of the old State Farm building on Memorial Boulevard at Dejarnette Lane in Murfreesboro. County Mayor Bill Ket.... Read More

Rutherford County Parents Fight to See Lower Speed Limit after Death of Son in 2020

Oct 27, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Nate Isbell, 13, helped his 3-year-old niece, Lily, decorate pumpkins the night before Halloween last year.Lily didn’t want to touch the slimy inside of the pumpkin, rem.... Read More

Appeal Denied in a 2016 Murder at Vie Apartments in Murfreesboro

Oct 27, 2021 at 10:12 am by WGNS

A Humbolt, Tennessee man who was convicted for a murder that occurred in Murfreesboro 5-years ago has appealed his conviction.   In 2016, Cassius Dominique Ivory and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police / Sheriff's Office Looking for Missing 16-Year-Old

Oct 27, 2021 at 08:26 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Missing Teen Located - Just before 8:45 AM on Wednesday (10/27/21), Murfreesboro Police notified media that the 16-year old who was reported as MISSING, has been.... Read More

Helping Homeless in Middle Tennessee

Oct 26, 2021 at 04:55 pm by WGNS

WGNS recently visited Madison, Tennessee where we learned about Layman Lessons, an organization that help's those who are homeless. Hear our short interview below... &nbs.... Read More

Red Cross emergency blood shortage: Lowest supply levels in more than a decade

Oct 26, 2021 at 02:31 pm by WGNS

With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make and keep appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the o.... Read More