Rutherford County

Enhanced Treatment Helps Fast Nicotine Metabolizers Quit Smoking

May 31, 2023 at 10:06 am by WGNS News

STUDY - A study from Vanderbilt researchers has found that enhanced treatment support can help smokers who have more difficulty quitting because they are fast metabolizers of.... Read More

UPDATE: Mother of Children found by La Vergne Police Located

May 30, 2023 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE, TN – UPDATE: WGNS is following a bizarre story that unfolded on the west side of Rutherford County Tuesday... In La Vergne, three young children were.... Read More

LOCATED SAFE - Murfreesboro Police Confirm Missing Woman Has Been Found

May 30, 2023 at 06:38 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, TN - A 49-year-old Murfreesboro woman who was reported as missing, according to Murfreesboro Public Safety Information Officer Larry Flowers, h.... Read More

House and Senate Members from Rutherford County Push for Medical Facilities to Better Update Bed Availability, Especially for Mental Health Treatment

May 30, 2023 at 06:06 pm by WGNS News

Hear this entire story in a snapshot in less than 2-minutes... RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Mental health issues continue to grow among society and help for those who are bu.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Move Up Slightly on Tuesday

May 30, 2023 at 07:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g on Tuesday (05/30/2023), according to GasBuddy.... Read More

Greenway Additions, a Skate Park and a Pump Track are All on the Horizon for Murfreesboro

May 26, 2023 at 07:22 am by WGNS News

The Murfreesboro Greenway System continues to grow… That was Parks and Rec. Director Nate Williams. He also stated that planning is in place to look at future Greenway.... Read More

USA BMX Music City Nationals Rocks Middle Tennessee in Music City

May 25, 2023 at 08:09 pm by WGNS News

Near the banks of J. Percy Priest Lake, hundreds of professional and amateur BMX riders from across the country will descend on Nashville this Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28,.... Read More

Murfreesboro, Smyrna and LaVergne ALL Have Unemployment Figures BELOW 2.3%

May 25, 2023 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County is one of multiple counties throughout Tennessee that are seeing record low unemployment numbers. Statewide, Tennessee contin.... Read More

Discovery Center Secret Garden Party and Tour will be First Weekend in June

May 25, 2023 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 31st Annual Secret Garden Party and Secret Garden Tours, both of which help fund the non-profit Discovery Center, will be held the first weekend.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Moved Williamson County Substation to Rutherford County Thursday

May 25, 2023 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric is moving a substation in Williamson County to Rutherford County... That was Amy Byers, Public Relations Coordinator.... Read More

UPDATE: Bull Kills a Man in the Eagleville, TN Area on Wednesday

May 25, 2023 at 09:40 am by WGNS News

UPDATED - EAGLEVILLE, TN - WGNS has more news on a bull attack that took place Wednesday in the Eagleville area. The man who was attacked by a Scottish Highland bull died Wedn.... Read More

MPD: Dodge Charger Stolen in Murfreesboro

May 24, 2023 at 03:37 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro Police Criminal Investigation Detectives are searching for a stolen car and the people accused of stealing it. On May 6, 2023, around 2:30 p.m. a red 2017.... Read More

Bull Injures At Least One Man in Eagleville Area

May 24, 2023 at 03:16 pm by WGNS News

SEE UPDATE - Bull Kills One Man on Wednesday EAGLEVILLE, TN - One man suffered injuries when attacked by a Scottish Highland bull Wednesday (5/24/2023) near Eagleville. Rut.... Read More

Give Blood To Red Cross...Save A Life!

May 24, 2023 at 09:18 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  We're on the doorsteps to the Memorial Day weekend--the official beginning of summer and the opening of the outdoor pool at SportsCom (AKA "The 'Boro Beac.... Read More

Rutherford County Receives High Marks on Annie E. Casey Report, but Affordable Housing Remains a Problem

May 23, 2023 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD, COUNTY, TENN. - Earlier this month, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released their latest report that highlighted things that need to be adjust.... Read More

Tennessee Sets New Records for Business Formation and Renewals

May 23, 2023 at 06:47 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee set new records in the first quarter of 2023 for business formations and renewals in the state, according to the recent Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators.... Read More

No Road Construction Delays for Memorial Day Travelers

May 23, 2023 at 04:12 pm by WGNS News

You'll have one less worry on state roadways this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend in the Volunteer State because all road construction projects will be halted. The Tennessee D.... Read More

Northfield Earns 2023 Elementary Science Olympiad Title

May 23, 2023 at 12:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Seven first-place finishes in one-third of the event categories propelled Northfield Elementary School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to the team.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Substation in Franklin, TN being Moved to Rutherford County

May 23, 2023 at 12:01 am by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED PLANS: MTE to Move Substation on Thursday (May 25, 2023) HERE Previous Plans to Move Substation Tuesday (below) were cancelled. See the updated news story above.... Read More
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Two Vehicle Auto Accident on South Church Street Monday Afternoon

May 22, 2023 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - There was a two-vehicle auto accident on Monday afternoon that slowed traffic on South Church Street. The wreck occurred in front of the Innsbrook K.... Read More