Rutherford County

Tennessee saw 31.5% increase in road trips, 13th largest in U.S. - Rutherford County Continues to See Increased Hotel Stays Locally

Feb 22, 2022 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

In Tennessee, locals have been hitting the road in higher numbers when comparing 2019 to 2021. Reports show that Tennessee experienced a 31.5% increase in long-distance road t.... Read More

The cost of buying a home in Rutherford County continues to climb higher

Feb 22, 2022 at 12:08 pm by WGNS

The skies the limit, is what many are starting to think when it comes to home prices in Rutherford County, TN. The real estate boom continues exploding and the inventory of si.... Read More

New Indoor Soccer Facility to Likely Open in June of 2022

Feb 22, 2022 at 11:43 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec continue to build an indoor soccer facility in the northern portion of Rutherford County near the York VA Medical Center. The new structure is in th.... Read More

Rutherford County ALL-County Bands Concert Taking Place Friday

Feb 22, 2022 at 11:15 am by WGNS

The 2022 RCS All-County Bands Concert will take place Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at World Outreach Church, and the public is encouraged to at.... Read More

Smyrna Police Personnel Participates in Concerns of Police Survivors Training / Event

Feb 22, 2022 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Smyrna Police Department personnel recently attended the C.O.P.S (Concerns of Police Survivors) Training program held in nearby Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Some of the topics inclu.... Read More

Feb. 23rd Public Informational Meeting on Future Land Use in Murfreesboro, TN

Feb 22, 2022 at 09:15 am by WGNS

This Wednesday Evening: The City of Murfreesboro Planning Department will hold a Public Informational Meeting on the proposed Future Land Use Map Update, this Wednesday, Feb..... Read More

Murfreesboro NAACP presents special awards to McPhees for community, education work

Feb 22, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and his wife, MTSU first lady Elizabeth McPhee, were presented special awards Monday night by the Murfreesboro.... Read More

Local student releases new book, “Daddy, Is it OK to Cry”

Feb 21, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) – Detario Yancey, a senior Social Work major at Middle Tennessee State University, has released his first book, Daddy, Is it OK to Cry.”  T.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police Department arrest Smyrna resident charged with second degree murder

Feb 21, 2022 at 01:39 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee— The Smyrna Police Department has arrested and charged a woman with second degree murder. SPD detectives arrested Kristen Tweed of Smyrna, TN, on cha.... Read More

Central Magnet School Visual Arts – Middle and High Student Works

Feb 21, 2022 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

A local school involved in the arts will have their works on special display now through March 5th. Central Magnet School is a 6th – 12th grade school located on E. Ma.... Read More

Smyrna Vice-Mayor Marc Adkins named the Managing Broker for Smyrna Parks Realty

Feb 21, 2022 at 12:46 pm by WGNS

An area realtor since 1987, has been named the Managing Broker for Parks Realty in Smyrna.Marc Adkins, the Smyrna Vice-Mayor said, “I will continue to serve clien.... Read More

MTSU Planning for Big Expansion and Move to the Shelbyville Municipal Airport

Feb 21, 2022 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

MTSU is moving closer to relocating their Aerospace Program to the nearby Shelbyville Municipal Airport. Currently, the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is landlocked within t.... Read More

Rutherford County Teenager Remains Missing Since Last Tuesday (02/15/2022)

Feb 21, 2022 at 07:36 am by WGNS

A teen that was reported missing this past week is still missing.16-Year-old Cameron Chase Allen was last seen on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The Rutherford County teenager wa.... Read More

Rutherford County's Health Director Is Crowned Mrs. America in Las Vegas

Feb 20, 2022 at 08:49 pm by WGNS

(Las Vegas, NV)  Rutherford County Public Health Director LaShan Dixon was crowned 2022 Mrs. United States of America on Saturday (2/19/2022) at the pageant in Las V.... Read More

Ram's Report On Roads To Avoid!

Feb 19, 2022 at 11:56 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  We’re about a month away from Spring, and cabin fever is rampant in the Heart of Tennessee. Mixed weather creates issues for motorists and construct.... Read More

Dr. Melba Beals Visits Bradley School Students in Murfreesboro to better experience history

Feb 18, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Virtual school, fieldtrips and zoom meetings have become a part of the culture in schools across Murfreesboro over the past two years. From pen pal experien.... Read More

The Small Business Spotlight by the Cultivation Network - Focusing on Cleaning Your Local Business

Feb 18, 2022 at 12:01 pm by WGNS

Cleaning is always an issue for small businesses, it takes time and time is something many of us lack when running the day-to-day activities of a local business. With more on.... Read More

Alleged Shoplifter Steals Over $2,000 in Hunting Items and More from Local Sports Store

Feb 18, 2022 at 10:38 am by WGNS

Another shoplifting incident has Murfreesboro Police asking the community for help in identifying one subject who was caught on camera.It was the day before Valentine’s.... Read More

City offices and facilities closed for Presidents’ Day holiday Feb. 21

Feb 18, 2022 at 09:26 am by WGNS

Reminder - MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In observance of Presidents’ Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, most recreational facilities, and senior services at St..... Read More

David and Ruth Estes update WGNS listeners on real estate prices and the changes to come in Rutherford County, TN

Feb 18, 2022 at 09:18 am by Producer

The price of real estate throughout Rutherford County has reached an all time high as home inventory comes in at a low point... Plus, starter home prices are now at a whopping.... Read More