Rutherford County

LaVergne Middle launches Student Tech Crew curriculum to expose students to industry

Aug 31, 2022 at 03:41 pm by WGNS

Through a new curriculum program, students at LaVergne Middle are gaining valuable tech skills and exploring future career opportunities before setting foot on a high school c.... Read More

POWER NATION, This Weekend on the Rutherford County Line at the Nashville Superspeedway

Aug 31, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

(WILSON COUNTY, TN) On the Rutherford / Wilson County line this weekend at the Nashville Superspeedway, there will be lots of noise and power heard from miles away, as they co.... Read More

Newly Elected Rutherford County Mayor say's he will not seek to be the Chairman of the County Commission

Aug 31, 2022 at 12:15 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) WGNS recently interviewed incoming Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and asked if he planned to be the chair of the county commission or if a chairman w.... Read More

One man shot in Molloy Lane parking lot, off the New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro

Aug 31, 2022 at 11:24 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Officers responded to 1501 Molloy Lane in reference to reports of a shooting at 4:13 am, Wednesday, August 31. According to Pu.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Artificial Intelligence and Knowing the Difference of a Computer and a Human, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Aug 31, 2022 at 09:14 am by WGNS

Are computers taking over the world – or if they were, would we know? With today’s media commentary, here’s Dr. Larry Burris from the MTSU School of Journali.... Read More

UPDATE: 34-Year Old Nicholas Patterson Died In Smyrna Gas Station Shooting

Aug 30, 2022 at 08:48 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA) Smyrna police have released the name of the clerk who was shot to death around 3:00 o'clock Tuesday morning (8/30/2022) at the Shell convenience store on StoneC.... Read More

Siegel High School Celebrates Its AP Capstone Diploma Recipients

Aug 30, 2022 at 06:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Thirty-six Siegel High School students were honored as AP scholars this past year based on AP test scores and completion of required classes. .... Read More

Smyrna Gas Station Clerk Dies In Attempted Robbery

Aug 30, 2022 at 04:38 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Here’s an update on the fatal shooting that occurred around 3:00 o’clock Tuesday morning (8/30/2022) at the Shell Fuel Station on StoneCrest Bou.... Read More

Changes to Downtown Murfreesboro to likely include MORE Residential Space

Aug 30, 2022 at 01:50 pm by WGNS

South Church Street in downtown Murfreesboro is growing residentially. While it may not be apparent now - it will be in the near future, which is why the parking lot across th.... Read More

Local Speeding Ticket Case Goes to the Circuit Court of Rutherford County and Eventually, The Court of Appeals

Aug 30, 2022 at 07:39 am by WGNS

A speeding ticket that was written in LaVergne, TN went all the way to the Rutherford County Circuit Courts, when the motorist proclaimed he was not driving over the speed lim.... Read More

Hummingbird Festival at Barfield Park on Saturday - 5-Hours of Live "Banding" Scheduled

Aug 30, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Hummingbirds will be the featured guests at Barfield Park in Murfreesboro this Saturday (Sept. 3, 2022). Dawn Thomas with the parks and rec. department told WGNS News there wi.... Read More

An old-fashioned case of swindling, with body pillows and motor oil in Murfreesboro

Aug 30, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police were called by a loss prevention worker at Walmart on Joe B. Jackson Parkway at South Church Street in regards to a case of swindling. Evidently, a 33-yea.... Read More

Patience Long Leaving Center for the Arts

Aug 29, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Center for the Art's Executive Director Patience Long announced that she has accepted a new position and is leaving the Center for the Arts. Her last.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Responds to Fire at Bill Rice Ranch

Aug 29, 2022 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) responded to a commercial fire at the Bill Rice Ranch located at 627 Bill Rice Road around 9:23 a.m. Monday mo.... Read More

MTSU collaborates with Nashville mayor’s office, community on heat data collection to help at-risk populations

Aug 29, 2022 at 02:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For MTSU geosciences professor and researcher Alisa Hass and her collaborators at the Nashville, Tennessee, mayor’s office, a.... Read More

Middle TN Electric stresses innovation and service at Annual Meeting

Aug 29, 2022 at 01:04 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) leadership highlighted its current and future innovations, updated cooperative members about the status.... Read More

11th Annual Paws & Pearls Event will be September 17th - Well Behaved Dogs are Invited

Aug 29, 2022 at 12:52 pm by WGNS

The 11th Annual Paws & Pearls event is set to take place on Saturday, September 17th at The Grove at Williamson Family Farm in Murfreesboro. Dawn Roberts, executive d.... Read More

Average Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County and Tennessee

Aug 29, 2022 at 10:07 am by WGNS

Today, average gasoline prices in Tennessee stand at $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. For those keeping score, this week’s average per-gallon price is the sam.... Read More

LaVergne native graduates as Army automated logistical specialist

Aug 29, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

LAVERGNE, Tenn. – Pvt. Kimberly Cruz graduated from the U.S Army’s Advanced Individual Training as a logistics specialist at Fort Lee, Virginia, July 23. Cr.... Read More

Ram's UPDATED Road Report for 'Boro Motorists

Aug 27, 2022 at 10:34 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Contractors are ramping-up efforts to finish projects before winter hits. Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks construction sit.... Read More