Rent is UP in Tennessee - Expect to pay $1,723 for an average 2-Bedroom Unit in Murfreesboro

May 03, 2022 at 11:41 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN –  The price of rent is going UP in Tennessee and it looks like the increase will be an ongoing trend for apartment complexes.In 2020, the ave.... Read More

General Assembly Passes Modernization of Agriculture Sales Tax

May 03, 2022 at 10:34 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation enthusiastically applauds the Tennessee General Assembly for unanimously passing the Modernization of Agriculture Sales Tax (SB905 Stevens.... Read More

BUSINESS: First Community Mortgage CFO among 2022 HousingWire Finance Leaders

May 03, 2022 at 10:18 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN –  Matt Wright, Murfreesboro-based First Community Mortgage’s Chief Financial Officer, is among 40 top financial executives nationally n.... Read More

OPINION: The Vast Wasteland of Today's Times, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 03, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. –  Larry Burriss, a Professor of Journalism at MTSU, recently shared his thoughts on the media and the multitude of options available in to.... Read More

A look into gas prices for Rutherford County and throughout Tennessee on Tuesday (05/03/2022)

May 03, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. – More news on the ever-changing gas prices across the Volunteer State. As of Sunday, the prices appeared to have reversed course and are trendi.... Read More

The ladies at The Willing Hearts are today's Good Neighbors

May 03, 2022 at 05:53 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 The ladies at The Willing Hearts are today's Good Neighbors of the Day for their service to Bethel Missionary Baptist.... Read More

Growing number of Tennessee seniors will increase demand for state services

May 02, 2022 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released an updated version of its report on Senior Long-Term Care in Tennessee. The report indicates the number of Tennessee seni.... Read More

Tuesday Election Day - Rutherford County Schools CLOSED

May 02, 2022 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Schools throughout Rutherford County will be closed on Tuesday, due to elections being held at different schools in the community. On Tuesday, local re.... Read More

Busy La Vergne Road to Close for Railroad Repairs

May 02, 2022 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) In La Vergne, drivers will need to give themselves additional time if they normally travel by way of Stones River Road Wednesday through Saturday. The city.... Read More

MONDAY: Carrie Groce

May 02, 2022 at 08:30 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Carrie Groce  The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920.... Read More
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Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children this past Friday was a Success

May 02, 2022 at 05:15 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Several hundred people met on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza this past Friday in support of the Child Advocacy Center. Participants – all wearing b.... Read More

Friday: Caleb Knies

Apr 29, 2022 at 08:30 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Caleb Knies The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 Eas.... Read More

Friday: Yvonne Elliott

Apr 29, 2022 at 05:49 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, April 29th, 2022 Yvonne Elliott is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being there to pick up her friends when they’re.... Read More
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Fire at a Murfreesboro Homeless Camp

Apr 28, 2022 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at a homeless camp in the woods behind businesses on Robert Rose Drive/Thompson Lane area Thursday around 8 a.m. Smoke could b.... Read More

Garth Brooks II arrested in La Vergne, Tennessee

Apr 28, 2022 at 12:44 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, TN) Garth Brooks II was arrested in Rutherford County early Thursday morning. La Vergne, TN Police told WGNS NEWS the arrest happened because of their license pl.... Read More

April 29 and 30:Drug Take Back Events

Apr 27, 2022 at 10:46 pm by WGNS

This Friday and Saturday, Prevention Coalition for Success (PC4S), the substance abuse prevention coalition in Rutherford County, will be partnering with Murfreesboro Medical.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint in LaVergne area

Apr 25, 2022 at 06:02 pm by WGNS

LaVergne, Tennessee— Members of the La Vergne Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 10:00 p.m. until midnight. Offi.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna police confirm shooting suspect was driving a Pontiac Vibe vehicle

Apr 25, 2022 at 05:47 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee — Police have an update on the shooting that unfolded in the 200-block of Cannon Drive in Smyrna. The Smyrna Police Department has announced the ve.... Read More
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Murfreesboro police celebrate the promotion of three new captains, two lieutenants, and two sergeants

Apr 25, 2022 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (April 25, 2022) – Murfreesboro Chief of Police Michael Bowen announces the promotion of seven members of the department.  Three lieutenant.... Read More

MONDAY: Josh Bush

Apr 25, 2022 at 08:15 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Josh Bush The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Main.... Read More