U.S. Navy Musician from Murfreesboro Helps to Bring Harmony to Communities Across America

Feb 13, 2024 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

Sailing across the globe while safeguarding our nation's waterways represent just a fraction of the multifaceted roles performed by U.S. Navy sailors. While many are aware o.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor of Journalism Takes a Stab at Today's Digital Format Vs. Vinyl Records

Feb 01, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - In today's media commentary by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss, he expresses joy and vindication over the resurgence of long-playing vinyl records, w.... Read More

Civil War Reenactors & Music 11AM & 2PM Saturday-Sunday

Oct 12, 2023 at 10:01 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Music has always been a vital and meaningful part of the Battle at Stones River. There was an eery feeling as the sun began to set on December 30, 18.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Uses Music for Behavior Modification

Oct 02, 2023 at 04:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC)  have experienced a variety of music events in the last month.  One even.... Read More

The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra Begins Their 42nd Season in Rutherford County

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra Begins Their 42nd Season this year and the season opener will be the annual Veterans Day Concert, whic.... Read More

Starting This Week: Macon Music and Mules Festival

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:17 pm by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN - We are only days away from the start of what was once called Uncle Dave Macon Days, which gets underway later this week on Thursday. Now titled, “Macon.... Read More

Local Youth Orchestra Continues in Rutherford County

Aug 21, 2023 at 07:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Ethos Youth Ensembles, Rutherford County's youth orchestra program, kicks off it's 2023-2024 season this weekend with a Beginners Camp on Saturday,.... Read More

KINKY BOOTS at the Center for the Arts

Aug 07, 2023 at 01:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – KINKY BOOTS is set to open Friday, August 11, at The Center for the Arts. KINKY BOOTS is the big-hearted musical extravaganza.... Read More

CHORD Announces Spring "Hero Awards" at Greenhouse Ministries

Jun 27, 2023 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On June 26th, Chord met at the Greenhouse Ministries Community Room. Chord is a collaborative initiative that encourages partnerships with artists, ban.... Read More

Preparations Underway for the 2023 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival that Starts Thursday

Jun 13, 2023 at 10:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN – As the temperatures rise, so will the volume in neighboring Coffee County. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival gets into full swing on Thursday, Jun.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Kicks Off Friday Night Live Summer Concerts this Friday Night

May 31, 2023 at 04:24 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – This Friday, June 2nd - Main Street Murfreesboro is officially kicking off the summer by hosting the season's first Friday Night Live concert..... Read More

Free Musical Concert This Saturday Evening in Murfreesboro

Apr 18, 2023 at 10:06 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro is hosting a free concert this Saturday, April 22, 2023. The musical event will feature Pat Terry at 6:00PM. When si.... Read More

Engaging Area Youth with The Arts in Rutherford County and the Final TN Philharmonic Orchestra Performance

Apr 14, 2023 at 05:42 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN  - The Arts play a big role in the development of a thriving city, as opposed to cities that lack art and culture. When companies expand in the U.... Read More

A Look Into the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra, Followed by the Examination of a New Ordinance that Bans the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats in Smyrna, TN

Apr 14, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

ACTION LINE (First Half of the Show): WGNS' Scott Walker focuses on the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra with special guests including founder and original conductor Dr. Laure.... Read More

MTSU students impress at annual research expo presenting projects from science, engineering to art, music

Mar 31, 2023 at 05:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Greta Muller, MTSU senior in the Visual Arts Program, said she was surprised about the opportunity for art students to participate in res.... Read More

Gallagher Guitar Co. Celebrating 58th Birthday this May 2023

Mar 20, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Gallagher Guitar Co. was established in May of 1965 and continues to build some of the finest guitars in the world. The company is based in the Heart of Ten.... Read More

Offensive Musical Lyrics About Death, Sex, Drugs…Is Anyone Listening? Commentary by Dr. Burriss with MTSU

Mar 18, 2023 at 02:20 pm by WGNS News

In music, we often hear things that bother us in some way or another. But, does anyone truly pay attention to song lyrics? With today media commentary, here is MTSU Professor.... Read More

3-Students from Riverdale High School Recently Performed at Carnegie Hall

Mar 08, 2023 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Three students from Riverdale High School, Tawni Phakousonh, Madison Raney, and Elexis Thepthongsay, recently had an honor that most will never experience i.... Read More

Drummer Nussbaum sets the beat for MTSU’s Jacquet Jazz Festival April 1

Mar 06, 2023 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum will set the beat for MTSUSchool of Music students and faculty and area high scho.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Announces Summer Concert Series Performers

Feb 15, 2023 at 09:43 pm by WGNS News

  (Murfreesboro, TN) Bands set to perform in the Main Street Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series on the Murfreesboro square have been announced with the first concer.... Read More