Nourish Food Bank in Rutherford County in Need of Food and Volunteers as Client Number has Doubled Since 2019

Dec 02, 2022 at 01:37 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Food is in short supply right now throughout Rutherford County, according to LaDawna Parham with the Nourish Food Bank in Smyrna… Problems are c.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Associates Inspired by Greenhouse Ministries to Give Back this Thanksgiving

Nov 29, 2022 at 02:57 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Earlier this month, over 50 Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford associates gathered together with Greenhouse Ministries, a local non-profit organization,.... Read More

Free Winter Coat Giveaway for Adults and Children in the Murfreesboro Area on Wednesday

Nov 21, 2022 at 09:20 am by WGNS News

Barnabas Vision is doing a FREE COAT GIVEAWAY for those who cannot afford a warm winter coat on November 23rd, Wednesday! The giveaway comes just-in-time of Thanksgiving. The.... Read More

Local Resident Volunteers to Make Hats and Quilts for the Elderly

Nov 16, 2022 at 11:22 am by WGNS News

Volunteers from a local non-profit that focus on elderly residents in our community, help others by volunteering their time to check on seniors who live alone or who lack fami.... Read More

Free Meals for Those in Need on Saturday in Murfreesboro

Nov 08, 2022 at 12:36 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Linda Cothern helps to serve meals at a local church… Cothern says that those in need of food are invited to visit Lighthouse Family Church in Mur.... Read More

21st Annual Food Drive for North Rutherford County - Help Others

Nov 03, 2022 at 02:29 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TENN.) Each year the Smyrna Fire Dept. partners with Nourish Food Bank to collect non-perishable food items donated to help our neighbors in need. Last year alone, N.... Read More

Annual Habitat for Humanity Cookin' to Build on November 5th

Nov 02, 2022 at 12:28 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Middle Tennessee residents will have a chance to get their fill of delicious chili, soup, stew and gumbo from over 35 cooking teams at the 15th Annual.... Read More

Amelia’s Closet to hold Project ReStyle Fashion Show and Competition

Sep 27, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Amelia’s Closet has announced its first fashion show fundraiser, Project ReStyle, to be held Thursday, October 13, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Libert.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces inaugural three-day giving campaign

Sep 20, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford / Cannon Counties, TN — The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announces its inaugural three-day giving campaign, called GIVE UNITED, t.... Read More

Fair provides MTSU students volunteer opportunities in community, on campus

Sep 19, 2022 at 09:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dozens of Middle Tennessee State University students were recently introduced to 16 Murfreesboro-area organizations seeking voluntee.... Read More

Thursday Evening: Join Barnabas Vision for "LIVE" Music, Food and Getting Involved in Your Community

Sep 14, 2022 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro is inviting local residents to join them for an evening of positivity on this Thursday night (September 15th) from 6 to 8:30.... Read More

American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter Recognizes Volunteer Achievements

Jul 27, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter recently recognized its exceptional volunteers who continue to work tirelessly to help people in.... Read More

Event to Help Individuals and Families who are Homeless or on the Verge of Homelessness

Jul 25, 2022 at 02:31 pm by WGNS

Numerous agencies that provide services to individuals and families that are experiencing / or have experienced homelessness will come together on August 4th to help those i.... Read More

Tennessee Cattlemen's Assoc. and Industry Partners Support Youth - Donating Local Beef to Second Harvest Food Bank

Jul 15, 2022 at 06:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – At the Tennessee Junior Beef Expo in Lebanon, Tenn. on June 30 through July 2, the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) with help from i.... Read More

Light Up the Night for Child Abuse Victims!

Jun 21, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – “The Child Advocacy Center needs local businesses, civic groups, and individuals to make the Light Up the Night end of summer party s.... Read More

Tennessee State Parks Host Tennessee Promise Service Events

Jun 15, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Tennessee State Parks will offer volunteer work events at 39 parks across the state on Saturday, June 25 for Tennessee Promise scholars to fulfill their community service hour.... Read More

Free Food and New Shoes for Rutherford County Residents in Need

May 23, 2022 at 10:58 am by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries, a non-profit organization in Murfreesboro, will host a food giveaway that they call their “Mobile Food Pantry” this Saturday, May 28th. But,.... Read More

Action Line: Preventing Suicide and helping families impacted by suicide

May 20, 2022 at 09:08 am by WGNS

Today we were joined by Meghan Gwaltney, Area Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The grassroots work they do focuses on eliminating the loss of life.... Read More

Murfreesboro Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima Church Raise Over $5,000 for PORTICO in Murfreesboro

May 20, 2022 at 07:26 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) The Murfreesboro Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima Church in Murfreesboro, found the recipe to boost their support for the “Respect for Lif.... Read More

Food Distribution in Murfreesboro - Volunteer Opportunity

May 16, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Volunteers are needed at Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency for the quarterly food distribution drive. The distribution location will be at Allen Chapel.... Read More