New La Vergne Police Chief Selected, Start Date Set for September 6

Aug 23, 2023 at 12:37 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne has found its new police chief, current Captain Christopher Moews (pron: Mayes) of Milwaukee, WI.  Chief Moews has bee.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Now Facing Especially Aggravated Solicitation of a Minor Charges in Nashville

Aug 23, 2023 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: Earlier this month on August 10th, Murfreesboro Police went to a home in the Kingdom Ridge subdivision with their special response unit to assist Metro Nashville Polic.... Read More

Virtual Annual Middle TN Electric Meeting is This Saturday

Aug 23, 2023 at 09:01 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Middle Tennessee Annual Meeting will be a virtual meeting, which will be “LIVE” this Saturday… That was MTE Marketing and Public.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor - Books, Reading, Computers and a Man Named

Aug 22, 2023 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

Books, computers and a man named Johann Gutenberg. With today's media commentary, here's MTSU professor Larry Burriss... Hear more from Dr. Burriss by clicking the grap.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Hosting Groundbreaking on Three High School Additions Thursday

Aug 22, 2023 at 08:15 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools will celebrate the groundbreaking of three new high school additions on Thursday. Because of Rutherford County’s continued rapid growth, the.... Read More

Tennessee Millennials Took Out 55.5% Of Home Purchase Loans

Aug 22, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - According to the National Association of Realtors, the average age of first-time homebuyers is 36 years old, which means that the millennial generati.... Read More

MTSU’s new cutting-edge chemistry equipment expands research, experience opportunities

Aug 22, 2023 at 06:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Through faculty effort, MTSU’s Department of Chemistry recently procured almost $900,000 in grants to secure multiple pieces o.... Read More

TailorMed Joins Forces with TwelveStone Health Partners to Improve Medication Access and Affordability

Aug 22, 2023 at 06:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - TailorMed, a leading technology company offering the nation’s largest network of patients, providers, pharmacies, life science companies, and other.... Read More

WARNING: Heat Index Readings of 107 ° Possible Daily – Now Through Friday Evening

Aug 22, 2023 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: With a heat advisory in effect from noon on Tuesday until 8PM this Friday, area residents are encouraged to stay well hydrated with water and if possible, remain indo.... Read More

Rockvale Elementary School Briefly Evacuated - Root of Foul Smell Caused by Installation of New HVAC System

Aug 22, 2023 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

ROCKVALE, TN - WGNS received text messages from several concerned parents who have students at Rockvale Elementary School on Highway 99 Tuesday morning.  One parent descr.... Read More

UPDATE: Future Park Along Veterans Parkway

Aug 22, 2023 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec officials are actively working on a plan for a future park along Veterans Parkway… That was Parks Director Nate Williams. A satellite Murfree.... Read More

Swap & Shop for Monday, August 21, 2023

Aug 22, 2023 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

FOR SALE: Like new, mattress topper, 3 inches high for king size bed. $25.  Call 615-427-8365FOR SALE: Mens Vintage Harley Davidson T-Shirts 80's and 90's Size XL and XXL.... Read More

Two Vehicles Stolen from Local Auto Dealer - Two Female Suspects Captured on Camera

Aug 22, 2023 at 09:16 am by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) La Vergne Police are looking for at least two females who allegedly stole two vehicles from a car dealership in North Rutherford County. Detectives released.... Read More

Tuesday: Cynthia Stender

Aug 22, 2023 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 Cynthia Stender is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for the sweet and loving way she cares for patients in.... Read More

WGNS’ Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins Receive Award for Local Sports Coverage

Aug 22, 2023 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - WGNS’ Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins received top honors at the annual Tennessee Association of Broadcaster’s 75th Anniversary Convention in the Cou.... Read More

UPDATE: Name of Man Killed in Christiana House Fire Released

Aug 21, 2023 at 02:50 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has more details on a fire that claimed the life of a Christiana man this past Friday night. The identity of the victim has been con.... Read More

Bullet Resistant Glass in Rutherford County Schools and More

Aug 21, 2023 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A Tennessee Special Session is underway in Nashville this week, with an underlying focus on school safety. Governor Bill Lee requested the Specia.... Read More

Missing 17-Year-Old in Murfreesboro

Aug 21, 2023 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - There is another report of a missing teenager in the Murfreesboro area. In this case, 17-year-old Dava'Yah La'Shae Martin was reported missing by he.... Read More

Olympian Hamilton headlines 6th Veteran Impact Celebration benefiting MTSU’s Daniels Center Aug. 25 on campus

Aug 21, 2023 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Olympic gold medalist and bestselling author Scott Hamilton will deliver the keynote address for the sixth annual Middle Tennes.... Read More

MTSU Police, Media Relations and a Look at Death in the South (1900-1950)

Aug 21, 2023 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

Today on the Action Line we featured guests from MTSU. See show segments below: SEGMENT ONE GUEST: Capt. Jeff Martinez, MTSU Police Department TOPIC: Bike patrol training a.... Read More