Travis Manion Foundation to Host Annual 9/11 Heroes Run in Murfreesboro

Jul 13, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN —The Travis Manion Foundation and The City Schools Foundation  are joining forces to host The Murfreesboro 9/11 Heroes Run and Back to School Dash.... Read More

Special THP Operation with Other Agencies Aim to Curb Fatal Accidents

Jul 13, 2022 at 07:27 pm by WGNS

Are you planning to getaway before the end of summer? A lot of families are traveling by car to their vacation destination this year, after hearing about a large number of f.... Read More

Summer Summits in the Rutherford County Schools prep teachers for new school year

Jul 13, 2022 at 05:51 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – Rutherford County Schools’ Summer Summits, a professional development opportunity and meeting place for new and veteran teachers, kicked o.... Read More

Five Suspects were arrested in a TBI and Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Drug Investigation

Jul 13, 2022 at 05:12 pm by WGNS

  UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation a.... Read More

Free Ride to the Polls for Local Senior Citizens on Election Day, August 4, 2022

Jul 13, 2022 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

Election Day is nearing and there are a handful of elderly residents in our community that lack transportation to and from the polls. Rev. Dwight Ogleton, who has long called.... Read More

Early Voting Starts Friday / NAACP Forum Sunday

Jul 13, 2022 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Early voting for the August 4, 2022 election begins July 15 and continues through July 30, 2022. This election covers State and Federal Republican and.... Read More

NAACP Virtual Mayors Forum

Jul 13, 2022 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

Sun. (July 17, 2022) 4-6PM Murfreesboro NAACP presents a virtual town hall meeting to help voters know more about the candidates in both the city and county races. There is no.... Read More

"Seussical" at Springhouse Theatre in Smyrna

Jul 13, 2022 at 12:49 pm by WGNS

Fri-Sat (Sept. 16-30, 2022) 7:30PM (NOTE: Sat. Oct. 1 is 2:30PM matinee) “Seussical” at the Springhouse Theatre (14119 Old Nashville Highway; Smyrna). Doors open 3.... Read More

BLOCK PARTY at Villages of Murfreesboro

Jul 13, 2022 at 12:08 pm by WGNS

Sat. (July 23, 2022) 3-5PM BLOCK PARTY for the entire community at The Villages of Murfreesboro (2550 Willow Oak Trail). Learn about The Villages and celebrate their 5th Anniv.... Read More

“Stuff the Truck” La Vergne School Supply Drive

Jul 13, 2022 at 11:50 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, TN) The La Vergne police and fire departments are coming together to collect school supplies for local teachers ahead of the 2022-23 school year. The “Stuff.... Read More

Rutherford County Nears Partial Solution in Eliminating Huge Percentage of Waste Going to the Middle Point Landfill

Jul 13, 2022 at 07:40 am by WGNS

WGNS has more details on solutions to the growing waste generated in Rutherford County, which has been an ongoing battle as the lifespan of the Middle Point Landfill grows sho.... Read More

Home Fire Tuesday Morning In Smyrna

Jul 12, 2022 at 11:58 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) A massive home fire around 10:30AM Tuesday morning (7/12/2022) brought units from Rutherford County Fire Rescue along with assistance from the Smyrna Fire Departm.... Read More

Friday Night LIVE Concert Series Continues into August

Jul 12, 2022 at 09:12 pm by WGNS

  Main Street Murfreesboro will feature the band Mix Tape on the first Friday of August. The group will hit the stage in front of the historic courthouse at 6:30 on the.... Read More

Murfreesboro looks to community leaders for management and distribution of Sale of Murfreesboro Electric proceeds

Jul 12, 2022 at 06:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Qualified citizens are encouraged to apply for appointments to the Community Investment Trust’s Board of Trustees and its Committee on C.... Read More

UPDATE: Phone Scam Targeting Murfreesboro Residents Uses Scare Tactics Highlighting The Cartel

Jul 12, 2022 at 05:04 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has more details on an extortion effort that is focusing on scare tactics, while highlighting the Cartel. Murfreesboro Police Pub.... Read More

$2,000 in Men's Active Wear Allegedly Shoplifted from Rutherford County Store

Jul 12, 2022 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

Smyrna Police are asking for the public's help in a large shoplifting case that remains under investigation. Authorities report on June 14, 2022, the individuals pictured (.... Read More

Mother, daughter share nontraditional journey via MTSU’s College of Education online offerings

Jul 12, 2022 at 01:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For recent Middle Tennessee State University graduates Zaheerah Smith-Cooper and her daughter Aminah Smith, sharing interests a.... Read More

Hotel / Motel Tax Collections are Strong in Murfreesboro, Indicating More Hotel Guests than Pre-Pandemic Levels

Jul 12, 2022 at 11:51 am by WGNS

The hotel/motel tax collected in Murfreesboro continues to go up, which means more and more people are returning to Rutherford County for their travels. So far this year, ther.... Read More

Murfreesboro is not THAT Geeky, but nearby Nashville and Atlanta apparently are - But, Where does the 'Boro Stand on Geekiness?

Jul 12, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS

Apparently, Murfreesboro is not that “Geeky,” according to the 2022 list of the Geekiest Cities in America. In the lists, 1 equaled the ranking of “The Geeki.... Read More

Conference Planned in Murfreesboro to Better Equip those who take a Pro-Life Stand

Jul 12, 2022 at 07:12 am by WGNS

An event that will take place later this month will focus on building awareness of “Pro-Life” and “Pro-Choice” platforms, according to details released.... Read More