Rutherford County School System is the Fastest Growing System in Tennessee - Salary Study to be Conducted to Prepare for Continued Growth

Jul 14, 2022 at 05:17 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools have announced plans to move forward with an employee salary study. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said a third-party vendor will oversee.... Read More

The Depot District Continues to be a Fun and Exciting Place for Growth in Rutherford County

Jul 14, 2022 at 03:40 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee’s downtown area, which has been nicknamed the “Depot District,” continues to standout in the middle of the town’s growth of over 55-t.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Computers Taking Over the World? Ehhh... by Dr. Larry Burriss at MTSU

Jul 14, 2022 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

Computers taking over the world? Probably not! With today's commentary, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss...   Commentary (Verbatim): "I’d be willing to b.... Read More

Thursday 2PM "Fender Bender" Creates Traffic Jam

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:20 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Around 2:00 o'clock Thursday (7/14/2022) afternoon inbound traffic on Broad at West Main suddenly came to a crawl. If you were in the area and wonder.... Read More

Home School Dual Enrollment "Open House" at Motlow Campus in Smyrna

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:06 pm by WGNS

Motlow College will host two open house events for home school students on July 21st and 22nd (Thursday and Friday). The event will focus on dual enrollment opportunities fo.... Read More

Another Whataburger Coming to the 'Boro

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:04 pm by WGNS

With anticipation growing over the opening of Whataburger at 1835 Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro and a second at 360 West Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna, the company has annou.... Read More

Write a Letter to the Future City of LaVergne, TN - To Be Opened in 2072

Jul 14, 2022 at 01:13 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Citizens are encouraged to help fill the City of La Vergne's 50th anniversary time capsule by submitting a letter to the future. The time capsule will.... Read More

Vehicle Break-Ins Trouble Smyrna - Possible Suspect Photo Released / Multiple Break-Ins Reported in Separate Murfreesboro Cases

Jul 14, 2022 at 07:25 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN -  In Smyrna, TN, Police continue to investigate several vehicle break-ins that have hit area residents. Evidently, authorities were able to track down a surve.... Read More

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