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Bart Walker and Scott Walker talk with the movers and shakers of Rutherford County about issues that matter most to you. You have the chance to connect with them by calling or texting 615-893-1450 on this weekday program on NewsRadio WGNS.

Tennessee Legislative Update: Abortion Pill Crackdown, Hit-and-Run Penalties, and School Bus Safety

Mar 27, 2026 at 09:14 am by Producer

Tennessee’s legislative session is hitting high gear, and State Representatives Dr. Bryan Terry, Robert Stevens, and Mike Sparks are pulling back the curtain on the co.... Read More

Audiology Insights: Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids, and Cognitive Health with Dr. Shawn Lancaster of Hearing Aid & Audiology Services

Mar 26, 2026 at 09:12 am by Producer

The simple act of turning up the television or struggling to follow conversations in a crowded restaurant is often dismissed as a natural part of aging, but it may be the fi.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on Property Taxes, AAA Bond Ratings, and 2026 Re-election

Mar 25, 2026 at 09:43 am by Producer

Rutherford County is navigating a period of rapid expansion, requiring strategic investments in schools, roads, and a new $340 million public safety facility. Mayor Joe Carr.... Read More

How Rutherford County SROs Support Mental Health and Community

Mar 19, 2026 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes SRO Chad Dodson, a 17-year veteran of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and a fixture at Lascass.... Read More

PODCAST: "Covid Babies" Are Coming: RCS Urges Early Kindergarten Registration for April

Mar 19, 2026 at 02:19 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: Rutherford County Schools (RCS) spokesperson James Evans and Elementary Education Coordinator Anne Haley joined WGNS Action Line to discuss pressing district matt.... Read More

PODCAST: From Zoo Tours to Theatre: What’s Happening at the MTSU Spring Showcase

Mar 19, 2026 at 11:17 am by WGNS News

Click Play Above to Hear Podcast: In this 12-minute WGNS Action Line podcast, host Scott Walker talks with Rachel Helms, assistant director of MTSU Alumni Relations, about t.... Read More

Podcast: Earth Month at MTSU: Sustainability Events Leading Up to Earth Day

Mar 19, 2026 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

  Click Play Above to Hear PODCAST: In this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Kristin England, systems engineer and sustainability manager with the.... Read More

PODCAST: Planning for Healthy Aging: Inside the 2026 Positive Aging Conference at MTSU

Mar 19, 2026 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

Click Play Above to Hear Podcast: In this 12-minute episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with Dr. Deborah Lee, professor and director of the Positive Aging C.... Read More

Podcast - High-Tech Literacy: Inside the Rutherford County Library System

Mar 18, 2026 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: Join host Scott Walker on WGNS Radio’s Action Line for an insightful exploration into the past, present, and future of the Rutherford County Library System. In.... Read More

PODCAST: Rutherford County Growing Pains Involve Wins with the Opioid Fight, Infrastructure Needs, and First Responders - An Interview with County Commissioner Craig Harris

Mar 16, 2026 at 12:09 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: Can Rutherford County balance explosive growth without losing its soul? In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Co.... Read More

From the South 'Boro Area to North Murfreesboro, Building Infrastructure, Education, and the Gateway with New Businesses and Roads

Mar 12, 2026 at 11:42 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro’s Future: Infrastructure, Education, and the Gateway What does it take to manage one of the fastest-growing cities in Tennessee? Join us as we sit down with.... Read More

Ticks, Allergies, and Eye Safety: Dr. Craig McCabe Explains Vision Risks in Tennessee

Mar 10, 2026 at 01:29 am by WGNS News

PODCAST - On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Dr. Craig McCabe (MD, PhD, FACS) of McCabe Vision Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for an inf.... Read More

911 Tapes, a Past Murder in Murfreesboro & Interlocutory Appeals: A Deep Dive into Rutherford County Justice

Mar 06, 2026 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

PODCAST (WGNS) - Join host J. Paul Newman, a retired Rutherford County Assistant District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney General Trevor Lynch as they pull.... Read More

Spring Lawn & Garden Questions Answered by Rutherford County Master Gardeners

Mar 05, 2026 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line Podcast, host Scott Walker answers listener questions submitted by text message, focusing on early spring lawn and g.... Read More

Legislative Lockdown: State Reps Discuss Prison Capacity and Predatory Lending

Mar 05, 2026 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this edition of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with State Representatives Mike Sparks, Bryan Terry, and Robert Stevens for an inside look at the cur.... Read More

From Fire Brigades to Drone Teams - Chief Mark McCluskey Discusses the Evolution of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue

Mar 03, 2026 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Chief Mark McCluskey, a 41-year veteran of the force, to.... Read More

Growing Pains & Fiscal Gains: A Deep Dive with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Feb 27, 2026 at 12:27 pm by WGNS News

In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr to discuss the latest legislative and fiscal developments shapin.... Read More

PODCAST - The Future of Green: Inside Murfreesboro’s New Veterans Park, Enjoying the Greenway and More

Feb 25, 2026 at 12:03 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, Scott Walker sits down with the team from Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, including Director Nate Williams, to discuss the.... Read More

February Focus: Cardiovascular Health Tips and Thoughts from Murfreesboro Specialists

Feb 23, 2026 at 11:18 pm by WGNS News

On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sat down with two leading healthcare professionals from Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford&n.... Read More

The Big Red Door: Celebrating 10 Years of Chinese Music and Culture at MTSU

Feb 19, 2026 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this episode of The WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker interviews Dr. Mei Han, the founding director of MTSU's Center for Chinese Music and Culture (CCMC), as t.... Read More