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Demos’ Restaurant Opens New Location on MTSU Campus

Aug 13, 2025 at 05:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Demos’ Restaurant will celebrate the grand opening of its new location on the first floor of Middle Tennessee State University’s.... Read More

Downtown on the Farm Returns to Murfreesboro for 7th Year of Local Flavor

Aug 13, 2025 at 04:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 7th annual Downtown on the Farm will take place Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, returning to the historic Oaklands Mansion. Launched in 2017 as a fund.... Read More

UPDATE: Stolen Murfreesboro Gun, Meth Found - Parents Now Charged with Criminal Homicide

Aug 13, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: NASHVILLE, TN - On Wednesday, WGNS learned more information about the parents of a child in Nashville who was shot and killed this past Friday. Youth Services detecti.... Read More

Community Rallies for Cancer Benefit Kickball Tournament in Lascassas

Aug 13, 2025 at 03:35 pm by WGNS Radio News

LASCASSAS, Tenn. (WGNS) — In a heartfelt show of support, the local community is coming together for a Cancer Benefit Kickball Tournament on Saturday.... Read More

Barrett Firearms and Parent Company NIOA Group Break Ground on Major Manufacturing Campus in Rutherford County

Aug 13, 2025 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Earlier this year, Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, the company made famous for its .50 caliber rifle used by government military troops in over 75 coun.... Read More
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Historic Gravesite of Murfreesboro Founder Capt. William Lytle Destroyed

Aug 12, 2025 at 09:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - In a deeply troubling act of vandalism, the grave box of Captain William Lytle—one of Murfreesboro’s founding figures—was destroyed a.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Holds Annual Meeting Saturday and Director Elections This Week

Aug 12, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) will hold its annual meeting this Saturday, August 16, 2025. For newcomers to the area who may be unfamiliar with e.... Read More

Rutherford County Gains First Dedicated Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center at Westlawn

Aug 12, 2025 at 04:20 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA), in partnership with Ascension Saint Thomas and United Surgical Partners International (USPI), will ho.... Read More
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Tuesday AM Fire on E. Burton St.--Resident flown by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt

Aug 12, 2025 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - An early Tuesday (8/12/2025) morning fire at 417 E. Burton Street, led to one resident, an elderly male, being seriously injured. He was first.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Enforce All-Day Cellphone Ban, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Aug 11, 2025 at 07:54 pm by WGNS

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County School students returned to school last week (8/8/2025) and are facing a major shift in daily life: a new policy require.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Marks 25 Years of Service [VIDEO + AUDIO]

Aug 11, 2025 at 06:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) marked a major milestone Monday, August 11, 2025, celebrating 25 years of service to children and famil.... Read More

Stolen Tag Alert Helps Police Capture Suspect Wanted in Three Counties

Aug 11, 2025 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

  WILSON COUNTY, TN - More and more arrests are being made in the Middle Tennessee area with the use of license plate readers. In one example that unfolded this past Sat.... Read More

Woman Killed in Bell Road Head-On Collision; Maserati Driver Facing Multiple Charges in Antioch

Aug 11, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS News

Antioch, TN - The victim in a deadly head-on crash that occurred early Sunday morning on Bell Road has been identified as 37-year-old Raquel Lorena Sarabia Barajas. She was.... Read More

UPDATED: 87-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck While Helping Crash Victims on Highway 231

Aug 11, 2025 at 12:13 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 87-year-old man who was struck and killed by a vehicle this past week on Highway 231 South in Christiana was laid to rest on Monday. Jerry.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Arrest Leads to Capture of Man Wanted for Aggravated Kidnapping in Wilson County

Aug 11, 2025 at 11:35 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS has more news on a man who was arrested in Murfreesboro and wanted by Mount Juliet Police. The arrest of 24-year-old Ahmed Gouda took pla.... Read More

Middle Tennessee State University Earns Multiple Honors in National Best Colleges Rankings

Aug 11, 2025 at 10:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is among only four public institutions in the state named to the Colleges of Distinction 2025-26 &ldq.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Law Enforcement Warns Residents About New Wave of Scams

Aug 11, 2025 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Law enforcement agencies across Middle Tennessee are sounding the alarm about a rash of scams targeting residents — with fraudsters posin.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices Nudge Up a Penny—But Still Cheaper Than Last Month and Last Year

Aug 11, 2025 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Gas prices in Tennessee are doing their best impression of a mood ring again—up one day, down the next, and today… slightly up. Accordi.... Read More

iPhone Crash Alerted Arrington Fire-Rescue to Early Sunday Single-Vehcile vs Utility Pole

Aug 11, 2025 at 06:39 am by WGNS

Arrington, TN - Two people were in a single-vehicle crash into a metal utility pole early Sunday (8/10/2025) morning. An emergency signal from an iPhone in the car notifi.... Read More

Uncle Nearest Faces Legal Firestorm Over $108M Loan Default Amid Whiskey Legacy

Aug 10, 2025 at 05:55 pm by WGNS

Shelbyville, TN — Just a short drive down Highway 231-South from Murfreesboro, the Uncle Nearest Distillery stands as a proud homage to Nathan “Nearest” Gr.... Read More