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Navigating Growth: A Conversation with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Feb 28, 2024 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

  On the podcast today, WGNS host Scott Walker engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr, focusing on the pressing issue of growth..... Read More

City of Murfreesboro to Host Public Meeting on Proposed Solid Waste Materials Management Station

Jan 30, 2024 at 04:51 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The City of Murfreesboro is set to conduct a Public Meeting next month where the public is invited to attend and share their views on a proposed Solid Was.... Read More

Waste Management Developments Unfold in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tennessee - The ongoing dialogue between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Middle Point Landfill continues, with discussions centered around the potent.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes April McClurkan with STARS Award

Nov 02, 2023 at 07:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – April McClurkan is the latest Murfreesboro City employee to be awarded as a STAR! McClurkan professionally and persistently coordinated a resp.... Read More

Public Hearing on Proposed Rutherford County Property Tax Increase TONIGHT (Tuesday Night) at 7PM

Jun 13, 2023 at 12:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A proposed property tax increase for Rutherford County residents that adds up to 16% will be discussed at a public hearing this evening at 7 o'clock (T.... Read More

Proposed 15%+ Property Tax Increase for Rutherford County - Public Hearing on Tuesday Night

Jun 07, 2023 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is proposing an increase to the property tax that adds up to more than 15%. The proposal is gaining momentum.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes Nate Bailey and Laterrie “T.J.” Steverson with STARS Award

May 02, 2023 at 11:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Public Works employees Nate Bailey and Laterrie “T.J.” Steverson Thursday April 6, 2023, as.... Read More

Mayor, City urge residents to join ‘Nobody Trashes Tennessee’ campaign

Nov 01, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro reminds residents that there is a significant cost to cleaning up the city’s roadways and waterways from l.... Read More

La Vergne Public Library Receives Technology Grant

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

Sen. Dawn White, Sen. Shane Reeves, Rep. Mike Sparks and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the La Vergne Public Library with a $15,174 Technology Grant to purchase new.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland on-air with WGNS' Bart Walker

Oct 12, 2022 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland was on the WGNS Action Line with host Bart Walker. Today, the mayor talked about changes in downtown Murfreesboro, Medical Center Parkway, t.... Read More

Newly Elected Mayor Speculates Landfill in Rutherford County Could Close Within 3-Years

Sep 28, 2022 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill may have a shorter lifespan than expected. During a report filed less than a year ago, it was in.... Read More

Newly Elected Rutherford County Mayor say's he will not seek to be the Chairman of the County Commission

Aug 31, 2022 at 12:15 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) WGNS recently interviewed incoming Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and asked if he planned to be the chair of the county commission or if a chairman w.... Read More

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole Announces Re-Election Bid

Jun 20, 2022 at 11:19 am by WGNS

Political Release: Jason Cole has announced that he will seek re-election to the office of mayor for the city of La Vergne in the upcoming Nov. 8 election.  Cole, who cu.... Read More

Mayor recognizes MPD officer Connor Gavlick and Sgt. Tim Higgins with STARS Award

May 20, 2022 at 12:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Officer Connor Gavlick and Sgt. Tim Higgins were honored May 19, 2022, as STARS award recipients for saving a child&r.... Read More

Politics: Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland Announces Re-election Bid

May 20, 2022 at 12:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced he will run for re-election to continue progress on the priorities he cited in his initial bid eight years ag.... Read More

Mayor recognizes Rutherford County EMS employees with ‘Special’ STARS Award

May 05, 2022 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Rutherford County Paramedic Tara Melton and EMT Maclin Eckhardt with ‘Special’ STARS Awards,.... Read More

Tuesday Election Day - Rutherford County Schools CLOSED

May 02, 2022 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Schools throughout Rutherford County will be closed on Tuesday, due to elections being held at different schools in the community. On Tuesday, local re.... Read More

Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board Passes Resolution #3

Apr 26, 2022 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

(McMinnville)  The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board met in McMinnville Monday evening (4/25/2022) and passed Resolution #3. This moves efforts to con.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland announces “letter of intent” for long-term sale of City’s solid waste

Apr 13, 2022 at 07:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced Wednesday, April 13, 2022, a letter of intent among WastAway, LLC and Argos USA LLC and the City..... Read More

UPDATE: Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro on Schedule to be Widened

Feb 16, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

Plans remain in place to widen Thompson Lane, which is State Route 268 in Murfreesboro. Mayor Shane McFarland explains the process of widening the state roadway...Thompson L.... Read More