The 'Ole Swimming Hole will be Open This Saturday in Both Murfreesboro and Smyrna, TN

May 23, 2023 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The local swimming hole will be a popular destination this Memorial Day Weekend. In Murfreesboro, the SportsCom outdoor swimming pool, known as.... Read More

No Road Construction Delays for Memorial Day Travelers

May 23, 2023 at 04:12 pm by WGNS News

You'll have one less worry on state roadways this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend in the Volunteer State because all road construction projects will be halted. The Tennessee D.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Substation in Franklin, TN being Moved to Rutherford County

May 23, 2023 at 12:01 am by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED PLANS: MTE to Move Substation on Thursday (May 25, 2023) HERE Previous Plans to Move Substation Tuesday (below) were cancelled. See the updated news story above.... Read More

Rutherford County Farmers' Market at the Lane Agri-Park is Back in Full Swing with New Additions and MORE Every Tuesday and Friday Morning

May 22, 2023 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Farmer’s Market at the Lane Agri-Park on John R. Rice Boulevard is back in full swing with the next market day scheduled for this Tuesday mor.... Read More

10th Annual Rutherford County Athena Leadership Award Goes to Dr. Chandra Story and Samantha Weir

May 18, 2023 at 06:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Dr. Chandra Story has been named the recipient of the 2023 ATHENA International Leadership Award of Rutherford County, and the 2023 ATHENA Young Profession.... Read More
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Marty Luffman: "It's God's Plan"

May 16, 2023 at 04:29 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) A local man enjoyed his freedom to the fullest. He rode horses, enjoyed the speed of a sportscar, traveled and lived life to the fullest. In the blink of an eye--.... Read More

“Persons of Interest” in Credit Card Spending Spree, According to the MPD

May 09, 2023 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Logging onto your favorite social media page and seeing a photo of your son or daughter is typically not a bad thing. But, that all changes if it's a.... Read More

UPDATED: Senators Reeves and White announces $14.2 million in water infrastructure grants for Rutherford County

May 02, 2023 at 11:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) and Senator Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) today announced three cities in Rutherford County will receive.... Read More

Smyrna Kid's Safety Day is This Saturday

May 02, 2023 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN -This Saturday in Smyrna, the town is holding "Kid's Safety Day." May 6th marks the 6th year for the annual event. That said, join Smyrna Fire, Smyrna Police, Smy.... Read More

Smyrna Man Hits SUV in Nashville, Killing the Driver, According to Metro Police

May 01, 2023 at 10:04 am by WGNS News

Metro Nashville Police say an unidentified man was killed after an accident occurred on I-40 this past Sunday. According to investigators, a Smyrna man was driving down the i.... Read More

Today's Commentary on The Commissioner Corner: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris Takes a Look at the Opioid Epidemic

May 01, 2023 at 01:30 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris takes a look at the opioid epidemic in Rutherford County and beyond.

Rutherford County PAWS part of “Empty the Shelters” event with the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia

Apr 28, 2023 at 06:22 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,TN. — The BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is excited to announce it will team up w.... Read More

UPDATE: Home Loans at Less Than 3% Interest for Homeowners Impacted by Storms on March 31 and April 1

Apr 27, 2023 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford / Cannon County, TN – WGNS has an update from FEMA and the Small Business Administration about assistance that is available for home and business owne.... Read More

Smyrna's TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center Becomes First Level III ACS Verified Center in TN

Apr 27, 2023 at 05:54 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has achieved verification as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level III Trauma Center.  TriStar StoneCr.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Cities to Receive Over $14-Million in Funding for Water Projects

Apr 26, 2023 at 08:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced Wednesday 102 grants totaling $232,709,981 from the state’s American.... Read More
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Creative Southern Comfort Served in Rutherford County

Apr 24, 2023 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - (Listen to the entire newscast above) After working in the Tech industry for about 30-years and retiring 7-years ago, Rutherford County resident Adam Barnes decid.... Read More

Research: 7,600+ Seniors in Rutherford County have Trouble Walking

Apr 24, 2023 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Recently released research shows that 24.8% of seniors in the Rutherford County area live alone. While individual cities like Murfreesboro, Smyrna, L.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor on New Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Apr 24, 2023 at 08:35 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) New gadgets and the constant reminder of how today’s technology can help all of us do things faster, better or easier are bombarding all of us 24-hour.... Read More
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First Graduating Class of the Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department

Apr 24, 2023 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department is continuing their growth with new fire stations and firefighters. After going through a vet.... Read More
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Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village - Photos from the Annual Event held on Saturday (04/22/23) in Murfreesboro

Apr 22, 2023 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Pioneer Days was this past Saturday in Rutherford County. The annual event was held at Cannonsburgh Village on Saturday (April 22 2023). Both young and.... Read More