Williamson County

Suspect in the Murder of a Smyrna Gas Station Clerk to Undergo a Mental Health Evaluation

Jun 07, 2023 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Last year, a man was honored in Smyrna during a community fundraiser at a local convenient store. Throughout the day on September 8th, the Twice Dai.... Read More

The Price of Gas and Diesel in the Rutherford County Area This Week

Jun 05, 2023 at 06:04 am by WGNS News

Tennesseans that took a holiday road trip over the weekend were greeted with pump prices over a dollar cheaper than last year's holiday. Gas prices, on average, only moved thr.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Move Up Slightly on Tuesday

May 30, 2023 at 07:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g on Tuesday (05/30/2023), according to GasBuddy.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Moved Williamson County Substation to Rutherford County Thursday

May 25, 2023 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric is moving a substation in Williamson County to Rutherford County... That was Amy Byers, Public Relations Coordinator.... 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

MONDAY: Rutherford County Again has Some of the Lowest Prices for Fuel in Tennessee

May 22, 2023 at 07:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

College Grove Resident Identified as Man Killed in Sunday Morning Accident in Nashville

May 10, 2023 at 03:24 pm by WGNS News

    NASHVILLE, TN - The man killed in Sunday’s single-vehicle crash on Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville lived about 5-miles South of Eagleville in College Grov.... Read More

32-Year-Old Arrested in Nolensville, TN on Felony Charges for Alleged Online Gaming Fraud

Mar 21, 2023 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

Nolensville, TN – A Nolensville man faces a set of felony charges, accused of committing fraud using the online gaming platform DraftKings.  In September.... Read More

UPDATE: Pursuit on I-840, Spike Strips Deployed and a Semi-Truck Crash on Sunday

Mar 20, 2023 at 07:51 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Interstate 840 was shut-down on Sunday afternoon (3/19/2023) after a police pursuit started in Williamson County and ended in Rutherford County.   The pur.... Read More

Man Arrested After Allegedly Driving 128 MPH

Feb 24, 2023 at 06:13 am by WGNS News

Williamson County, TN - Just one county over in Williamson County, a 21-year-old man was arrested for driving 128-miles-per-hour. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Earns TVA Community Champion Award

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:19 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has earned the Community Champion Award from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for its dedication to TVA En.... Read More

MTE Named 2023 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation

Feb 15, 2023 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2023 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to urban forestry in the.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Accident on I-840 on Tuesday Night, THP Reports Charges are Pending Against One Driver

Jan 13, 2023 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

WGNS has more details on a Tuesday accident that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man on I-840. The wreck happened at the 37-mile marker near Arno Road, which is just over th.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Accident that Occurred on Tuesday on I-840 near the Rutherford / Williamson County Line Remains Under Investigation

Jan 11, 2023 at 06:34 pm by WGNS News

Few details are being released about a fatal accident that occurred on I-840 early Tuesday morning (01/10/2023). In fact, not even a preliminary crash report is being released.... Read More

Arrest Made After Sunday Auto Accident on I-840 Near Rutherford / Williamson County Line

Oct 31, 2022 at 12:47 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD / WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN) There was a serious auto accident near the Rutherford / Williamson County line around 5:45 Sunday evening on I-840. The wreck highlights t.... Read More

Airplane Crashes in Williamson County on Tuesday - Pilot Dies in Crash

Oct 19, 2022 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - (WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn.) In Williamson County, an airplane crashed on Old Smyrna Road Tuesday morning. The deceased pilot has been identified as 62-year-old Dr. Ch.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Crews Head Into South Carolina as Hurricane Ian Wreaks Havoc

Sep 28, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, Tenn.— Crews from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) are answering the call of duty by helping nearby states deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian..... Read More

Gas Prices Continue to be Less Than $3.00 Per Gallon This Week in Rutherford County, TN

Sep 26, 2022 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Average gasoline prices are down in Rutherford County and we are starting the week-off with an average price of less than $3.00 per gallon for regular.... Read More

Middle TN Electric stresses innovation and service at Annual Meeting

Aug 29, 2022 at 01:04 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. –  Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) leadership highlighted its current and future innovations, updated cooperative members about the status.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric to host 'Virtual' Annual Meeting this Saturday

Aug 25, 2022 at 09:17 am by WGNS

The annual meeting for Middle Tennessee Electric is this Saturday (August 27, 2022), and this year the meeting will be virtual… That was Amy Byers, Public Relations Coo.... Read More