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DATE CHANGED: Fix It Fair @ Greenhouse

Jul 03, 2025 at 06:17 pm by WGNS

Sat. (July 26, 2025) 8AM-Noon FIX IT FAIR at Greenhouse Ministries (307 S Academy Street in Murfreesboro). Lots of learning opportunities: hands-on lessons in making routine r.... Read More

What Was Happening Locally 249 Years Ago, When Our Forefathers Signed the Declaration of Independence?

Jul 03, 2025 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - As we celebrate America's 249th anniversary and look around to find one of this nation's fastest growing areas with the public considering TRAFFIC as a.... Read More

Local Officials Urge Parents to Use ‘Baby in the Back’ Tags This Summe

Jul 03, 2025 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Tennessee - With Tennessee temps soaring, state officials are reminding parents to take extra precautions to prevent tragic hot car deaths. The free “Baby in the Ba.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police have Identified Persons of Interest in Theft Case

Jul 03, 2025 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN — The Smyrna Police Department has confirmed that three individuals previously sought for questioning in connection with an incident at the.... Read More

La Vergne Ranks #1 as “Freest City” in Tennessee for Pro-Business, Low-Tax Approach

Jul 03, 2025 at 09:33 am by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - La Vergne has once again claimed the title of Tennessee’s “Freest City,” topping the 2025 City Freedom Index published by the Beacon Cen.... Read More

New to the area? 4 local Rutherford County Independence Day Celebrations!

Jul 03, 2025 at 08:59 am by WGNS

Celebrate Independence Day at home in Rutherford County: Maybe you just moved into the area and are not familiar with hometown traditions and local places of family-fun. Here.... Read More

Property Assessor Rob Mitchell: Rising Property Values Signal Rutherford’s Economic Strength

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:50 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Property values in Rutherford County are on the rise, and for Property Assessor Rob Mitchell, the numbers confirm what locals have known for years.... Read More

La Vergne Police Chief Leads Aggressive Crime Crackdown in Operation Safe Streets

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:33 pm by WGNS

La Vergne - In a sweeping show of enforcement muscle, La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews (pronounced Mays) has intensified his department's efforts to drive down cr.... Read More

All Seven Suspects in Murfreesboro Drive-By Shootings Now in Custody

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:05 pm by WGNS

Click Here for Complete UPDATE on this news article. Murfreesboro, TN - Authorities have confirmed the arrest of the final outstanding suspect tied to a series of retali.... Read More

What Is the Educator Voice?

Jul 02, 2025 at 06:13 pm by WGNS

What will tomorrow's educator be? JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee, was asked that question. He responded in this Op-Ed piece. .... Read More

Rutherford County Secures Historic Third AAA Bond Rating from S&P Global Ratings

Jul 02, 2025 at 05:59 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County has achieved a rare financial milestone by earning a third AAA bond rating, this time from S&P Global Ratings. With this des.... Read More

Vanderbilt Alzheimer’s Center Named NIH Center of Excellence with $25M Grant

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:46 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - The Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center (VMAC) has been awarded a $25 million, five-year Center of Excellence grant from the National Institute.... Read More

New Tennessee Law Criminalizes Harboring Undocumented Immigrants; Legal Challenges Expected

Jul 01, 2025 at 07:23 pm by WGNS

Tenn. (WGNS) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed SB 0392/HB 0322 into law, making it a crime to hide or transport undocumented individuals—a move that expands the.... Read More

New Tennessee School Safety Curriculum Targets Teacher Misconduct

Jul 01, 2025 at 07:13 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee State Board of Education has approved a new personal‑safety curriculum as part of a sweeping statewide response to educator mi.... Read More

Suzee Myers, Read to Succeed

Jul 01, 2025 at 12:07 am by WGNS

Trustees at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring play a vital role in shaping the museum’s future and ensuring it fulfills its mission to “engage curious minds t.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue, Crew 3 (Chad Davis, Ryan Battle, Sam Bennett, Hunter Martin, and Joseph Decker)

Jul 01, 2025 at 12:02 am by WGNS

A motorist with a flat tire was stranded on the roadside when Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue’s “Crew #3” stopped to offer assistance. The trunk was loaded with a h.... Read More

Rutherford County Gears Up for Fourth of July Festivities with Fireworks, Music, and Family Fun

Jun 29, 2025 at 07:49 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – Communities across Rutherford County are preparing for a variety of festive events to celebrate Independence Day. From live music and f.... Read More

New Tennessee Laws Take Effect July 1: Key Changes Impact Public Safety, Consumer Rights, and Technology

Jun 29, 2025 at 07:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Effective Tuesday, July 1, a suite of laws recently passed by the Tennessee General Assembly will take full effect, bringing changes across.... Read More

11-Year-Old Injured as Murfreesboro Police Unravel Week-Long String of Shootings

Jun 28, 2025 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — An 11-year-old girl was injured in a recent shooting that authorities say is connected to a string of violent incidents across.... Read More
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Fire at Regal Inn Prompts Evacuation; No Injuries Reported

Jun 28, 2025 at 02:02 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Late Friday (6/27/2025) night, around 11:00 o'clock, the Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Department responded to a fire at the Regal Inn located at 2025 South.... Read More