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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

Habitat ReStore ReOpens 9AM-6PM This Monday

Apr 28, 2020 at 11:14 am by bryan

(MURFREESBORO) It's like welcoming back an old friend. After the worldwide quarantine, the Habitat Re-Store reopens at 9:00 o'clock this coming Monday morning, May 4, 2020. Th.... Read More

Annual Cost of New Car Ownership Crosses $10K Mark

Aug 11, 2022 at 06:55 am by WGNS

Seemingly everything has become more expensive this year, and that includes owning and operating a new vehicle. According to AAA's 2022 Your Driving Costs re.... Read More

The Depot District Continues to be a Fun and Exciting Place for Growth in Rutherford County

Jul 14, 2022 at 03:40 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee’s downtown area, which has been nicknamed the “Depot District,” continues to standout in the middle of the town’s growth of over 55-t.... Read More

Open Burning in Rutherford County Requires Permit: October 15-May 15

Oct 14, 2021 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— (October 14, 2021) Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) reminds the community that beginning October 15, a permit from the State will be required.... Read More

Snow Patrol Closings, Cancellations, Delays for Friday, January 7th, 2022

Jan 07, 2022 at 06:53 am by WGNS

UPDATED Information on Friday Morning (01/07/2022) for Rutherford County and More:SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR FRIDAY 1/7/22 - List includes Rutherford County and the immediate Area of.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Car Break-In Case - Unknown Subjects Allegedly Write $6,300 in Checks

Jul 14, 2022 at 05:39 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TN) UPDATE - BOLO CANCELED! Murfreesboro Police report, "Detective Rice has identified the two persons of interest in this auto burglary/fraud case.".... Read More

TDEC Awards Tennessee Tire Recycling Grant of $750,000 to Lebanon, TN Company

Jul 22, 2022 at 06:09 pm by WGNS

LEBANON – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $750,000 for Tennessee Tire Recycling (TTR) in Lebanon from the stat.... Read More

Vehicle Break-Ins Trouble Smyrna - Possible Suspect Photo Released / Multiple Break-Ins Reported in Separate Murfreesboro Cases

Jul 14, 2022 at 07:25 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, TN, Police continue to investigate several vehicle break-ins that have hit area residents. Evidently, authorities were able to track down a surve.... Read More

Murfreesboro Budget proposes 24 new positions; 19th consecutive year without property tax hike

May 17, 2017 at 01:52 pm by bryan

City Manager Rob Lyons, in accordance with the City Charter, has submitted the City's Proposed $157.2 million Fiscal Year 2017-18 (FY 18) Budget for review by the City Council.... Read More

Help local children who are less fortunate through the Barnabas Vision School Supply Drive

Jul 15, 2022 at 11:32 am by WGNS

Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is collecting school supplies for students in need throughout the community. Volunteer Hillary Hodges stated… The school supply drive i.... Read More

Habitat ReStore Reduces Landfill Waste

Jul 27, 2020 at 10:44 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has been canceled this year due to Covid-19, but their work in the community continues! For the third year in.... Read More

MTSU concrete students thrive in pre-race ‘mix’ for Aug. 8 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Aug 05, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Autumn Gates can already anticipate the rush of IndyCars reaching 200 mph soon in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.But the Middle Tennessee.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Computers Taking Over the World? Ehhh... by Dr. Larry Burriss at MTSU

Jul 14, 2022 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

Computers taking over the world? Probably not! With today's commentary, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss... Commentary (Verbatim): "I’d be willing to b.... Read More

Five Suspects were arrested in a TBI and Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Drug Investigation

Jul 13, 2022 at 05:12 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation a.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Warns that Open Burning Can Lead to Brush Fires and Other Consequences

Dec 10, 2021 at 10:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) warns that open burning, if not done properly, can lead to large brush fires and additional consequences.The.... Read More

MTSU, Music City Grand Prix sign agreement; university to provide eco-friendly concrete mixes for barriers, pit row

Nov 09, 2020 at 07:17 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO Tenn. — Officials from MTSU and the new Music City Grand Prix signed a partnership Monday, Nov. 9, allowing the university’s acclaimed concrete progra.... Read More

Tennessee Cattlemen's Assoc. and Industry Partners Support Youth - Donating Local Beef to Second Harvest Food Bank

Jul 15, 2022 at 06:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – At the Tennessee Junior Beef Expo in Lebanon, Tenn. on June 30 through July 2, the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) with help from i.... Read More

Liles Claims City Did Not Follow Proper Procedure

Aug 29, 2018 at 04:38 pm by bryan

President of the Friends of Stones River National Battlefield, Murfreesboro resident and former State Representative Mike Liles delivered a letter to 49th District State Repre.... Read More

City Council Raises Taxes...FY 2020 Approved!

Jun 14, 2019 at 04:45 pm by bryan

iid (MURFREESBORO) The Murfreesboro City Council convened Thursday (6/13/2019) evening and approved the City's $186.2 million proposed FY20 General Fund Budget on second readi.... Read More