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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

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U.S. Postal Service Tractor Trailer Truck Overturns on I-24 Thursday Morning

Dec 01, 2022 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) An accident involving a tractor-trailer truck occurred on Interstate 24 in the eastbound lane heading out of Murfreesboro and towards Chattanooga on Th.... 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

Help Less Fortunate Rutherford County Families with Christmas Gifts

Nov 30, 2022 at 07:16 pm by WGNS Radio News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) It’s time to have some “good food and fun” at Toot’s while raising funds to take students shopping for Christmas. Ruthe.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford / Tennessee Oncology Creating Hub for Outpatient Cancer Care Center

Dec 02, 2022 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford today announced construction of a multi-story, multi-specialty medical office building that will house a new cancer c.... 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

Rep. Mike Sparks Hosts Annual Chili Cookoff with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs aka WWE Wrestler Kane

Dec 01, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, today announced the 11th Annual Chili Cook Off on Friday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Gateway Classic Cars in Smyrna. All p.... 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

More Apartments and Condominiums as Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Continue to Grow

Dec 01, 2022 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County has grown by over 88-thousand residents since 2010, which equals a 12-year growth rate of more than 30%. With the population growth c.... Read More

Council Oks Design Contract for WastAway biogas facility solid waste solution

Jan 05, 2023 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

Above: A four-minute video on the Project Agreement in Murfreesboro. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (Jan. 5) approve.... 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

'Gingerbread House Challenge' for Rutherford and Cannon County Residents and Christmas in Auburntown

Dec 01, 2022 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

Auburntown, Tennessee — Auburntown, a hallmark city on the border of Rutherford County, inside Cannon County, has partnered with Real Estate Agent Andra Helton (Exit Rea.... Read More

Lady Raiders soar past Golden Eagles on Education Day

Dec 01, 2022 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee women's basketball team dominated defensively, twice holding Tennessee Tech under 10 points in a quarter on Thursday morn.... Read More