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Rutherford County Schools ‘Teach Now’ program aims to attract new educators

Jun 20, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Schools’ newly branded “Teach Now” program hopes to remove obstacles for those who wish to become classroom teacher.... Read More

MTSU NEWS: Board of Trustees approves flat tuition, fees for upcoming academic year

Jun 14, 2022 at 08:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to keep tuition and program services fees flat for the coming aca.... Read More

New Rutherford County Transfer Station Set to Open on National Garbage Man Day

Jun 16, 2025 at 05:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County will mark National Garbage Man Day with the official opening of its new solid waste transfer station at 6000 Landfill Road.... Read More

Cathy Watts Announces Run for Rutherford County Commission District 16

Jan 02, 2026 at 06:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Cathy Watts announced today that she is running for Rutherford County Commission in District 16, pledging to bring committed, transparent, and co.... Read More

Fatal Wednesday Night Shooting At McDonald's

Sep 29, 2022 at 06:33 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At 11:41PM Wednesday (9/28/2022) night, Murfreesboro Police responded to a fatal shooting at McDonald's Restaurant on South Rutherford Boulevard (1716.... Read More

Real Estate Market in Rutherford County is Changing

Jun 15, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

The real estate market continues to do well in Rutherford County and throughout Middle Tennessee, but buyers paying $30k, $40k and even $75,000 over an asking price are slowly.... Read More

Tennessee State Parks Host Tennessee Promise Service Events

Jun 15, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Tennessee State Parks will offer volunteer work events at 39 parks across the state on Saturday, June 25 for Tennessee Promise scholars to fulfill their community service hour.... Read More

Recycle Rutherford Meets 7PM Monday Night

Oct 20, 2016 at 11:30 am by Bryan Barrett

Recycle Rutherford is holding its fall meeting in the second floor courtroom of the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse at 7:00 o'clock this coming Monday evening (10/24/201.... Read More

Gateway Island Closed

Mar 24, 2014 at 05:28 pm by Bryan Barrett

Land collapsing around the city's Gateway Island has the popular venue closed to the public until city officials are certain the area is safe. When the city developed the are.... Read More

Solid Waste Advisory Committee to hold third meeting Feb. 27

Feb 21, 2018 at 12:26 pm by Bryan Barrett

Members of the Rutherford County Solid Waste/Advisory Steering Council will meet at 5 p.m. Feb. 27 in the County Commission chamber, as they focus on specific options for soli.... Read More

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UPDATE: Driver charged with vehicular homicide and DUI in the fatal crash that killed 11-year-old Cole Johnson in Murfreesboro

Jun 20, 2022 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Murfreesboro man now faces multiple charges including vehicular homicide in the fatal head-on collision that occurred on Ma.... Read More

Rutherford County signs with Waste Management

Aug 04, 2024 at 06:27 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County government has entered into a five-year contract which is renewable for up to 20 years with Waste Management Inc. of Tennessee.... Read More

Tennessee Awarded Grant To Improve Emergency Food System

Jun 15, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Tennesseans facing food insecurity will have improved access to nutritious foods thanks to a grant awarded to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). The U.S. Departme.... Read More

Monday Gas Prices Show that Rutherford County has the 4th Lowest Average Fuel Prices in the State

Nov 07, 2022 at 07:41 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) On Monday morning, the average price of regular unleaded gas throughout Tennessee stood at $3.25 per gallon, making the Volunteer State the 6th leas.... Read More

Passing Of Charlie Mullins And Memories Of Murfreesboro

Sep 17, 2020 at 11:10 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Charlie Mullins and his dad Hershel had an ability to share local history in a way that brought it to life. Charlie passed away Wednesday at the age of 80.... Read More

UPDATES: New Indoor Soccer Arena Nearing Completion AND An Update on the Future Skatepark in Murfreesboro

Dec 02, 2022 at 06:50 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) The future skatepark that will soon be introduced to Murfreesboro is inching closer to reality…. That was Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Director Nate W.... Read More

Rutherford County Commission Convenes

Dec 13, 2018 at 10:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Commission convened Thursday (12/13/2018) evening in the historic courthouse on the Murfreesboro square. Plans are underway to officially.... Read More

Recycle at Rutherford County Courthouse

Jan 11, 2022 at 02:13 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(January 11, 2022) The Rutherford County Historic Courthouse now has two recycling receptacles available, one at each main entrance, for.... Read More

Semi-Annual Recycle Rutherford Meeting

Oct 16, 2012 at 12:40 pm by Bryan Barrett

Recycle Rutherford will hold its semi-annual meeting October 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor courtroom of theRutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro. Lar.... Read More

New Fire Station, Extension of Northfield, and Tear-Down Room In The Inn

Nov 09, 2017 at 11:46 pm by Bryan Barrett

More changes for Murfreesboro: (1) construction of a new fire station, (2) extend Northfield Boulevard, and (3) tear down the old Room In The Inn building. New Fire Hall The.... Read More