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Semi-Annual Recycle Meeting 7PM Monday

Oct 21, 2015 at 07:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

You keep hearing that the local landfill has less than a decade of life, and our community needs to get into the habit of recycling. Recycle Rutherford is holding its Semi-Ann.... Read More

Spirit of Recycling Award

Jun 08, 2018 at 09:48 am by Bryan Barrett

The local RECYCLE RUTHERFORD group will honor three local businesses with the First Annual Spirit of Recycling Awards dinner at 6:00 o'clock Monday evening, June 18, 2018, at.... Read More

Political Forum for the Rutherford County Mayor race on WGNS - Listen to the Forum Here

Jun 30, 2022 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Today, WGNS hosted a political forum for those running for Rutherford County Mayor, as the Rutherford County General Election nears. Election Date: August 4, 2022 Early Vo.... Read More

Walk 4 Water to be held in Smyrna, TN October 16th

Sep 29, 2022 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

A special walk will be held for something that most of us don’t think twice about, even as we use this powerful life-saving resource daily - - Water. Healing Hands Inter.... Read More

Hit the Water on Saturday May 13th with Local Residents who Love Our Enviroment

Apr 17, 2023 at 06:16 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - The Statewide Organization for Community eMpowerment, known as SOCM, is holding a community kayaking event on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 11AM to 4PM. The event w.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Delivers State of the County Address

Feb 12, 2025 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – During his State of the County Address, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr outlined several key initiatives and challenges facing the community. The may.... Read More

13 of 45 Pedestrian Involved Accidents Resulted in Death Between January 1, 2020 and October 6, 2022

Oct 07, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Most people are pedestrians whether they walk or bicycle. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office recently highlighted a national report that.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Announces Appointee to New Chief of Staff Position

Sep 29, 2022 at 05:54 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has announced Eric Hennessee has been appointed as the Chief of Staff. After confirmation by the full commission, he will join the team on O.... Read More

Habitat ReStore to open in Smyrna in time for Earth Day

Mar 28, 2017 at 06:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) is excited to announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting of their second Habitat ReStore in Rutherford County on Friday,.... Read More

Romans and Georgia, Friends Forever!

Oct 11, 2024 at 02:19 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Michael Romans was just 18 months old when he grabbed a leash and tugged German shepherd, Ginger, while his mother Paula trained the dog to “stay.... Read More

TEC and MTSU Unite to Tackle Tennessee’s Trash Troubles

Oct 25, 2025 at 07:26 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Friday, November 7, 2025, the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) will bring its 2025 Annual Policy and Practice Forum to Middle Tennessee State.... Read More

Earth Day 2016 is April 23rd

Apr 11, 2016 at 07:57 am by Bryan Barrett

Recycle, It's Our Future' is the theme for Murfreesboro and Rutherford County's free 2016 Earth Day Celebration. The 15th annual Celebration will once again be held on the His.... Read More

Smyrna High School Athletics Hall of Fame Inducts 3 New Members

Sep 30, 2022 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TN) Smyrna High School will be enshrining three individuals and two teams into their athletic hall of fame on October 15, 2022. Philip Shadowens and Pierre Lyons will.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Team to Participate in Special Olympics Flag Football Tournament

Sep 29, 2022 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

(Middle Tennessee) For the first time since 2019, over 200 Special Olympics Tennessee athletes and Unified Partners representing 19 teams will compete in the Special Olympics.... Read More

Multi-State FBI Case Started as a Murfreesboro / Manchester, TN Theft Case

Aug 11, 2022 at 10:18 am by WGNS

What started as a local theft investigation in Murfreesboro and Manchester, Tennessee, turned into a multi-state FBI case. In August 2018, Manchester Police responded to Tri-.... Read More

Politics: Wright to Run for Re-election to Murfreesboro City Council

May 10, 2024 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – POLITICS - Murfreesboro City Councilman and Century 21 real estate broker Shawn Wright announced he will run for re-election to the City Council. “.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford Library Showdown, Volunteer Firefighter Shortages & MTSU Expansion | Dec. 3, 2025

Dec 03, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, December 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Allegations surface within the Rutherford County Library System as Direc.... Read More

Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste Created

Oct 02, 2025 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry and State Sen. Shane Reeves, both Republicans of Murfreesboro, directed the creation of the Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste to analyz.... Read More

Russell Gossett announced as director of Solid Waste

Oct 20, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — City Manager Craig Tindall announced Wednesday (Oct. 14) the appointment of Russell Gossett as the new director of Solid Waste for the City of Murf.... Read More

Understanding Censure of Mayor Carr by Rutherford County Commission in Stand Against Mayor's Waste Contract

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, the Rutherford County Commission voted to censure County Mayor Joe Carr, but it seems some residents have been confused about.... Read More