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Lighting of the Downtown Murfreesboro Christmas Tree a Success on the Local Square

Dec 03, 2022 at 01:34 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro Square) It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Santa Claus recently paid a visit to the downtown Murfreesboro Square! The annua.... Read More

April 23rd: EARTH DAY on the Historic Square

Apr 09, 2016 at 11:30 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 Hi.... Read More

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Pioneering Progress: Rutherford County's New Transfer Station Breaks Ground

Feb 27, 2024 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County reached a significant milestone on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for a 12,500-square foot transfer station, loca.... Read More

Write a Letter to the Future City of LaVergne, TN - To Be Opened in 2072

Jul 14, 2022 at 01:13 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Citizens are encouraged to help fill the City of La Vergne's 50th anniversary time capsule by submitting a letter to the future. The time capsule will.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: MTSU Self-Defense Course, Safer Roads, Panhandling Initiative & More | Sept. 1, 2025

Sep 01, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Monday, September 1, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU empowers women with a free self-defense course in rape aggression d.... Read More

Explosive Growth Prompts Bold Moves from Rutherford County Leaders

Jun 23, 2025 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County’s population boom—up over 44% since 2010 to nearly 380,000 residents—has sparked a wave of investment and inno.... Read More

Wayne Irvin Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Commission

Feb 11, 2022 at 09:54 am by WGNS

Conservative and local attorney Wayne Irvin has announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Commission District 14. Irvin is an experienced attorney and certified public acc.... Read More

Nourish Food Bank in Rutherford County in Need of Food and Volunteers as Client Number has Doubled Since 2019

Dec 02, 2022 at 01:37 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Food is in short supply right now throughout Rutherford County, according to LaDawna Parham with the Nourish Food Bank in Smyrna… Problems are c.... Read More

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Walter Hill Elementary Celebrated 100-Years on Saturday!

Aug 10, 2024 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Walter Hill Elementary School at 6309 Lebanon Pike in Murfreesboro held its 100th Anniversary celebration on Saturday (8/10/2024). Principal.... Read More

Drug and Pill Drop Off THIS SATURDAY

Apr 29, 2016 at 09:00 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joins the Drug Enforcement Administration for a program this Saturday that gives Tennesseans a chance to rid their homes of potentially d.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Hall CLOSED to public at noon Friday

Jan 10, 2025 at 11:59 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - City Hall will close to the public at noon on Friday, Dec. 10, but limited staffing will continue to maintain offices in most departments, including Wa.... Read More

Home School Dual Enrollment "Open House" at Motlow Campus in Smyrna

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:06 pm by WGNS

Motlow College will host two open house events for home school students on July 21st and 22nd (Thursday and Friday). The event will focus on dual enrollment opportunities fo.... Read More

TDEC to Accept Applications for Food Waste Management Grants

May 03, 2017 at 09:14 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced today the availability of grant funding for food waste diversion. The Division of Solid Waste Manage.... Read More

Op-Ed: "Abuse of Power, Held Accountable"

Jun 11, 2020 at 07:09 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) This op-ed article was sparked by this question from a local resident dealing with abuse of power and being held accountable. I am writing to you today to ask.... Read More

Riverdale High School promotes wrestling with special in-school event

Dec 02, 2022 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) This week, the Warriors of Riverdale High School faced off against the Raiders of Spring Hill during a special in-school match. “Our goal of the.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Emergency Response, Bucksnort Explosion Fallout, and Local Safety Spotlight | Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 13, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 13, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A heavy emergency response unfolds at Iron Gate Village in Murfreesboro aft.... Read More