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BFI Responds After Murfreesboro Council Rejects Proposed Settlement

Jul 31, 2025 at 09:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee released the following statement Thursday (7/31/2025) evening after Murfreesboro City Council voted to disprove the.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Rejects the Proposed Settlement with BFI/Republic Services

Jul 31, 2025 at 08:15 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Thursday evening (7/31/2025) the Murfreesboro City Council voted to reject the proposed settlement agreement with BFI Waste Systems and Republic Services.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Connector-in-Chief, Freda Morgan, Steps Down After Nearly Five Decades

Jul 31, 2025 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - After 48 years of helping others with financial challenges and unwavering dedication to Rutherford County’s banking, Freda Morgan officially reti.... Read More

Silver Top Surprise: Road Trippers, Parents Warned About Mislabeled Vodka Seltzers

Jul 31, 2025 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

UNITED STATES - A lot of families are hitting the highway for that annual dream vacation…Like a scene straight out of National Lampoon’s Vacation, the first leg o.... Read More

Rutherford County Expands Options for Driver’s License Renewals and Testing

Jul 31, 2025 at 11:25 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN — Gone are the days when Rutherford County residents had just one destination for driver’s license renewals. The Tennessee Department of Safe.... Read More

Rutherford County: Where Veterans Find More Than Just Services — They Find Home

Jul 31, 2025 at 10:54 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - In Murfreesboro, gratitude for military service isn’t just spoken — it’s built into the very fabric of the community. At the heart of.... Read More

In 1-Week MTSU will "birth" a new Alumni Class!

Jul 31, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center will soon be buzzing with excitement and pride to celebrate 709 new graduates receiving their degree.... Read More

Discovery Center Welcomes Teachers for Back-to-School Science Night

Jul 31, 2025 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Educators from across Middle Tennessee gathered at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring last week, for an evening of hands-on professional d.... Read More

Murfreesboro Rallies for MTSU's Recycling Roundup--Aug. 16

Jul 30, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If you have used tires, tattered tees, empty toner cartridges and mattresses to toss, Middle Tennessee State University, in partnership with the Te.... Read More

Assistant City Manager Sam Huddleston Retires This Friday

Jul 30, 2025 at 05:56 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - This Friday (8/1/2025) marks the end of an era in Murfreesboro as Assistant City Manager Sam Huddleston retires after more than two decades of dedicated s.... Read More

Eagleville School Enters T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights Contest

Jul 30, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — Eagleville School is now in the running for a major national prize as part of the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest — a competitio.... Read More

Sprouts Farmers Market to Anchor New Sewart’s Landing Development in Smyrna

Jul 30, 2025 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – A fresh, healthy, and sustainable new grocery option is headed to Smyrna, as Sprouts Farmers Market officially announces plans to open at the.... Read More

All Lanes of N. Thompson Lane are OPEN according to MPD

Jul 30, 2025 at 02:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A traffic crash around 3:53 a.m. Wednesday morning temporarily shut down both directions of North Thompson Lane near the Dollar General.... Read More

Arby’s on NW Broad Street Closes Its Doors After Years of Service

Jul 30, 2025 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Arby’s restaurant located on Northwest Broad Street in front of Big Lots has officially closed its doors as of Sunday, July 2.... Read More

Eagleville Dedicates New Soccer Field, Launches Middle School Program

Jul 30, 2025 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - There were smiles and excitement in the air as Eagleville School held a special field dedication to celebrate the launch of its brand-new soccer pro.... Read More