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French Dancers on Stilts Dazzle Murfreesboro Seniors During International Folk Fest Visit

Jun 09, 2026 at 10:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Residents at AdamsPlace in Murfreesboro received a surprise visit this week that quite literally elevated the entertainment. As part of the annual I.... Read More

UPDATED: Rutherford County Investigators Reveal Names of Victims in Mysterious Ashwood Drive Fire TBI, ATF Assisting in Investigation

Jun 09, 2026 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATE: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County fire officials have publicly identified the two individuals found deceased inside a Mount Juliet-area residen.... Read More

Nearly 50 Years Strong: Uncle Dave Macon Days Returns to Murfreesboro With Banjo Championships and Roots Music

Jun 09, 2026 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - One of Middle Tennessee’s longest-running celebrations of traditional American music is preparing for another year of banjos, fiddles, folk.... Read More

Murfreesboro Detectives Bust Alleged Walmart Theft Ring Tied to Electric Toothbrush Scheme

Jun 09, 2026 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Investigators with the Murfreesboro Police Department say a coordinated shoplifting operation centered around high-priced electric to.... Read More

MTE Linemen Deliver Award-Winning Performance at Valley Rodeo

Jun 08, 2026 at 05:12 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric’s (MTE) Lineman Rodeo Team earned 13 awards at the annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo held June 5-6 in Florence,.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Motorcyclist Killed in Heartbreaking Interstate 24 Hit-and-Run Near Georgia Border

Jun 08, 2026 at 03:51 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: DADE COUNTY, GA (WGNS News) - A devastating hit-and-run collision along Interstate 24 has claimed the life of a Murfreesboro resident just across the Tennessee-Georgi.... Read More

Murfreesboro VA Center to Host Major Women Veterans Recognition Day Resource Fair

Jun 08, 2026 at 01:48 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) will host celebratory activities this Friday, June 12, to commemorate Women Vet.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Case: Suspect Arthur Moore Headed to Court Following Rescheduled Hearing

Jun 08, 2026 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Arthur D'Andrea Moore, the individual apprehended for the alleged second-degree murder of his former girlfriend, is slated to face a.... Read More

Former Riverdale High School Principal Tom Nolan Publishes Children's Book

Jun 08, 2026 at 09:49 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A familiar face in Rutherford County education is sharing a new story with the community. Longtime Riverdale High School Principal Tom Nolan has o.... Read More

Marketplace Shooting, Murfreesboro Budget, Major Developments & Tennessee Hemp Rules | June 8, 2026

Jun 08, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, June 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Facebook Marketplace meetup in La Vergne turns violent, resulting in gunfire, one injury, and fo.... Read More

89-Year-Old Smyrna Author Maryanne VanDyke Releases Two New Books and Art Exhibit

Jun 06, 2026 at 08:18 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local author and artist is proving that it is never too late to start a new chapter. Smyrna resident Maryanne VanDyke is celebrating the release of he.... Read More

UPDATE: La Vergne Facebook Marketplace Deal Ends in Shooting and Four Arrests

Jun 06, 2026 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Wednesday morning Facebook Marketplace exchange ended in gunfire and landed four people behind bars. La Vergne police officers and emergency person.... Read More

Murfreesboro Planning Commission Approves Massive Buc-ee's Signage Along I-24

Jun 06, 2026 at 02:32 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Planning Commission cleared the hurdle for the new Buc-ee's travel center to install its giant roadside signs featuring the famou.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves New Kroger, Ascension Hospital, and Clarius Tech Park

Jun 06, 2026 at 02:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council approved three major development projects that will bring significant infrastructure investments to Rutherford Count.... Read More

More Police, New Roads, No Tax Hike: Murfreesboro Passes Massive FY27 Budget

Jun 05, 2026 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council approved a balanced $782 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on Thursday night, moving forward with major investme.... Read More

Tennessee Immigration Law Lawsuit, National Donut Day & TSSAA Proposals | June 5, 2026

Jun 05, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, June 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A newly filed federal class action lawsuit challenges a Tennessee immigration law set to take effe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Crews Extinguish Semi-Truck Fire on I-24 Near Medical Center Parkway

Jun 04, 2026 at 09:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews rushed to the scene of a vehicle fire on Interstate 24 Eastbound on Thursday evening. The blaze broke ou.... Read More

Tennessee Immigration Law Faces Federal Court Battle Before July Rollout

Jun 04, 2026 at 06:59 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A newly filed federal lawsuit is challenging a Tennessee immigration law that plaintiffs argue unlawfully allows the state to create and enforce its own removal-re.... Read More

Pleasant View Woman Indicted Following Alleged Threats Toward Tennessee Politician

Jun 04, 2026 at 06:23 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. - A Pleasant View woman has been taken into custody following a joint investigation involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Williamson Co.... Read More

Salvation Army Murfreesboro Honors First Responders with Donuts and Hosts Red Shield Car Show

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro is bringing a sweet, century-old tradition to Rutherford County this weekend. Volunteers are hitting the street.... Read More