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Running for a Cause: Lambert Dillard Memorial 5K/10K Set for October

Sep 06, 2024 at 11:32 pm by WGNS News

The 12th annual Lambert Dillard Memorial 5K/10K and Kids’ Fun Run returns to Smyrna on October 19, as part of the 2024 YMCA Race Series. Sponsored by Publix Charities,.... Read More

Tourism In Rutherford County Generated $772,865,400 In Visitor Spending In 2023

Sep 06, 2024 at 10:46 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, Tenn. – Visitors to Rutherford County generated $772,865,400 in spending in 2023, a 3.78% increase from 2022, according to newly released data.... Read More

Beesley Animal Foundation Helps Others Through Community Outreach

Sep 06, 2024 at 10:31 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Dawn Roberts, Executive Director of Beesley Animal Foundation, which operates Beesley Animal Clinic, a spay/neuter animal wellness center based.... Read More

Don't Miss Saturday’s ROOTS RENDEZVOUS at Hop Springs-- open 10AM

Sep 06, 2024 at 10:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - If you missed Friday's Roots Rendezvous presented by Uncle Dave Macon Days, take it all-in on Saturday (9/7/2024). In fact, it will be a perfect day with a.... Read More

RCSO Correctional Officer Arrested in Nashville Jail Investigation

Sep 06, 2024 at 09:08 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN – Metro Police report that the continuing investigation begun one year ago into the introduction of drugs into Nashville’s jail system has led to a n.... Read More

Welcome Downtown Saturday: 9/11 Heroes Runners, MTSU Students, and Marketplace Shoppers

Sep 06, 2024 at 08:47 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Are you aware that there will be a race in parts of downtown Murfreesboro on Saturday. If you're planning on attending the Saturday Marketplace, it will go.... Read More

La Vergne Prepares for Annual Fall Festival on September 14

Sep 06, 2024 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. - The La Vergne Fall Festival, a free music and vendor event, is scheduled for September 14, 2024 with a special Cruise-In on September 13 to kick-off th.... Read More

Deadly Smyrna Gas Station Attack

Sep 05, 2024 at 07:57 pm by WGNS

A man has died after being shot outside a Smyrna gas station late Wednesday night. The incident occurred at the Citgo on North Lowry Street around 10:45 p.m., prompting custom.... Read More

Step into History: Creepy Night Tours of Oakland's Mansion Set for October

Sep 05, 2024 at 06:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Oakland's Mansion, once at the heart of a 1,500-acre plantation, will offer guided nighttime tours on Thursday, October 24. The mansion, with its rich.... Read More
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Wings of Freedom Fish Fry Saturday, September 21st

Sep 05, 2024 at 02:44 pm by Danny Osborn

The Smyrna Rotary Club is gearing up to host the 22nd annual Wings of Freedom Fish Fry. It will be held on Saturday, September 21st at the Azure Corporate Flight Management Ha.... Read More

Frances Seale-Elrod Celebrates Her 100th Birthday Becoming Latest Centenarian

Sep 05, 2024 at 02:20 pm by WGNS

Frances Seale-Elrod, a resident at The Villages of Murfreesboro since 2022, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday, September 8th to become the latest Rutherford County&n.... Read More

TwelveStone Health Partners Sells Long-Term Care and MEDIpack service

Sep 05, 2024 at 02:02 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services, a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care p.... Read More

La Vergne Officers Receive Purple Hearts for Injuries in 2023 Shooting

Sep 05, 2024 at 12:32 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN – Officers Ashley Boleyjack and Gregory Kern were honored at a special Purple Heart Ceremony in La Vergne on Wednesday, September 4, for their bravery and.... Read More

MTSU Air Student Veers off Runway Thursday AM--NO Injuries!

Sep 05, 2024 at 11:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A student trainee from MTSU's Department of Aerospace was practicing take-offs Thursday (9/5/2024) morning at Murfreesboro Airport when the small aircr.... Read More

Five Drivers Charged with DUI During Labor Day Checkpoint in Rutherford County

Sep 05, 2024 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) troopers, in collaboration with the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force, arrested five drivers for DUI dur.... Read More

Casey Clark died early Thursday morning

Sep 05, 2024 at 10:12 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Ironically, it has only been five days since we told you that community advocate and long-time WGNS listener Casey Clark was facing some serious medic.... Read More

Local Resident Marvin Whitworth Honored for Lifelong Commitment to Conservation

Sep 05, 2024 at 07:21 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors Chairman Marvin Whitworth was inducted into the National Ass.... Read More

NOW only “right turn” into and out of Asbury Lane

Sep 04, 2024 at 07:45 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - If you are on Asbury Lane and turning onto Medical Center Parkway, remember the new traffic patterns are NOW IN PLACE! Motorists are now only allo.... Read More

A Tale of Effortless Home Decorating in a Murfreesboro Shoplifting Case

Sep 04, 2024 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – In a world where DIY meets YOLO, a mysterious woman, armed with a smile and a gray Adidas cap, embarked on the ultimate home improvement project that.... Read More

Princeton Review ranks MTSU’s Student Government Association in Top 25 list

Sep 04, 2024 at 04:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University’s Student Government Association has earned a spot in the Top 25 of The Princeton Review’s annual list of.... Read More