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Shocking obelisk news brings Commissioner Read on WGNS this Friday!

Jun 07, 2025 at 10:55 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - For decades, Tennesseans believed that the obelisk on Old Lascassas Pike in Murfreesboro marked the state’s geographic center, but recent fi.... Read More

Ram's Summertime Road Report

Jun 07, 2025 at 04:09 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - It's "Summertime" and we hope "the live'n is easy".  Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran has created a computer m.... Read More
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Sliding into Summer: Murfreesboro Seniors Ride, Laugh, and Soak Up the Fun!

Jun 07, 2025 at 03:29 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -  Who says summer fun is just for kids? This past Friday (6/6/2025) at AdamsPlace, local senior residents proved that age is just a number as they took.... Read More

UP, UP and AWAY, the Great Tennesse Airshow is now in Smyrna

Jun 07, 2025 at 02:56 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - The Great Tennessee Air Show is soaring into Smyrna Airport this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 7th and 8th! And trust us, you do NOT want to miss this a.... Read More

Saturday is another day, will the zebra be safely captured?

Jun 07, 2025 at 12:45 am by WGNS

Christiana, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has been working to calm and capture a zebra that escaped a week ago near Christiana, Tennessee. The zebra w.... Read More

MTSU Trustees Name New Student-Athlete Performance Center in Honor of Stephen and Denise Smith

Jun 06, 2025 at 06:19 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has voted to name its soon-to-be-completed Student-Athlete Performance Center in honor of Board.... Read More

SUV driver faces DUI and gun charges after crashing into utility poles

Jun 06, 2025 at 04:01 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – More on the crash that downed power poles on NW Broad Street at Medical Center Parkway Friday morning (6/6/2025), Murfreesboro Police repo.... Read More

Blue Angels reps speak to packed house at MTSU

Jun 06, 2025 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Mychael Kisling, a former MTSU and Siegel High School student, always dreamed of joining the Navy’s elite B.... Read More

La Vergne Police Continue Crackdown on Crime with Coordinated Arrest

Jun 06, 2025 at 09:40 am by WGNS

LA VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - Law enforcement officers in La Vergne successfully apprehended a suspect wanted for multiple felony offenses, reinforcing the city’s commitme.... Read More

Bridgestone’s La Vergne Plant Closure Raises Concerns Among Rutherford County Residents

Jun 06, 2025 at 09:20 am by WGNS

LA VERGNE, TN (WGNS) – Rutherford County residents are expressing concerns following the announcement that Bridgestone Americas will permanently close its truck and bu.... Read More
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UPDATE: 2 utility poles downed, but replaced--all back to normal!

Jun 06, 2025 at 07:41 am by Producer

UPDATE MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A single-vehicle SUV crashed into a utility pole around 6:45AM Friday morning (6/6/2025) on NW Broad Street at Bell Jewelers. One pole w.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Hosted First-Ever Citizens CPR Class

Jun 06, 2025 at 06:58 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) held its inaugural Citizens CPR Class last Saturday 5/31/2025). The free training session wa.... Read More

Blue Angels are Here! The Great Tennessee Airshow in Smyrna THIS WEEKEND!

Jun 05, 2025 at 10:41 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – Get ready to soak up the sights and sounds of aviation excellence as The Great Tennessee Airshow returns to Smyrna Airport this Saturday an.... Read More

Rutherford County Champions Chess-Based Education to Equip Youth with Critical Thinking and Conflict Resolution Skills

Jun 05, 2025 at 10:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – In a bold response to rising societal challenges, Rutherford County is leading the way with an innovative educational initiative that uses.... Read More

Murfreesboro Hooters Shuts Down Permanently

Jun 05, 2025 at 10:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — Another national restaurant chain has closed its doors in Murfreesboro:The Hooters on NW Broad Street becomes the latest casualty in a wave of.... Read More

Center of TN may be 300-yards off, plus obelisk is on leased land that may be sold!

Jun 05, 2025 at 09:48 pm by WGNS

For decades, it was widely accepted that the obelisk on Old Lascassas Pike marked Tennessee’s geographic center, a site of historical significance. However, recent inq.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Welcomes U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Rutherford County Ahead of 2025 Air Show

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:31 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) – Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr joined Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed and other local leaders Thursday morning to welcome the U.S. Navy Blue Angels d.... Read More

America’s Thrift Stores Opening Soon in Murfreesboro’s Former Rose’s & Bargain Hunt Location

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:21 pm by WGNSRadio

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – A new retail addition is coming to the shopping center off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as America’s Thrift Stores prepares.... Read More

Tennessee Officials Warn of Fake “Outstanding Traffic Ticket” Text Scam

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) – State officials are alerting Tennesseans to a new scam targeting drivers through fraudulent text messages that claim to be from the Tennessee.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Resumes Executions as Rutherford County Remains Off Death Row List

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After a five-year pause, the state of Tennessee has resumed carrying out executions. On May 22, 2025, 75-year-old Oscar Smith became the first.... Read More