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MTSU Students Learn Real-World Lessons as Bonnaroo 2025 Ends Early Due to Storms

Jun 14, 2025 at 11:03 am by WGNS

MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WGNS) — Nearly 50 students from Middle Tennessee State University received an unforgettable lesson in live event production Friday night when severe w.... Read More

Ram's "Warm, Wet Weather" Road Reports

Jun 14, 2025 at 06:39 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Summertime, and the livin's is easy--unless you're in a construction zone. This is the time of year that workers have the most favorable weather to get new.... Read More

Appeal Denied in Case of Rutherford County Man Convicted of Rape Involving Estranged Wife

Jun 14, 2025 at 12:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A Rutherford County man has lost a recently filed appeal after previously being convicted of two counts of rape following a bench trial in a case.... Read More

Friday Night Live loved Lisa Law and the Suspects!

Jun 13, 2025 at 10:35 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro’s first Friday Night Live (6/13/2025) of the season started with a rain-soaked setup on the east side of the Ruther.... Read More

Bonnaroo 2025 Cancelled Due to Severe Weather — Expect Heavy Traffic in Rutherford County

Jun 13, 2025 at 09:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — A major weekend of live music and camping at Bonnaroo 2025 has come to a sudden end, and the impact is being felt far beyond the festiv.... Read More

Smyrna Students Set to Visit Sister City Zama, Japan This Summer

Jun 13, 2025 at 06:36 pm by WGNS Radio News

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) — In a continued celebration of cultural exchange and international friendship, the Town of Smyrna's Sister City Student Program will send 15 local.... Read More

Wet Roads and Weekend Traffic Stir Up Chaos in Rutherford County

Jun 13, 2025 at 04:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - If your Friday commute felt a little more Friday the 13th than usual, you weren’t alone. Murfreesboro Police had their hands full as rainy condit.... Read More

Second Sting in 10 Days: Joint Task Force Makes MORE Arrests in Chattanooga

Jun 13, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

MORE ARRESTED: CHATTANOOGA – About 90-miles east of Murfreesboro, four more arrests have been made in an undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI&rsquo.... Read More

Rutherford County Secures Prestigious AAA Bond Rating from Fitch Ratings

Jun 13, 2025 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County has solidified its reputation for financial excellence, earning a coveted AAA bond rating from Fitch Ratings—an achievemen.... Read More

Theft Ring Broken Up...4 arrested, warrant on 5th subject

Jun 13, 2025 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A multi-agency effort led by the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD), with assistance from the Lebanon Police Department (LPD), has dismantled a retail t.... Read More
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Major Downtown Development Planned for Murfreesboro

Jun 13, 2025 at 04:19 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - A major development is being planned by Kingdom Development Group, Inc. for the historic downtown Murfreesboro business district. The property.... Read More

Tennessee Among Top States for Fall-Related Injuries: What Can Be Done?

Jun 13, 2025 at 04:02 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Falling is a serious issue that affects individuals of all ages, often leading to life-altering pain and injuries. While many associate falls with.... Read More

Father’s Day is This Sunday: A Tradition of Honor and Gratitude

Jun 13, 2025 at 03:58 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - This Sunday, June 15, 2025, families across the country will take a moment to celebrate Father’s Day—a tradition spanning over a century, h.... Read More

Children's Book Inspired by Murfreesboro Zebra Escape Released by Local Author

Jun 13, 2025 at 12:54 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Local author and business owner Stevie Michelle Kimbrough has released her debut children’s book, Ed the Zebra’s Wild Vacation, now ava.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools to Increase Daily Recess Under New State Law

Jun 13, 2025 at 12:46 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Starting July 1, 2025, Rutherford County Schools will adopt a new state mandate requiring all elementary students to receive 40 minutes of phy.... Read More

Tennessee Leads Nation in Maternal Mortality, CDC Data Shows

Jun 13, 2025 at 12:37 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed Tennessee as the state with the highest maternal mortality rate in.... Read More

Murfreesboro Seeks Land Swap for New Fire Station in Rapidly Growing Area

Jun 13, 2025 at 12:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro city leaders have confirmed the need for an additional fire station in the Joe B. Jackson Parkway corridor, citing population gro.... Read More

It Only Takes a Moment to Help Bring an ER to South Murfreesboro

Jun 12, 2025 at 09:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — South Murfreesboro is one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee, but it is also one of the most underserved when it comes to emergen.... Read More

Rutherford County Man's Appeal Denied in Brutal Kidnapping and Assault of Wife Case

Jun 12, 2025 at 09:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A Tennessee appeals court has upheld the conviction of a Rutherford County man who was found guilty of multiple violent felonies stemming from a.... Read More

Franklin Police Search for Armed Robbery Suspect Wearing WWE-Themed Attire

Jun 12, 2025 at 06:05 pm by WGNS News

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Franklin Police Department is actively searching for a suspect who robbed a McDonald’s near the Cool Springs Galleria on Wednesday evening. T.... Read More