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Op-Ed: School Lunches in Tennessee

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:39 am

Op-Ed: School Lunches in TennesseeBy:  JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee If you want to understand Tennessee school lunches, imag.... Read More

Adams Family Vision Still Shaping Elder Care Across with NHC in 11 States

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:36 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A major corporate citizen is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), headquartered just off the historic.... Read More

Topping‑Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for MTSU’s New Flight Training Center

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:31 am

MTSU photo (above) by J. Intintoli SHELBYVILLE, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University, the city of Shelbyville and Hoar Construction celebrated a major mileston.... Read More

Inside the Virtual Dementia Tour: Experiencing the Reality of Alzheimer's

Jul 24, 2026 at 06:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS Radio) -  For families watching a loved one navigate the confusing and often frightening journey of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, under.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fraud Investigations Help Lead to Statewide Ban on Bitcoin ATMs

Jul 24, 2026 at 11:16 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Investigative evidence gathered by the Murfreesboro Police Department helped Tennessee become only the second state in the nation to com.... Read More

Rutherford Unemployment Rises, Jail Site Debate Intensifies & Cherry Lane Expansion Advances | July 24, 2026

Jul 24, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, July 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in June but remained below Tennesse.... Read More

District 9 Map Reaches Rutherford County as Federal Court Rejects Injunction on Thursday

Jul 23, 2026 at 10:22 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A federal court has denied a request to temporarily block Tennessee’s newly redrawn congressional map, a decision that carries i.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council Approves $54.7 Million I-840 Cherry Lane Extension Deal

Jul 23, 2026 at 08:11 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council voted to advance the Cherry Lane Extension Phase 3 project, signing off on a $54.7 million agreement with the Tennes.... Read More

Senator Shane Reeves Recognized for Work Supporting Tennesseans with Chronic Illnesses

Jul 23, 2026 at 03:39 pm

TENNESSEE (WGNS News) - Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) has been named a 2026 Legislative Champion by the Chronic Disease Coalition in recognition of his commi.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Rises in June but Remains Below Year-Ago Level

Jul 23, 2026 at 03:03 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County’s unemployment rate increased in June, following a broader statewide pattern of higher month-to-month joble.... Read More

Eminent Domain Now on the Table for new Jail Site as Price Dispute Heats Up

Jul 23, 2026 at 09:27 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s long‑running jail saga has entered a new chapter, and this one comes with urgency, frustration, and a looming deadline from.... Read More

The Leap from Screen to Street: How Physical AI is Reshaping Middle Tennessee

Jul 22, 2026 at 07:28 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Imagine stepping onto the historic downtown Murfreesboro square and crossing paths not just with your neighbors, but with intelligent, autono.... Read More

Church Theft Investigation, Town Creek Revival and AI Political Ads | Jul. 22, 2026

Jul 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County detectives seek help identifying suspects accused of stealing approximately.... Read More

Pump Prices Rise Again, With Diesel Nearing $5 Per Gallon

Jul 22, 2026 at 01:18 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Gas prices across the Volunteer State are continuing their upward climb, apparently determined to see just how much motorists are willin.... Read More

Final Splash Out of Summer Set for Thursday at Barfield Crescent Park

Jul 22, 2026 at 12:30 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Families will have one final chance to cool off with local firefighters during Murfreesboro’s last Splash Out event of the summer on Thursday,.... Read More

Tennessee Strengthens Penalties for Tampering With Drinks, Food or Medication

Jul 22, 2026 at 12:21 am

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Tennessee has a new law making it a Class D felony to intentionally tamper with someone’s drink, food or medication to cause involuntary intoxicatio.... Read More

Smyrna Police Looking for Shopper Whose Wallet Allegedly Forgot to Clock In

Jul 21, 2026 at 11:35 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. - Earlier this month, on July 5, a man reportedly walked into the Lowe’s store in Smyrna to do a little bargain browsing and allegedly left with.... Read More

Study Shows Some Heart Patients Are Not Getting Treatment Quickly Enough

Jul 21, 2026 at 07:37 pm

HEALTH NEWS: A new national health registry is working to improve care for people with aortic stenosis, a common and serious condition in which the heart’s aortic valv.... Read More

Murfreesboro Church Theft: Detectives Search for Suspects and Vehicles

Jul 21, 2026 at 03:48 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify suspects involved in a theft at a local church.... Read More

Murder Conviction Upheld, Early Voting Begins, and Police Expand Crime-Fighting Technology | Jul. 21, 2026

Jul 21, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Gregory Chiante Lyons’ murder conviction a.... Read More
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