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Local Non-Profit Fundraiser Aims to Empower Adults with Disabilities and Older Adults

Aug 05, 2024 at 10:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Local non-profit organization Journeys In Community Living is gearing up for its Annual Partners in the Journey Fundraiser, an essential event de.... Read More

UPDATE: Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Murfreesboro Pike Friday Night

Aug 05, 2024 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: The pedestrian fatally struck in the Friday night collision on Murfreesboro Pike has been identified as Larry Brown. The preliminary investigation indicates 72-year-ol.... Read More

100-Year Anniversary of Walter Hill Elementary School

Aug 05, 2024 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Much has changed over the past 100 years. In 1924, a new car, like the Model T, cost about $290, and fuel was just 11 cents per gallon. A new home coul.... Read More
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Massive "Active Shooter Drill" at Siegel High

Aug 05, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Emergency agencies joined together Monday (8/5/2024) for an "Active Shooter Drill" at Siegel High School. Actors were even hired to make this as realistic.... Read More

Rutherford County Fuel Prices: A Detailed Look at Local and State Trends

Aug 05, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821.... Read More

Ex-Convict Arrested for Sunday's Random Attacks on 2 Women in Downtown Nashville

Aug 05, 2024 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A 32-year-old convicted felon is in custody for Sunday afternoon’s random attacks on two women downtown. The accused was placed into custody by Metro Nas.... Read More
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Smyrna Sunday Afternoon Roll-Over Crash With Injury

Aug 04, 2024 at 07:19 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - There was a two vehicle, roll-over crash Sunday (8/4/2024) afternoon in Smyrna. The crash occured in the median of Lee Victory Parkway at Chicken Pike.  Bot.... Read More

Rutherford County signs with Waste Management

Aug 04, 2024 at 06:27 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -  Rutherford County government has entered into a five-year contract which is renewable for up to 20 years with Waste Management Inc. of Tennessee.... Read More

MTE's Virtual Annual Meeting is 2PM, Aug. 24, 2024

Aug 03, 2024 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric's Annual Meeting is set for Saturday, August 24, 2024, with the live streaming of the session starting at 2:00PM. MTE President a.... Read More

AVOID Areas Near Siegel High on Monday (Noon to 3PM)

Aug 03, 2024 at 06:11 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Emergency responders will be conducting a a large-scale safety exercise at Siegel High School starting at noon this Monday (8/5/2024). Law enforce.... Read More

Businesses In Murfreesboro's Historic District Might Qualify For Grant

Aug 03, 2024 at 05:38 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Businesses that are located within Murfreesboro's Historic District will have an opportunity to make improvements, thanks to a grant that is being applied f.... Read More

Historic Old Sycamore Must Be Removed This Fall

Aug 03, 2024 at 04:58 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Several months ago, WGNS had an exclusive first that one of the four historic sycamore trees at the Rutherford County Courthouse was in bad shape. Coun.... Read More

Must pay now for Historical Society's summer picnic and meeting Aug. 19th

Aug 03, 2024 at 03:57 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Historical Society's SUMMER PICNIC and meeting at 6:30PM Monday evening, Aug. 19, 2024, lets you step-back to a more relaxed era. The public is invited to ex.... Read More

BOLO for Irritable Drivers in Construction Zones

Aug 03, 2024 at 09:22 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Have you noticed that during this stretch of hot and humid days, construction workers do their jobs, it's the motorists who are irritable. Murfreesboro Tran.... Read More

Civil War Sites Preservation Fund Grant Cycle Opening

Aug 02, 2024 at 11:05 am by WGNS News

This year, one of several projects under grant funding, focused on Civil War Battles along the Stones River.  The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Com.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Looking for Suspect in Stolen Dump Truck Case

Aug 02, 2024 at 10:55 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN  - Murfreesboro Police have located a stolen dump truck after asking for the public's help. Now, authorities are trying to determine who stole the truck..... Read More

Smyrna Police Host National Night Out Event on August 6th

Aug 02, 2024 at 10:25 am by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department invites the community to join them for the upcoming National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This fam.... Read More

Teen Charged with Felony Possession of Counterfeit Money

Aug 02, 2024 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A teenager who allegedly tried to pass $500 of fake $20 bills Tuesday at Dollar General in Walter Hill was apprehended after he ran from deputies, a Ru.... Read More

Social Media Hoax: No Baby Abandoned at Murfreesboro Gas Station

Aug 02, 2024 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department has addressed and denied recent rumors circulating on social media about an abandoned baby left in a car seat at a local.... Read More
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Final Rutherford County Election Results, Interviews & More from Thursday, August 1st

Aug 01, 2024 at 09:48 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Election results were tabulated and fully released in less than two-hours with nearly 10-and-a-half percent of registered voters casting a ballot. The three.... Read More