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Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Aug 31, 2026 at 07:17 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Newly elected and re-elected leaders across Rutherford County are officially taking their oaths of office during dedicated local ceremonies. Ruth.... Read More

MTSU Lands $2M Federal Grant for Quantum and Artificial Intelligence Research

Aug 31, 2026 at 05:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University secured a $2 million federal grant from the National Science Foundation to train graduate students in quantum sc.... Read More

Rutherford County Launches Downtown Administrative Offices Renovation Project

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:24 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County officials kicked off a major building renovation Friday (August 28th) to relocate five major government departments to a central.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Concludes Term Highlighting Financial Deficits Eliminated and Infrastructure Improvements

Aug 31, 2026 at 03:49 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is concluding his four-year term in office. In a letter written to Rutherford Countians, Carr said he focused hi.... Read More

MTSU's Dolly Parton Tribute, School Weather Safety, LPR Privacy Debate & Texas Wildfire Response | Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU honors country music legend Dolly Parton with a commemorative jersey patch for the Blue Ra.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Adds Weather Stations to Protect Students and Athletes

Aug 30, 2026 at 06:28 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools is taking the guesswork out of severe weather safety by installing 34 onsite weather stations across the district. Athl.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Crew Battling 88,000‑Acre Blaze in Texas

Aug 30, 2026 at 02:32 pm by WGNS News

(WFAA Texas photo) PALO PINTO COUNTY, TX (WGNS) - Four Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighters are now in North Texas, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with crews from a.... Read More

Woman's Club: Legacy Garden Party Supports Historic Baskette House

Aug 29, 2026 at 07:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - On Saturday evening, the Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro welcomed supporters to the Legacy Garden Party, held at the home of Ronnie and Donna Barr.... Read More

Pettus Read: A Farewell Filled with History, Heart, and One Last Busy Day

Aug 29, 2026 at 02:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County marked the end of an era this week as County Commissioner Pettus Read officially stepped away from his District 8 seat. True to for.... Read More

UPDATE: Coffee County Sergeant Recovering After Machete Attack, Suspect Dead near Coffee-Rutherford County Line

Aug 29, 2026 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

(above photo L-R) earlier photo of Sheriff Chad Partin and Ray "Butch" Stewart BEECHGROVE, TN (WGNS) - Here's an update on the officer involved shooting that took place just.... Read More

From Community Roots to National Landmark: Stones River Nears 100 Years

Aug 29, 2026 at 08:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Stones River National Battlefield is getting ready to celebrate a milestone. Executive Director Lindsey Jennings told WGNS, the battlefield will offi.... Read More

Dolly Parton Patch Adds Tennessee Flair to MTSU's Season Opener at Floyd Stadium

Aug 29, 2026 at 12:13 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - MTSU will kick off the 2026 football season at 6:00PM on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and they’re doing it with a little extra Tennessee.... Read More

Suspect Dead in Officer‑Involved Shooting Near Coffee–Rutherford Line

Aug 28, 2026 at 09:49 pm by WGNS News

BEECHGROVE, TN (WGNS) - An officer‑involved shooting unfolded just before 8 o’clock Friday night (8/28/2026) near the Coffee–Rutherford County line, along Lakewood.... Read More

Chief Bowen Says LPRs Are Solving Crimes, Not Watching People

Aug 28, 2026 at 03:26 pm

Mt. Juliet, TN (WGNS) - Once again, a license plate reader did exactly what it was designed to do — identify a stolen vehicle the moment it entered the view of a camera..... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber’s Stephanie Brackman Earns Statewide Leadership Honor

Aug 28, 2026 at 11:02 am

Rutherford County, Tenn. - The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Stephanie Brackman, Chief Operating Officer of the Rutherford County Chambe.... Read More

Early Friday Morning Blaze at Driggers Auto Services in La Vergne

Aug 28, 2026 at 08:02 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - After a long morning of detours, flashing lights, and a whole lot of patience from La Vergne drivers, Old Nashville Highway was reopened to traffic.... Read More

Two-Mile Section of I-840 Named for Mt. Juliet Teen as Vehicular Homicide Case Continues

Aug 28, 2026 at 07:47 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A two-mile stretch of Interstate 840 in Rutherford County has been designated in memory of a 16-year-old Mt. Juliet High School.... Read More

Murfreesboro Names New Transportation and Transit Directors Amid Department Realignment

Aug 28, 2026 at 07:45 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The City of Murfreesboro has announced the promotions of Lee Smith to Director of Transportation and Russ Brashear to Director of Transit as part of.... Read More

Rutherford County Weighs Data Center Moratorium, Tennessee Faces Transportation Funding Gap & META Settlement Targets Youth Safety | Aug. 28, 2026

Aug 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, August 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders consider new regulations for data centers, including a possible six-m.... Read More

Serve It Up: Registration Opens for Murfreesboro Schools Pickleball Fundraiser

Aug 27, 2026 at 03:37 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Pickleball players will have an opportunity to serve, volley and support local education when the City Schools Foundation hosts its 3rd Annual Serve It U.... Read More

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