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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

From Schoolyard Arguments to Online Threats: Smartphones Change Student Conflicts in Rutherford County

Aug 27, 2026 at 02:13 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - In Rutherford County, home to Tennessee's fourth-largest school district and more than 52,000 students, local law enforcement and Scho.... Read More

Tennessee Justice Center Warns of SNAP Cost Shift, Potential Impact on Families and Retailers

Aug 27, 2026 at 11:26 am

MIDDLE TENNESSEE (WGNS News) - Tennessee and 35 other states, will soon face significant new costs associated with operating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, acc.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Metro Nashville Public Schools, Taxpayer Dollars and the Case for Independent Accountability

Aug 27, 2026 at 11:04 am

Accountability Is Not an AccusationBy JC Bowman (Pictured Above), Professional Educators of TennesseeSUBMITTED COMMENTARY - Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton has confirmed o.... Read More

EAST TENNESSEE: Former Officer Accused of Inappropriately Touching Deceased Woman at Death Scene

Aug 27, 2026 at 10:54 am

EAST TENNESSEE – 180 Miles East of Murfreesboro in Knox County, Tennessee, an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted i.... Read More

MTSU Media Dean Remembers Dolly Parton Legacy in Special Interview

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Reaction continues to pour in following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton as fans across Middle Tennessee and the world honor her m.... Read More

MTSU Class of 2030 Welcomed at Murphy Center Convocation

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University kicked off its 116th academic year on Saturday (August 22nd) inside Murphy Center, formally welcoming incoming f.... Read More

Tennessee Business Filings Reach Near-Record Levels in Q2 Report

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:31 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - New business creation across Tennessee reached near-historic levels in the second quarter as state officials report the second-highest number of new.... Read More

New County Mayor Allen Encourages Prayerful Start to His First Day in Office

Aug 26, 2026 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor‑Elect Randy Allen has been making the rounds across the community, speaking to civic groups, churches, and neighborhood gathe.... Read More

Smyrna High School Cleared After Anonymous Bomb Threat Triggers Precautionary Lockdown

Aug 26, 2026 at 01:55 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Smyrna High School is back to normal operations after police investigated and cleared an anonymous bomb threat made against the campus Wednesday (August.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Turns to Mega-Batteries and Quantum Research to Tackle Rising Power Costs

Aug 26, 2026 at 10:08 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is preparing to launch a large-scale battery storage initiative designed to help stabilize the local pow.... Read More

Dolly Parton Remembered, Diesel Prices Climb & License Plate Reader Rules Debated | Aug. 26, 2026

Aug 26, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Diesel prices climb across Tennessee to an average of $5.33 per gallon, while regular unlead.... Read More

Tennessee Diesel Prices Obnoxiously High - While Regular Unleaded in Rutherford County is Cheaper than Most Counties

Aug 25, 2026 at 06:33 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Tennessee drivers, particularly those behind the wheel of diesel-powered trucks — may want to avoid making prolonged eye contact w.... Read More

MTSU Actuarial Science Earns Global Recognition and Expands Student Pathways

Aug 25, 2026 at 05:19 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University's Actuarial Science Program is strengthening its global reputation while expanding career opportunities for loca.... Read More

Country Music Icon Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving Behind a Legendary Tennessee Legacy

Aug 25, 2026 at 01:18 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Country music has lost one of its most recognizable voices, while Tennessee is mourning one of its most celebrated native daughters. Dolly Parto.... Read More

Commissioner Admits Taking Campaign Sign, License Plate Reader Debate & Major Murfreesboro Growth | Aug. 25, 2026

Aug 25, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Commissioner Rommel McMurray enters a conditional guilty plea to misdemeanor.... Read More

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