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First TN Education Freedom Scholarships Wrapping Up

Jul 29, 2025 at 06:24 pm by WGNS

Tennessee – After the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Act this past January 2025, during a special legislative session, the.... Read More

TVA Reports $9.8 Billion in Revenue for Q3 FY2025 as Power Demand Grows

Jul 29, 2025 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― The Tennessee Valley Authority reported $9.8 billion in total operating revenues on 121 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity sales for the nine months endi.... Read More

Lee Smith Named Deputy Director of Transportation for Murfreesboro

Jul 29, 2025 at 05:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Lee Smith, a professional engineer, has been named the new Deputy Director of Transportation and City Traffic Engineer to oversee Traffic Engi.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks Among Lowest in U.S. for Middle-Class Tax Burden, New Study Finds

Jul 29, 2025 at 05:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A new national study has identified Rutherford County and the greater Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin area as one of the least-taxed regions in the cou.... Read More

Just 15 Minutes of Fast Walking Daily Can Extend Life

Jul 29, 2025 at 11:33 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - A major study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center has found that walking briskly for just 15 minutes a day can reduce the risk of death by nearly.... Read More

MTSU’s Dr. Burriss Remembers Exactly Where He Was—and What He Was Wearing—During Woodstock ’69

Jul 29, 2025 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In August 1969, the famous Woodstock Music and Art Fair took place. It was actually in Bethel, New York—and not the town of Woodstock. With a reflection on w.... Read More

Tennessee Court of Appeals Upholds Firing of Trooper Trainee in Discrimination Lawsuit

Jul 29, 2025 at 06:46 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment in favor of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Secu.... Read More

MTSU Aerospace Shines at World’s Largest Aviation Event in Oshkosh

Jul 29, 2025 at 12:47 am by WGNS News

Summary: Middle Tennessee State University’s Aerospace Department recently returned from the 2025 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the world’s largest av.... Read More

UPDATE: Three Killed in Plane Crash Near Yellowstone: Victims Tracked by Smart Watch Signal

Jul 28, 2025 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, MT — UPDATED — Three people, including two Middle Tennessee residents, tragically died in a plane crash near Yellowstone National Park s.... Read More

Two Arrested as Police Shut Down Underground Gambling Operation in Murfreesboro

Jul 28, 2025 at 03:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Two people have been arrested after Murfreesboro Police uncovered an illegal gambling operation at a business on West Burton Street. Thirty.... Read More

Celestial Spectacle Over Murfreesboro: Meteor Showers Light Up the Sky This Week

Jul 27, 2025 at 10:54 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Stargazers in Middle Tennessee are in for a dazzling treat this week as multiple meteor showers converge in the night sky, offering prime viewing oppor.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU’s Move to Shelbyville, Opening Skies for Murfreesboro Pilots

Jul 27, 2025 at 02:21 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The City of Murfreesboro is preparing for a major shift in its aviation landscape as Middle Tennessee State University’s Aerospace Department con.... Read More

Final Sentencing Wraps Up in 2021 Child Abuse Case Involving 12-Year-Old

Jul 27, 2025 at 01:35 am by WGNS News

DEKALB COUNTY, Tenn. — About 30-minutes northeast of Murfreesboro in DeKalb County, TN, two of four individuals indicted in a 2023 superseding indictment for the aggrava.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric and TVA Share Tips to Stay Cool and Save Money During Record Heat

Jul 27, 2025 at 01:09 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), is reminding customers how to stay cool without breaking the.... Read More

Rutherford County Swelters: AAA Urges Residents to Beat the Heat—Not Get Beat By It

Jul 26, 2025 at 11:30 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - The "dog days of summer" aren’t just a phrase—they’re a full-blown reality this week in Rutherford County, as the summe.... Read More

Appalachian Dance and Old-Time Music at CHORD Meeting 6PM Monday at Greenhouse

Jul 26, 2025 at 01:50 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Join CHORD for an evening of fun from 6:00 to 8:00 o'clock this Monday evening (7/28/2025) at Greenhouse Ministries, located at 307 South Academy.... Read More

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Taxpayers from Stolen Refund Checks

Jul 26, 2025 at 01:23 pm by WGNS

Washington, DC - In a move to modernize outdated IRS procedures and safeguard taxpayer refunds, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) have intr.... Read More

MTSU’s PA Program Showcases Future Healthcare Leaders at August 1st Symposium

Jul 26, 2025 at 08:52 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University is spotlighting its fast-growing Physician Assistant Studies program with a public symposium on Friday, Aug. 1, from.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Sizzling Streets and Smart Solution

Jul 26, 2025 at 07:48 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -The sun's doing enough to test everyone’s patience—no need for detours to add to the drama. That’s why Murfreesboro’s Transportation.... Read More

Aug. 1 is Deadline to Nominate a Retired City Employee for Legacy Recognition Program

Jul 26, 2025 at 12:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Time is running out to honor the pillars of Murfreesboro’s progress. The Legacy Recognition Program is your chance to spotlight retired City employees.... Read More