Audio Play/Pause Button Listen Live

News

Father’s Day is This Sunday: A Tradition of Honor and Gratitude

Jun 13, 2025 at 03:58 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - This Sunday, June 15, 2025, families across the country will take a moment to celebrate Father’s Day—a tradition spanning over a century, h.... Read More

Children's Book Inspired by Murfreesboro Zebra Escape Released by Local Author

Jun 13, 2025 at 12:54 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Local author and business owner Stevie Michelle Kimbrough has released her debut children’s book, Ed the Zebra’s Wild Vacation, now ava.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools to Increase Daily Recess Under New State Law

Jun 13, 2025 at 12:46 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Starting July 1, 2025, Rutherford County Schools will adopt a new state mandate requiring all elementary students to receive 40 minutes of phy.... Read More

Tennessee Leads Nation in Maternal Mortality, CDC Data Shows

Jun 13, 2025 at 12:37 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed Tennessee as the state with the highest maternal mortality rate in.... Read More

Murfreesboro Seeks Land Swap for New Fire Station in Rapidly Growing Area

Jun 13, 2025 at 12:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro city leaders have confirmed the need for an additional fire station in the Joe B. Jackson Parkway corridor, citing population gro.... Read More

It Only Takes a Moment to Help Bring an ER to South Murfreesboro

Jun 12, 2025 at 09:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — South Murfreesboro is one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee, but it is also one of the most underserved when it comes to emergen.... Read More

Rutherford County Man's Appeal Denied in Brutal Kidnapping and Assault of Wife Case

Jun 12, 2025 at 09:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A Tennessee appeals court has upheld the conviction of a Rutherford County man who was found guilty of multiple violent felonies stemming from a.... Read More

Franklin Police Search for Armed Robbery Suspect Wearing WWE-Themed Attire

Jun 12, 2025 at 06:05 pm by WGNS News

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Franklin Police Department is actively searching for a suspect who robbed a McDonald’s near the Cool Springs Galleria on Wednesday evening. T.... Read More

Nissan’s Smyrna Plant Launches Production of Updated 2026 INFINITI QX60

Jun 12, 2025 at 03:57 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant has officially begun production of the refreshed 2026 INFINITI QX60, which debuts updated styling, ad.... Read More

ROAD CLOSURE: Blackman Road temporary closure beginning June 18

Jun 12, 2025 at 02:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Motorists are advised to expect traffic interruptions and traffic controls due to the temporary closure of Blackman Road south of Manso.... Read More

Community Calls for Safer Crosswalks Following Tragic Loss of Beloved Advocate

Jun 12, 2025 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee is mourning the loss of a beloved local leader who dedicated her life to helping victims of violence, especia.... Read More

Op-Ed: Rep. Bryan Terry Champions Right to Try 2.0 for Tennesseans with Rare Diseases

Jun 12, 2025 at 02:33 pm by WGNS News

Bryan Terry: New hope for Tennesseeans with rare diseases - Imagine having a spouse, child or loved one suffering from a rare, terminal illness or debilitating condition. Afte.... Read More

Alexandria Mayor Beth Tripp Resigns Amid Political Turmoil, Lawsuit, and Criminal Summons

Jun 12, 2025 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

ALEXANDRIA, Tenn. – After just ten tumultuous months in office, Mayor Beth Tripp has resigned from her post in the small but politically embattled town of Alexandria. Th.... Read More

TRAFFIC ALERT: Gas Leak Shuts Down Poplar Ave. at Wedgewood

Jun 12, 2025 at 10:06 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews are responding to a gas leak at Murfreesboro Flower Shop, 1007 Memorial Blvd. As a safety precaution, Poplar Ave. at Wed.... Read More
Slideshow

FINAL DAYS offers only FREE International Folkfest performances!

Jun 12, 2025 at 09:49 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The final days of the International Folkfest are here, bringing Middle Tennessee residents a last opportunity to experience the vibrant sights, so.... Read More

UPDATE: 3 of 4 Arrested in Undercover Operation Targeting Child Sex Trafficking in Chattanooga Remain Behind Bars

Jun 12, 2025 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Around 85-miles east of Rutherford County, an undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanoog.... Read More

Smyrna Man Allegedly Shops for Groceries, Picks Up Free Wallet on Aisle Regret

Jun 12, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — Authorities in Smyrna are hoping the public can help identify a man who may have mistaken “Finders Keepers” for a law. The suspect in question i.... Read More

UPDATE: Federal Investigators Probe Two Middle Tennessee Plane Crashes in Same Week

Jun 12, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE – Federal authorities are investigating two separate airplane crashes that occurred just days apart in the region, with both incidents resulting in inju.... Read More

Protests Planned Across Middle Tennessee, Including Murfreesboro, Ahead of Trump’s Military Parade

Jun 11, 2025 at 11:36 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Demonstrations are scheduled throughout Middle Tennessee on Saturday, June 14, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s planned military.... Read More

Murfreesboro Budget for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Moves Forward Without Tax Increase Amid Population Growth

Jun 11, 2025 at 09:36 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - As Murfreesboro approaches the start of the 2025-2026 fiscal year on July 1, Mayor Shane McFarland has announced that the city’s budget will proc.... Read More