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Seasonal Changes Impact TN Jobless

Aug 22, 2025 at 09:41 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - The school break and other seasonal changes in employment contributed to an increase in unemployment rates in most Tennessee counties in July, 2025, accor.... Read More

New Student Housing, Hotel, and Arena Upgrades Signal Campus Transformation

Aug 22, 2025 at 08:37 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University is setting its sights on a vibrant new future, one that blends campus life with community energy. During his annual State.... Read More

From Waste to Wages: A New Vision for Tennessee’s Trash

Aug 22, 2025 at 07:48 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A powerful new short documentary, Waste to Wages, is sparking fresh conversation across Tennessee about the future of recycling—and the economic.... Read More

Tennessee State Fair Update: Lebanon Police Crack Down on Illegal Drone Flights at State Fair

Aug 22, 2025 at 01:40 am by WGNS News

Lebanon, TN – The Tennessee State Fair continues in Wilson County with strong crowds, but police say not all the activity has been limited to the ground. Over a five-day.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Clashes with County Mayor on Future Landfill Issues

Aug 21, 2025 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The debate over the future of waste management in Rutherford County has intensified, with Commissioner Craig Harris and Mayor Joe Carr ta.... Read More

Christiana Middle’s Dr. Kyle Nix Joins National Education Board

Aug 21, 2025 at 08:37 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County just got a little more national recognition, thanks to Christiana Middle School Principal Dr. Kyle Nix. She’s been elected.... Read More

Medical Center Parkway Expansion Moves Forward with Phase II

Aug 21, 2025 at 08:07 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro’s Medical Center Parkway is about to get a major upgrade. The Thursday (8/21/2025) night meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council ap.... Read More

“Old Habits”: Fugitive Nabbed After Wild Foot Chase In Nolensville

Aug 21, 2025 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

Nolensville, TN - In Nolensville, a quiet Saturday afternoon (8/9/2025) turned chaotic when a license plate reader flagged a pickup linked to Steven Bennett, a 51-year-ol.... Read More

Congratulations: Discovery School Named National Beta School of Merit

Aug 21, 2025 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

Discovery School Named National Beta School of Merit Murfreesboro, TN – Discovery School has been named a 2024–2025 National Beta School of Merit, an award that r.... Read More

Uncle Nearest Whiskey in Bedford County Battles $108M Loan Default as Court Orders Receivership

Aug 21, 2025 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

    Summary UPDATE: Uncle Nearest, a Tennessee whiskey company founded in 2017, is now under court-ordered receivership after defaulting on over $108 million in lo.... Read More

The State Fair: Lebanon, TN Police Balance Fair Safety with Local Arrests Amid Busy Week with Massive Crowds

Aug 21, 2025 at 01:43 am by WGNS News

LEBANON, TN — While thousands of visitors flocked to the Tennessee State Fair at the Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon Police officers were busy addressing crime elsewh.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor: From Fads to Fashion: Who Really Decides What’s “In”?

Aug 21, 2025 at 01:31 am by WGNS News

Commentary - Trends in fashion often start when a popular person wears something new, and others copy it until the media declares it the latest fad. The problem is, even if yo.... Read More

STOLEN: The Great Beechgrove/Gossburg, TN Tractor Heist: John Deere on the Loose

Aug 21, 2025 at 01:06 am by WGNS News

BEECHGROVE, TN - In neighboring Coffee County, someone decided to live out their country song dreams — without writing the actual song. Instead, they swiped a great bi.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks High in Soybeans as UT Field Day Prepares Farmers for New Challenges

Aug 20, 2025 at 03:02 pm by WGNS Radio News

  TENNESSEE  -  According to the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture for Rutherford County, soybeans are planted on 10,181 acres locally, making the crop s.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks Announces $51,650 in Arts Grants for Smyrna Organizations

Aug 20, 2025 at 02:32 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, today announced $51,650 in funding for local arts organizations to expand educational and outreach programs. The aw.... Read More

Murfreesboro Ranks High in WalletHub’s 2025 Real Estate Report

Aug 20, 2025 at 06:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro’s real estate market is holding steady in 2025, according to a new report from WalletHub that ranks the city 15th overall and 8th am.... Read More
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Explosions Reported as Murfreesboro Fire Crews Contain Shed Blaze

Aug 20, 2025 at 01:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Fire crews with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded Tuesday night to a fire at Backyard Buildings & More, located at 5548 NW.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro Urges Donations to Local Charities Instead of Panhandling

Aug 20, 2025 at 01:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro announced on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, the launch of a public communication initiative called “Better Way to Give&rd.... Read More

K9 Deputy Price and K9 Hector Named August Officers of the Month

Aug 19, 2025 at 11:50 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — K9 Deputy Aaron Price and his K9 partner, Hector, have been recognized as Officers of the Month for August after their teamwork led to the disc.... Read More

Rutherford County Students Make Bold Moves at National Chess Invitationals

Aug 19, 2025 at 10:01 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Two young chess champions from Rutherford County brought honor to Tennessee at the 2025 United States Chess Association Invitationals in Middleton, Wis.... Read More