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Mid-State Mourns the Passing of Jim Demos

Dec 10, 2025 at 08:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The mid-state lost a legend Wednesday morning with the passing of beloved restaurateur Jim Demos. Known not only for his role in shaping Middle Tennessee&rs.... Read More

Mayor and Rutherford County Purchasing Committee Eyes Independent Property Appraisals Hours After Ethics Meeting Regarding the Mayor

Dec 10, 2025 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Purchasing Committee met on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., just 3.5 hours after the County Ethics Committee co.... Read More

Carl Boyd Announces Re-Election Bid for Rutherford County Commission District 12

Dec 10, 2025 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Commissioner Carl Boyd has announced his re-election campaign for County Commissioner, District 12. Boyd will run again in the M.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officers Earn Top Honors at Middle Tennessee Highway Safety Awards

Dec 10, 2025 at 05:17 pm by WGNS News

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. — Two Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) traffic officers received top honors at the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s (THSO) Middle Tennessee.... Read More

Lost in a Parking Lot: 42 Years of Memories Tied to Missing Rings in Murfreesboro

Dec 09, 2025 at 11:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A Murfreesboro couple married for more than four decades is holding on to hope after three deeply sentimental anniversary rings were lost last weekend.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Announce Road Closures for Christmas Parade on East Main Street Sunday

Dec 09, 2025 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Police Department Traffic Unit will close both the inner and outer Downtown Square on Sunday for safety during the annual Cit.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned on Rutherford Boulevard in Murfreesboro This Friday

Dec 09, 2025 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Murfreesboro as part of an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road during.... Read More

Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Streaming for the First Time on Big G TV

Dec 09, 2025 at 09:06 pm by Dalton Barrett

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Whether you're cheering on the sidewalk or watching from home, this year's Murfreesboro Christmas Parade will be more accessible than ever.... Read More

One Found Dead Following Outbuilding Fire on Ridley Earp Road in Rutherford County

Dec 09, 2025 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County Fire and Rescue crews responded to an outbuilding fire in the 7000 block of Ridley Earp Road at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Mond.... Read More
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Holloway High Open House 4-7PM This Thursday

Dec 09, 2025 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - For the first time in nearly 60 years, Holloway High School is able to display the photos of nearly all of its graduates dating back to 1932. Holloway will.... Read More

MTSU Survey Shows: Consumers Pessimistic, Business Leaders Optimistic

Dec 09, 2025 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As Tennessee heads into the holiday shopping season, a curious divide is emerging between shoppers and business leaders. According to the latest surveys f.... Read More
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Pickup and SUV Collide Tuesday AM Near Kohl’s in Murfreesboro

Dec 09, 2025 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Shortly after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning (12/9/2025), traffic along Old Fort Parkway came to a standstill following a two-vehicle crash in front of Kohl&r.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Down Four Cents

Dec 09, 2025 at 10:49 am by WGNS News

Drivers across Tennessee are seeing continued relief at the pump as gas prices fall once again. According to AAA – The Auto Club Group, the state average dropped four.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seeking Person of Interest in JCPenney Theft Case

Dec 09, 2025 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest connected to a theft that o.... Read More

Memorial Blvd. Whataburger to Close December 15 Amid Mid-State Reductions

Dec 09, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Whataburger has announced that its Murfreesboro location on Memorial Boulevard will close on December 15th, part of a broader decision affecting f.... Read More

Lock It or Lose It: Murfreesboro Police Urge Vehicle Safety During Holidays

Dec 08, 2025 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the holiday season begins, Murfreesboro Police are warning residents to stay alert as criminals become more active during this time of year. Off.... Read More

Ethics Hearing Scheduled for Complaints Filed by Citizen and Property Assessor Against Mayor Carr

Dec 08, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Courthouse/Chamber to address multiple.... Read More

50 Years of Faith and Festivity: Smyrna’s Christmas Parade Marches On - Op-Ed by State Rep. Mike Sparks

Dec 08, 2025 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

  Op-Ed / Smyrna, TN - Every December, thousands of families line Lowry Street in Smyrna, Tennessee, to celebrate one of the town’s most cherished traditions &md.... Read More

New Gift Policy Clarifies What Murfreesboro City Officials May Accept from Others

Dec 08, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council has approved changes to the city’s Ethics Code aimed at clarifying what gifts city employees and officials ar.... Read More

Tennessee Health Officials Investigate Rising Histoplasmosis Cases in Williamson and Maury Counties

Dec 08, 2025 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON & MAURY COUNTIES, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is alerting doctors, hospitals, and laboratories to a concerning increase in cases of.... Read More