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Murfreesboro Unites for a Joyful, Soulful Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Bradley Academy

Jun 21, 2025 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - With the summer sun blazing overhead and temperatures soaring near 90 degrees, the City of Murfreesboro's annual Juneteenth Celebration heated up in all the.... Read More

“From Villa to Vacancy: Milano II’s Downtown Chapter Comes to a Close”

Jun 21, 2025 at 02:20 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - For those cruising down East Main Street near the Murfreesboro square, a familiar sight may now feel unfamiliar. The charming house-turned-restaurant a.... Read More

TDOT’s Thompson Lane Widening Project: A Critical Step Toward Safer, Smarter Growth in Murfreesboro

Jun 21, 2025 at 10:55 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is advancing a long-anticipated infrastructure overhaul along Thompson Lane (State Route 268), a corrido.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Secures $85K State Grant for Preservation Work

Jun 21, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Oaklands Mansion has been awarded an $85,000 grant from the Tennessee General Assembly to help complete ongoing capital maintenance projects at the histor.... Read More

Ram's "SUPER HOT" Road Report!

Jun 21, 2025 at 08:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Summer is officially here, and right on cue comes days of smothering hot days with a heat index over 100. That can be deadly to those working outside. What.... Read More

Tennessee Housing Market Holds Steady in Q1 Despite Varied Regional Trends

Jun 21, 2025 at 07:34 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Tennessee’s housing market remained stable in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by strong employment figures and increased permitting activity, a.... Read More

Cannonsburgh Village Secures $50,000 State Grant for Historic Preservation

Jun 21, 2025 at 06:52 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Cannonsburgh Village will receive a $50,000 grant from the Tennessee State Museum to support maintenance efforts on the Haynes Museum/Cotton Wareho.... Read More

Rutherford County Libraries Welcome New Director as Community Embraces Growth in Tech and Literacy

Jun 20, 2025 at 11:43 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) has named Luanne R. James as its new Library Director, effective July 28, 2025, marking a new chapter for t.... Read More

Red Cross Warns Rutherford County to Prepare for Intense Summer Heat

Jun 20, 2025 at 09:59 am by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — With the potential for record-breaking heat this summer, the American Red Cross of Tennessee is urging residents in Rutherford County a.... Read More

UPDATE: One Teen Found, One Still Missing in Murfreesboro

Jun 20, 2025 at 09:58 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police are continuing their search for a missing 17-year-old teen after one of two reported missing was safely located. Diamond Ellison,.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System get $2,914 Training Opportunities Grant

Jun 20, 2025 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Rutherford County Library System has received a $2,914 Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant from the State of Tennessee, aimed at expa.... Read More

Buckle Up, Y’all—Summer’s Here and She’s Bringing the Heat!

Jun 20, 2025 at 09:55 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - The official start to summer is today (6/20/2025), and let me tell you—she didn’t just knock politely, she kicked the door off the hin.... Read More

From Emancipation to Education: Murfreesboro's Juneteenth Event Bridges History and Community

Jun 20, 2025 at 01:03 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – From 10:00 o’clock this Saturday morning until 4:00 in the afternoon, the Heart of Tennessee celebrates Juneteenth Independence Day, also known.... Read More

Scorching Heatwave Coming for Rutherford County

Jun 19, 2025 at 05:50 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn. (WGNS) — Residents of Rutherford County are being urged to prepare for dangerously high temperatures as a prolonged heat wave settles over Middle T.... Read More

Public Hearing Notice: Solid Waste Board to Discuss Recycling and Regional Planning

Jun 19, 2025 at 04:17 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee - Recycling has become second nature in much of the United States—and around the globe in places like Europe, Japan, and Hawaii. Now, Middle Tennes.... Read More

Future Military Leaders Train at MTSU as Sea Cadet Program Returns to Campus

Jun 19, 2025 at 03:40 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - From June 6 to 19, 2025, Middle Tennessee State University looked more like a bustling military training camp than a college campus, as nearly 90 youths in.... Read More

Op-Ed: Striving to End Violence is a Must!

Jun 19, 2025 at 03:16 pm by WGNS

Op-ED by JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee I recently spoke at an event for Tennessee Voices for Victims (TVFV), a Nashville nonprofit.... Read More

Young Stars to Shine at Upcoming Tennessee Youth Baseball State Tournament

Jun 19, 2025 at 11:41 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Grab your ball caps and folding chairs—it’s almost time! In just a few short weeks, the crack of the bat and the cheer of proud families wi.... Read More

La Vergne Police, Community Teamwork Lead to Swift Arrest After Dangerous Early Morning Encounter

Jun 18, 2025 at 05:31 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - A determined effort by La Vergne Police officers and assistance from vigilant citizens led to the successful apprehension of a suspect following a high-ri.... Read More

Bright New Beginnings: Neighborhood Transformation in Progress!

Jun 18, 2025 at 05:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The landscape around Patterson Community Center is changing fast—and with it, the spirit of the neighborhood. In a bold continuation of its.... Read More