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Why Murfreesboro Feels the Pressure of a Growing Statewide TRAFFIC Problem

Feb 28, 2026 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS)- Murfreesboro residents don’t need a national study to tell them traffic is a problem—they live it every day. But two new statewide repor.... Read More
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Smoke Over Stones River Battlefield Is Part of a Prescribed Burn

Feb 28, 2026 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you spot plumes of smoke rising over northern Murfreesboro this weekend, don’t panic—nothing is wrong. Wildland firefighters with St.... Read More

Sen. Reeves Announces Agriculture Grant for Evans Plant Farm

Feb 28, 2026 at 06:54 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - State Senator Shane Reeves (R, Murfreesboro) says a new state investment is headed straight into the heart of Rutherford County agriculture. Reeves an.... Read More
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Reckless Driving Incident Leads to Pursuit, Crash, and Multiple Arrests in La Vergne

Feb 28, 2026 at 06:19 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - La Vergne Police say a loud, unmistakable sound—vehicles doing donuts—kicked off a chaotic chain of events around 9:00 PM Friday night. Of.... Read More

Free Trees and Custom Yard Designs: Murfreesboro Launches New Patterson Park Neighborhood Program

Feb 27, 2026 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is introducing a new community-focused initiative designed to bring sustainable landscaping and na.... Read More

Appointment Power Clash: Chairman of the Rutherford County Steering, Legislative and Governmental Committee Fires Back at Veto by County Mayor

Feb 27, 2026 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – A sharp divide has emerged between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and the County Commission following the Mayor’s decision to veto a resolution.... Read More

$3.4 Billion I-24 Expansion: Rutherford County Residents Invited to Weigh In on Choice Lanes Plan

Feb 27, 2026 at 10:10 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – With Interstate 24 serving as the primary transportation spine through La Vergne, Smyrna, and Murfreesboro, the City of Murfreesboro is advising.... Read More

Major Drug Bust in La Vergne Follows Months‑Long Joint Investigation

Feb 27, 2026 at 09:32 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS)- A major narcotics investigation involving the La Vergne Police Department, Metro Nashville Police, and multiple state and federal partners has led to o.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Lowering School Bus Driver Age to Address Statewide Shortage

Feb 27, 2026 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma, have proposed legislation to address the bus driver short.... Read More

Tennessee Cracks the National Top 10 for SEO Opportunity

Feb 27, 2026 at 08:57 am by WGNS News

STATE OF TENNESSEE (WGNS) - Tennessee has landed in the national spotlight for something a little different than music, manufacturing, or migration trends. A new data‑driven.... Read More

Baum Bill Clears House, Sets Rules for Cash Rounding in a Post‑Penny Economy

Feb 27, 2026 at 08:19 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee House of Representatives has signed off on a plan to help businesses adjust to a world without pennies. House Bill 1744, carried by Stat.... Read More

‘HeArt of Tennessee’ Sculpture Finds a Permanent Home at the Discovery Center

Feb 27, 2026 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A new piece of public art is turning heads on the front lawn of the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, where a 14‑foot bronze sculpture shaped lik.... Read More

School Bus Age Proposal, New Veterans Park Progress & LTA Depot Closing | Feb. 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, February 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna and State Senator Janiece Bowling introduce leg.... Read More
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Chili Cookoff Fills AdamsPlace with Flavor and Friendly Competition

Feb 26, 2026 at 05:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The main dining room at AdamsPlace Independent Living on Memorial Boulevard was already humming by 11 o’clock Thursday morning (2/26/2026) as r.... Read More

John Gaessler Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Commission, District 8

Feb 26, 2026 at 04:16 pm by WGNS News

Rockvale, TN – John Gaessler, a longtime Rockvale resident and community leader with decades of experience in insurance, financial management, and business, today announ.... Read More

Beyond the Surface: Why "Feeling Fine" Isn't Enough for Heart Health

Feb 26, 2026 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In preventive medicine, many people measure their health by a simple standard: how they feel. But that mindset can be dangerously misleading..... Read More

Murfreesboro Entertainment Landmark Lanes, Trains and Automobiles to Close After 15 Years

Feb 26, 2026 at 12:57 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A long-standing pillar of the Rutherford County family entertainment scene is preparing to take its final bow. Lanes, Trains and Automobiles.... Read More

Lori Feltner Appointed as New Chief Nursing Officer at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

Feb 26, 2026 at 11:15 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has officially announced the appointment of Lori Feltner as the facility’s new Chief Nursing Officer. A ve.... Read More

Randy Allen Says Leadership, Integrity, and Quality of Life Will Drive His Campaign for County Mayor

Feb 26, 2026 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Randy Allen is stepping into the 2026 race for Rutherford County Mayor, bringing a long résumé of community service, business expe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Approves Massive 4,000-Square-Foot Flag Ordinance — 150-Foot Poles Now Allowed

Feb 25, 2026 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Businesses within the city limits that have sufficient land and meet the required criteria will be allowed to fly much larger flags in front of t.... Read More