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GIS Technology Show Murfreesboro Leads TN in Annexations...3 of top 10 are in Rutherford County!

Dec 02, 2025 at 10:05 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has rolled out a new Municipal Boundaries Dashboard, and it’s already drawing attention here in Rutherford Count.... Read More
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New MTSU Aerospace Hub to Take Shape in Bedford County with $73 Million Investment

Dec 02, 2025 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — Design work has officially been released for Middle Tennessee State University’s new aerospace facilities to be built next to the Shelbyville.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro Files Suit to Stop BFI From Skirting State Law on Middle Point Landfill Expansion

Dec 02, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City of Murfreesboro says BFI is attempting to bypass required state procedures by filing directly with the Tennessee Department of Envi.... Read More
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Monday Night Crash Reminds Us to Slow Down on Dark Rainy Nights

Dec 01, 2025 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – It was just before 9:00 o’clock on a rainy, dark Monday night with the temp at chilling 37 degrees. The glare from headlights bounced off slick.... Read More

Sonic Toy Drive, La Vergne Police Team Up to Save Christmas for Local Kids

Dec 01, 2025 at 08:36 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – The Grinch’s latest attempt to steal Christmas came to a lighthearted end on Murfreesboro Road this weekend when officers with the La Vergne Pol.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Officials Report Mostly Smoke-Related Calls Over Thanksgiving

Dec 01, 2025 at 08:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As of Monday, December 1, most families have already gathered for their Thanksgiving meals. The good news is that most of the calls Murfreesboro Fire &.... Read More

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) Op-Ed to TIME re: Kids Online Safety Act

Dec 01, 2025 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

Editorial: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), who represents Tennessee, sent an op-ed to TIME Magazine outlining her support for the Senate version of the Kids Online Safet.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor Reports Minimal Tax Roll Changes

Dec 01, 2025 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell has released updated figures for the county’s property tax roll, noting only minimal changes for t.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices Dip Ahead of Holiday Season

Dec 01, 2025 at 03:23 pm by WGNSRadio

NASHVILLE, TN - Tennessee drivers enjoyed a welcome break at the pump over the Thanksgiving holiday, with gas prices falling four cents on average compared to the previous wee.... Read More

Heroic Rescue on I‑24: Deputies and Bystander Save Man from Burning Car

Dec 01, 2025 at 02:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - It was a tense Saturday evening on Interstate 24 when a routine drive turned into a life‑or‑death emergency. Around 4:40 p.m. on November 29, 2025, near the.... Read More

Smyrna Police Officer Eldridge Steps into New Role

Dec 01, 2025 at 01:19 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department has promoted Officer Charles Eldridge to the Traffic Division, recognizing his years of service, advanced training, and dedication to.... Read More

Christmas Spirit Fills Rutherford County Farmers Market

Dec 01, 2025 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The joy of the holiday season is alive and well at the new Winter-Spring Rutherford County Farmers Market, where December Fridays are brimming with festive.... Read More

Thanksgiving Traffic Stop Leads to Cocaine and DUI Arrest in La Vergne

Dec 01, 2025 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — A Thanksgiving Day traffic stop in La Vergne resulted in the arrest of a driver now facing multiple felony drug and DUI charges, according to authorit.... Read More

Tennessee Campaign Promotes Safer Roads for Drivers Over 70

Dec 01, 2025 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Did you realize this week marks Older Driver Safety Awareness Week? From December 1–5, 2025, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office is leading a statewide e.... Read More

Two Killed in Early Morning Multi‑Vehicle Collision on I‑24

Nov 30, 2025 at 04:19 am by WGNS News

Rutherford-Davidson County--A tragic multi‑vehicle crash closed a stretch of Interstate 24 Eastbound near Old Hickory Boulevard in Davidson County early Sunday morning (11/30/.... Read More

Heroic Rescue on I-24 East: Deputy and Bystander Save Occupant from Burning Vehicle

Nov 29, 2025 at 09:57 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - On Saturday night (11/29/2025), a dramatic incident unfolded near the 74-mile marker on I-24 East (toward Chattanooga). A vehicle veered off the roadwa.... Read More
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La Vergne Fire Rescue Responds to Saturday Afternoon Blaze

Nov 29, 2025 at 06:51 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN - Neighbors on Morningside Drive watched with concern Saturday afternoon (11/29/2025) as La Vergne Fire-Rescue crews rushed to the scene of a structure fire. The.... Read More

Tennessee Launches Fourth Round of FARM Cost-Share Funding

Nov 29, 2025 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is rolling out the fourth round of funding for its Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost.... Read More

Community Groups Rally to Defend Public Libraries: 4:45pm Monday on Civic Plaza

Nov 29, 2025 at 09:03 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Indivisible, a grassroots organization focused on First Amendment rights and the rule of law, will join the Rutherford County Library Alliance.... Read More

Help RCSO Provide Christmas for Needy Children

Nov 29, 2025 at 08:36 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - "Students whose parents can’t afford Christmas presents like some of their friends’ are heartbroken when they don’t receive gifts", said S.... Read More