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UPDATE on Friday Morning I-840 Crash

Nov 01, 2025 at 06:27 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A terrifying moment unfolded early Friday morning (10/31/2025) when a pickup truck lost control on Interstate 840 westbound and flipped over the concrete ba.... Read More

Rutherford County Housing Market Pushes Buyers to Higher Price Brackets

Nov 01, 2025 at 02:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The rising cost of housing in Rutherford County continues to squeeze buyers — not only first-time homeowners and families relocating for work, bu.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Find Missing 16-Year-Old Safe

Nov 01, 2025 at 02:27 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATED: BOLO CANCELED! 16-year-old Tyler Miller has been safely located, according to the MPD. Murfreesboro authorities confirmed the teen was safe at arou.... Read More

All Lanes Blocked on I-840 Westbound (57 MM) After Early Morning Crash

Oct 31, 2025 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - An early this morning multi-vehicle crash near the 57 mile marker on Interstate 840 westbound (traveling toward Franklin). It was near Murfreesboro's S.... Read More

Power and Pastures: Rutherford County Solar Farm Adds Cattle in 2026 as Middle Tennessee Electric Helps

Oct 31, 2025 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

  CHRISTIANA, TN - In the southern portion of Rutherford County, a solar farm has been nominated for Solar Builder’s 2025 Project of the Year. The project is in th.... Read More

Time to Fall Back—But Don't Trip Over Your Alarm Clock

Oct 30, 2025 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Ready or not, it’s almost time to “fall back in time”—and no, that’s not a new Netflix series. Daylight Saving Time.... Read More

Costumes, Candy, and Caution: A Halloween Safety Call

Oct 30, 2025 at 06:41 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - This Halloween, Tennessee law enforcement isn’t just handing out warnings—they’re handing out wisdom. The Tennessee Highway Patrol, R.... Read More

Historic Haunts and Halloween Treats Await on the Square: Friday 3-5PM

Oct 30, 2025 at 05:53 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The clock is ticking, and it's almost time for a candle filled afternoon of chocolate and spooking on the historic Murfreesboro square. From 3:00 to 5:00 o'.... Read More

From Classroom to Crisis: MTSU Students Tackle Agency Life

Oct 30, 2025 at 04:21 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - Eleven MTSU students didn’t just talk about crisis communication—they lived it. Thanks to Barnstorm, a hands-on event created by alumna Monica Haun.... Read More

SCAM: City of La Vergne Alerts Public to Fake Payment Requests via Email

Oct 30, 2025 at 03:26 pm by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The City of La Vergne is alerting residents, business owners, and community partners to be cautious of fraudulent emails that falsely claim to.... Read More

From Siegel to the District: Larry Creasy Steps into New Leadership Role

Oct 30, 2025 at 10:27 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - As the calendar turns to 2026, Rutherford County Schools will welcome a familiar face into a new district-wide role. Larry Creasy, who has led Siegel High S.... Read More

Lights, Laughter, Legacy: Smyrna High Debuts Student Sketch Series

Oct 30, 2025 at 09:03 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna High School’s award-winning TV & Film Production program is once again turning heads—this time with its first-ever original student televis.... Read More

Teena Bigbee Retires After 30 Years of Service to Rutherford County Youth

Oct 30, 2025 at 07:52 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - After three decades of dedicated service, Teena Bigbee has officially retired as Director of Rutherford County Youth Services. Her farewell wasn’t jus.... Read More

Swift Justice, Tender Mercy: Detectives Honored for Solving Road Rage Murder

Oct 30, 2025 at 06:04 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Two Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives were honored Wednesday (10/29/2025) for their swift and compassionate work in solving the murder of 22-year.... Read More

Preparations Underway for 43rd Annual MTSU Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces Game

Oct 29, 2025 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the 43rd annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces Game approaches, preparations are in full swing for the special ceremonies and services that.... Read More

Undercover Operation in Murfreesboro Leads to Arrest of Two Men Accused of Soliciting Minors

Oct 29, 2025 at 09:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (October 29, 2025) — Two men have been arrested following an undercover operation conducted by the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Special Inv.... Read More

Two Suspects in Metro Nashville Shooting Arrested by Rutherford County Deputies

Oct 29, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Two suspects connected to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Ja’Quan Nolan in Bellevue have been arrested by Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks in Tennessee’s Top Five for Child Well-Being

Oct 29, 2025 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Children make up nearly a quarter of Rutherford County’s total population, according to the latest figures from the Tennessee Co.... Read More

City Manager Darren Gore Discusses $150 Million Keystone Project Coming to Downtown Murfreesboro

Oct 29, 2025 at 06:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A $150 million public-private, mixed-use partnership project will include $26 million in public infrastructure, according to officials. City Manager.... Read More

MTSU’s Build Blue Campaign Expands with Murphy Center Upgrades and New Lightning Zone District

Oct 29, 2025 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has launched the next major phase of its Build Blue Campaign by forming the Lightning Zone Committee, a.... Read More