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UPDATE: Coffee County Sergeant Recovering After Machete Attack, Suspect Dead near Coffee-Rutherford County Line

Aug 29, 2026 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

(above photo L-R) earlier photo of Sheriff Chad Partin and Ray "Butch" Stewart BEECHGROVE, TN (WGNS) - Here's an update on the officer involved shooting that took place just.... Read More

From Community Roots to National Landmark: Stones River Nears 100 Years

Aug 29, 2026 at 08:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Stones River National Battlefield is getting ready to celebrate a milestone. Executive Director Lindsey Jennings told WGNS, the battlefield will offi.... Read More

Dolly Parton Patch Adds Tennessee Flair to MTSU's Season Opener at Floyd Stadium

Aug 29, 2026 at 12:13 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - MTSU will kick off the 2026 football season at 6:00PM on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and they’re doing it with a little extra Tennessee.... Read More

Suspect Dead in Officer‑Involved Shooting Near Coffee–Rutherford Line

Aug 28, 2026 at 09:49 pm by WGNS News

BEECHGROVE, TN (WGNS) - An officer‑involved shooting unfolded just before 8 o’clock Friday night (8/28/2026) near the Coffee–Rutherford County line, along Lakewood.... Read More

Chief Bowen Says LPRs Are Solving Crimes, Not Watching People

Aug 28, 2026 at 03:26 pm

Mt. Juliet, TN (WGNS) - Once again, a license plate reader did exactly what it was designed to do — identify a stolen vehicle the moment it entered the view of a camera..... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber’s Stephanie Brackman Earns Statewide Leadership Honor

Aug 28, 2026 at 11:02 am

Rutherford County, Tenn. - The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Stephanie Brackman, Chief Operating Officer of the Rutherford County Chambe.... Read More

Early Friday Morning Blaze at Driggers Auto Services in La Vergne

Aug 28, 2026 at 08:02 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - After a long morning of detours, flashing lights, and a whole lot of patience from La Vergne drivers, Old Nashville Highway was reopened to traffic.... Read More

Two-Mile Section of I-840 Named for Mt. Juliet Teen as Vehicular Homicide Case Continues

Aug 28, 2026 at 07:47 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A two-mile stretch of Interstate 840 in Rutherford County has been designated in memory of a 16-year-old Mt. Juliet High School.... Read More

Murfreesboro Names New Transportation and Transit Directors Amid Department Realignment

Aug 28, 2026 at 07:45 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The City of Murfreesboro has announced the promotions of Lee Smith to Director of Transportation and Russ Brashear to Director of Transit as part of.... Read More

Rutherford County Weighs Data Center Moratorium, Tennessee Faces Transportation Funding Gap & META Settlement Targets Youth Safety | Aug. 28, 2026

Aug 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, August 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders consider new regulations for data centers, including a possible six-m.... Read More

Serve It Up: Registration Opens for Murfreesboro Schools Pickleball Fundraiser

Aug 27, 2026 at 03:37 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Pickleball players will have an opportunity to serve, volley and support local education when the City Schools Foundation hosts its 3rd Annual Serve It U.... Read More

From Schoolyard Arguments to Online Threats: Smartphones Change Student Conflicts in Rutherford County

Aug 27, 2026 at 02:13 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - In Rutherford County, home to Tennessee's fourth-largest school district and more than 52,000 students, local law enforcement and Scho.... Read More

Tennessee Justice Center Warns of SNAP Cost Shift, Potential Impact on Families and Retailers

Aug 27, 2026 at 11:26 am

MIDDLE TENNESSEE (WGNS News) - Tennessee and 35 other states, will soon face significant new costs associated with operating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, acc.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Metro Nashville Public Schools, Taxpayer Dollars and the Case for Independent Accountability

Aug 27, 2026 at 11:04 am

Accountability Is Not an AccusationBy JC Bowman (Pictured Above), Professional Educators of TennesseeSUBMITTED COMMENTARY - Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton has confirmed o.... Read More

EAST TENNESSEE: Former Officer Accused of Inappropriately Touching Deceased Woman at Death Scene

Aug 27, 2026 at 10:54 am

EAST TENNESSEE – 180 Miles East of Murfreesboro in Knox County, Tennessee, an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted i.... Read More

MTSU Media Dean Remembers Dolly Parton Legacy in Special Interview

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Reaction continues to pour in following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton as fans across Middle Tennessee and the world honor her m.... Read More

MTSU Class of 2030 Welcomed at Murphy Center Convocation

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University kicked off its 116th academic year on Saturday (August 22nd) inside Murphy Center, formally welcoming incoming f.... Read More

Tennessee Business Filings Reach Near-Record Levels in Q2 Report

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:31 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - New business creation across Tennessee reached near-historic levels in the second quarter as state officials report the second-highest number of new.... Read More

New County Mayor Allen Encourages Prayerful Start to His First Day in Office

Aug 26, 2026 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor‑Elect Randy Allen has been making the rounds across the community, speaking to civic groups, churches, and neighborhood gathe.... Read More

Smyrna High School Cleared After Anonymous Bomb Threat Triggers Precautionary Lockdown

Aug 26, 2026 at 01:55 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Smyrna High School is back to normal operations after police investigated and cleared an anonymous bomb threat made against the campus Wednesday (August.... Read More

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