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Birthday Party Turns Tragic After Gunfire Erupts in Smyrna--1 Dead, 1 Critical

Dec 21, 2025 at 08:55 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - What began as a juvenile birthday celebration in Smyrna ended in tragedy late Saturday night after gunfire erupted inside Lara’s Event Center on Nissan Dr.... Read More

Orthopedic Surgeon to Answer Questions on Joint Replacement at Free Community Session

Dec 21, 2025 at 12:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Residents considering hip or knee replacement surgery will have an opportunity to learn more during an upcoming community information session hosted b.... Read More

SRO Pickleball Tournament to Fund Back-to-School Clothing in January for Rutherford County Students

Dec 20, 2025 at 11:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A unique community fundraiser is set to serve up support for local students, as the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (.... Read More

Community Rallies to Keep Neighbors Warm Through Barnabas Vision Coat Giveaway

Dec 20, 2025 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A simple act of kindness is helping ensure neighbors across Rutherford County stay warm this winter, as community members continue to donate new and g.... Read More

A Chance Meeting, a Christmas Message, and the Song That Traveled Farther Than Its Writer Ever Dreamed

Dec 20, 2025 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

Tullahoma, TN - Christmas has always been a season of meaning, though the meaning has shifted over the years. Once simple and love-filled, it has slowly grown into something.... Read More

A Community Tradition Keeps Growing at MMC on Garrison Drive

Dec 20, 2025 at 12:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A Murfreesboro tradition is lacing up for another year. The 15th Annual Special Kids Race has officially been announced for Saturday, March 14, 2026,.... Read More

Raising Responsibility: Local Kids Gear Up for the 4 H Chick Chain

Dec 20, 2025 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to raise baby chicks—or if your kids have been begging for a project that’s both fun and.... Read More

Rutherford County Cracks Down on Impaired Driving Ahead of Christmas

Dec 20, 2025 at 10:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We’ve entered one of the busiest travel stretches of the year, with families crisscrossing Rutherford County and nearby communities for Christm.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighter Honored After Dramatic Rescue on E. Burton Street

Dec 20, 2025 at 08:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Department has long been known for its readiness, professionalism, and deep commitment to the people it serves. That reputati.... Read More

“Holiday Heart", Listen to your Body and be a part of future Christmases

Dec 20, 2025 at 07:19 am by WGNS News

Every December, as lights glow in windows and families gather around tables, another pattern quietly unfolds—one far less festive. Research from the American Heart Ass.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Closes Elam Mill Road at the Slab Due to Dangerous Water

Dec 19, 2025 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County authorities have issued an urgent road‑closure alert as floodwaters continue to rise across rural parts of the county. The Rutherford Co.... Read More

Two Arrested After Minors Allegedly Forced to Work at Smithville Business, Child Labor Trafficking Investigation is Underway

Dec 19, 2025 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

  Smithville, TN - A major investigation into human smuggling and child labor trafficking at a Smithville business has resulted in two arrests and may lead to additional.... Read More

Deputy changes brothers outlook on law enforcement officers

Dec 19, 2025 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Sheriff’s sergeant’s interactions develop trust with two brothers.  Brothers Ewan and Abram experienced the worst day of their li.... Read More

Warm Biscuits, Warm Smiles: Rutherford County Mayor Carr Talks With Employees

Dec 19, 2025 at 02:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN  - Rutherford County employees started their Friday with warm biscuits, hot coffee, and plenty of Christmas cheer at the annual Coffee and Biscuit with.... Read More

Smyrna Police Deliver Holiday Help to Local Families

Dec 19, 2025 at 12:36 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - It’s often said that every day should be like Christmas, and in Smyrna, that sentiment feels especially true this time of year. While most people are wrap.... Read More

As Budgets Tighten, Rutherford County Sees Rise in Debt Lawsuits

Dec 19, 2025 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A part of the holidays in Rutherford County is a familiar pattern that continues to unfold inside General Sessions Court. Many of the cases filling t.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department's Navigators Guide Families Through Critical Services

Dec 19, 2025 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Rutherford County Health Department is shining a light on a resource many residents don’t realize they have: a dedicated team of Health Navigato.... Read More

Pick Tennessee First at Lane Agri‑Park

Dec 19, 2025 at 11:38 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Winter–Spring Rutherford County Farmers Market at the Lane Agri-Park, 315 John R. Rice Blvd. is one of the easiest places in town to Pick Tennesse.... Read More

Op-Ed: A Dickens of a Christmas

Dec 19, 2025 at 09:49 am by WGNS News

Op-Ed: A Dickens of a Christmas by JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee In the depths of winter, as snow falls somewhere in the world, pr.... Read More

MTSU Chinese Music Ensemble Brings Global Sound to Bridgestone Arena

Dec 19, 2025 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The concourse of Bridgestone Arena isn’t usually a place where you hear the soft shimmer of the ruan or the bright voice of the sheng, but last we.... Read More