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Main Street Murfreesboro and County Mayor Clash Over Courthouse Concert Setup

Jun 25, 2026 at 11:43 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The tension over whether Friday Night Live’s stage should be on the west side or east side of square boiled over Thursday evenin.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Holds Low as Local Cities Show Job Market Strength

Jun 25, 2026 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - New unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development shows Rutherford County and its municipalities continuin.... Read More

Murfreesboro Voters Meet Mayor and Council Candidates at Airport Forum

Jun 25, 2026 at 06:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The race for Murfreesboro's top leadership positions is heating up as mayoral and city council candidates took the stage at the Murfreesboro Air.... Read More

Murfreesboro Concert Celebrates America's 250th Birthday with Patriotic Music

Jun 25, 2026 at 05:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local musicians are tuning up to help Rutherford County celebrate a major milestone in American history. The Center for the Arts and the Tenn.... Read More

Rutherford County Recycling Scores Big in New Audit...Public Education Is Working!

Jun 25, 2026 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s recycling program just earned one of its strongest marks yet, and officials say the credit belongs squarely to th.... Read More

Ham Radio Operators Take Over Barfield Park This Weekend (ARRL Field Day)

Jun 25, 2026 at 04:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve ever been curious about amateur radio, this is your weekend! The Stones River Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual ARRL (American.... Read More

Smyrna Sparkles Early with Independence Day Celebration This Thursday (July 2nd)

Jun 25, 2026 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Smyrna officials are gearing up for a massive crowd this Thursday, July 2nd, as the town hosts its annual Independence Day Celebration at Lee Victory Re.... Read More

Extreme Heat Threatens Rutherford County: Health Experts Issue Warning

Jun 25, 2026 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local health experts are urging Rutherford County residents to stay weather-aware as dangerous heat and humidity blanket Middle Tennessee. Forecas.... Read More

Drivers Facing Sunday Morning Delays on I-24 in Murfreesboro

Jun 25, 2026 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Drivers should prepare for major delays on Interstate 24 this weekend. Middle Tennessee Electric crews are scheduled to perform extensive electric.... Read More

Rutherford County K9 Fred Helps Rescue Missing Wilson County Woman

Jun 25, 2026 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office bloodhound from the Murfreesboro area helped bring a missing Wilson County woman to safety Wednesd.... Read More

Social Media Prank Could Bring Injuries, Charges or Deadly Confusion in Rutherford County, TN and Beyond

Jun 25, 2026 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro / Rutherford County, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Over the past two to three years, multiple law enforcement agencies have warned about a social media “.... Read More

Extreme Heat Wave to Bring Triple Digit Heat Index Next Week

Jun 24, 2026 at 09:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (RUTHERFORD WEATHER) - Rutherford County is bracing for a wave of extreme summer heat that will push the heat index well past the 100° mark next.... Read More

New Certified Tax Rates Announced After Rutherford County Reappraisal

Jun 24, 2026 at 08:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell has released the final 2026 Certified Revenue-Neutral Tax Rates for Rutherford County and its mu.... Read More

Motorcycle and Injury Crash Rankings Raise Safety Concerns in Rutherford County

Jun 24, 2026 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County drivers are showing up, but near the wrong end of Tennessee traffic safety rankings, and newly reviewed data suggests the concern.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices Climb, But Rutherford County Still Beats the State Average

Jun 24, 2026 at 08:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Tennessee gas prices climbed just enough this week to remind drivers that “cheap” is apparently a relative term, but not enough to knock.... Read More

Sunshine Nutrition Center Marks 37 Years; Consolidates to Murfreesboro Location

Jun 24, 2026 at 02:14 pm by WGNS News

(L-R Photo ID) Mary Cox, Kim Hillsman Dunaway, and Terence Hillsman at Sunshine Nutrition Center, 321 S. Church St., Murfreesboro MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Sunshine Nutrition.... Read More

Birth Rates Decline Nationwide as Rutherford County Tracks Local Changes

Jun 24, 2026 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS Radio) - New birth data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the number of babies born in the United States declined by 1% betwe.... Read More

Tennessee’s New Education Laws, Execution Protocol Questions & Rutherford County Fourth of July Plans | Jun. 24, 2026

Jun 24, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

  Wednesday, June 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee’s new Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act takes effect July 1, allowing.... Read More

From Breweries to Solar Farms: Murfreesboro Company Grows Its Renewable Energy Footprint

Jun 23, 2026 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

DEKALB COUNTY, Tenn. - A Murfreesboro-based company is working to expand its impact across Middle Tennessee through solar power. GreenWave Solar installs and constructs solar.... Read More

Where to Watch Fireworks This July 4th in Rutherford County

Jun 23, 2026 at 08:11 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Rutherford County residents will have several chances to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, music, food vendors and patriotic programs.... Read More