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Rutherford County Champions Chess-Based Education to Equip Youth with Critical Thinking and Conflict Resolution Skills

Jun 05, 2025 at 10:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – In a bold response to rising societal challenges, Rutherford County is leading the way with an innovative educational initiative that uses.... Read More

Murfreesboro Hooters Shuts Down Permanently

Jun 05, 2025 at 10:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — Another national restaurant chain has closed its doors in Murfreesboro:The Hooters on NW Broad Street becomes the latest casualty in a wave of.... Read More

Center of TN may be 300-yards off, plus obelisk is on leased land that may be sold!

Jun 05, 2025 at 09:48 pm by WGNS

For decades, it was widely accepted that the obelisk on Old Lascassas Pike marked Tennessee’s geographic center, a site of historical significance. However, recent inq.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Welcomes U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Rutherford County Ahead of 2025 Air Show

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:31 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) – Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr joined Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed and other local leaders Thursday morning to welcome the U.S. Navy Blue Angels d.... Read More

America’s Thrift Stores Opening Soon in Murfreesboro’s Former Rose’s & Bargain Hunt Location

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:21 pm by WGNSRadio

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – A new retail addition is coming to the shopping center off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as America’s Thrift Stores prepares.... Read More

Tennessee Officials Warn of Fake “Outstanding Traffic Ticket” Text Scam

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) – State officials are alerting Tennesseans to a new scam targeting drivers through fraudulent text messages that claim to be from the Tennessee.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Resumes Executions as Rutherford County Remains Off Death Row List

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After a five-year pause, the state of Tennessee has resumed carrying out executions. On May 22, 2025, 75-year-old Oscar Smith became the first.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Responds After Mayor Suggests Possible Resignation

Jun 05, 2025 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has issued a firm response after Mayor Joe Carr suggested he “would not be surprised&rdq.... Read More

“Escape”: Jessica Willis Fisher Shares Her Powerful Journey from Sexual Abuse to Survival and Advocacy

Jun 05, 2025 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — As a child growing up in a strict, performance-driven household, Jessica Willis Fisher was known to the public as a member of The Willis C.... Read More

Elvis Fans in Middle Tennessee: Here's Your Guide to Elvis Week in Memphis

Jun 05, 2025 at 12:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – If you're an Elvis Presley fan looking for a unique summer adventure, a two to two-and-a-half-hour drive west from Rutherford County lands y.... Read More

Rising Sixth Graders Get Hands-On Experience with Law Enforcement at SRO Junior Deputy Academy

Jun 05, 2025 at 06:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - About 30 rising sixth-grade students from northern Rutherford County Schools are kicking off summer with hands-on learning and active fun at the a.... Read More

Nearby Arnold AFB participates in National Guard response exercise

Jun 05, 2025 at 12:55 am by WGNS

Arnold Air Force Base, TN - The Tennessee National Guard conducted disaster response exercises to bolster readiness, response and interoperability with federal, state and.... Read More

Is the "Center of the State" Obelisk Leaning?

Jun 04, 2025 at 11:47 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Some residents have expressed concerns that the Geographic Center of Tennessee obelisk, located on the Old Lascassas Pike, may be leaning at the top. H.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Breaks Ground on New East Murfreesboro Facility

Jun 04, 2025 at 05:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) officially broke ground Wednesday morning (June 4, 2025) on its latest healthcare facility, a two-story medical ce.... Read More

Severe Storm Threat Increasing in Rutherford County Friday & Saturday

Jun 04, 2025 at 03:55 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County is facing an elevated risk of severe weather weeks end, with the greatest threat expected on Friday. Residents should pre.... Read More

Cuyler Lanier Named Head Boys Basketball Coach at Central Magnet

Jun 04, 2025 at 03:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro has promoted assistant coach Cuyler Lanier to lead its boys basketball program. The move follows the departu.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Responds to Property Assessor Noncompliance Findings

Jun 04, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is responding to a serious state report that found major problems in how local property values are bei.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol and TACN Honored with National Award for Public Safety Communications

Jun 04, 2025 at 01:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

BELLEVUE, Wash. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) have received national recognition for their le.... Read More

Wondering what is coming to the corner of W. Northfield Blvd. and Sulphur Springs Rd.

Jun 04, 2025 at 10:48 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Perhaps you have seen the heavy construction equipment clearing the large parcel of land that is on the corner of W. Northfield Blvd. and Sul.... Read More

RuCo Assistant District Attorney Arrested, Charged with Domestic Assault

Jun 03, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) have arrested and charged a Rutherford County prosecutor following an investigation int.... Read More