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Sobriety Checkpoints, THC Laws and the Rise of Drugged Driving in Rutherford County

Mar 02, 2026 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - According to data from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, thousands of impaired driving arrests are made across the state.... Read More

La Vergne Pursuits, Regional Fire Response & Tennessee Leaders React to Iran Strikes | March 2, 2026

Mar 02, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two motorists face serious felony charges after a dangerous night of pursuits in La Vergne, inclu.... Read More

Plant Swap and Sewing Classes Highlight Busy Spring at Lane Agri Park

Mar 01, 2026 at 08:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Spring officially arrives March 20, 2026, and the Rutherford County Extension Service is already in full bloom. With warmer days just around the.... Read More

Ransom School: A One‑Room Classroom That Became a Community Treasure

Mar 01, 2026 at 07:45 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The story of the Ransom Schoolhouse begins long before it became the Rutherford County Historical Society’s headquarters. Built in.... Read More

MTSU students help reimagine Tennessee’s identity through Borderless Arts partnership

Feb 28, 2026 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

Borderless Arts Tennessee and Middle Tennessee State University are teaming up once again, this time with a project that threads together Tennessee history, civic identity a.... Read More

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring...A Fun Experience for All Ages!

Feb 28, 2026 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - With Murfreesboro and Rutherford County growing faster than almost anywhere else in the country, thousands of new families are settling in and look.... Read More

Op-Ed: Is Tennessee’s New Sports Frontier a Game Changer or Just a Game?

Feb 28, 2026 at 10:37 am by WGNS News

Op-Ed by JC Bowman, Executive DirectorProfessional Educators of Tennessee In a move that could make even the most seasoned Tennessee high school sports fans raise an eyebrow,.... Read More

Why Murfreesboro Feels the Pressure of a Growing Statewide TRAFFIC Problem

Feb 28, 2026 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS)- Murfreesboro residents don’t need a national study to tell them traffic is a problem—they live it every day. But two new statewide repor.... Read More
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Smoke Over Stones River Battlefield Is Part of a Prescribed Burn

Feb 28, 2026 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you spot plumes of smoke rising over northern Murfreesboro this weekend, don’t panic—nothing is wrong. Wildland firefighters with St.... Read More

Sen. Reeves Announces Agriculture Grant for Evans Plant Farm

Feb 28, 2026 at 06:54 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - State Senator Shane Reeves (R, Murfreesboro) says a new state investment is headed straight into the heart of Rutherford County agriculture. Reeves an.... Read More
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Reckless Driving Incident Leads to Pursuit, Crash, and Multiple Arrests in La Vergne

Feb 28, 2026 at 06:19 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - La Vergne Police say a loud, unmistakable sound—vehicles doing donuts—kicked off a chaotic chain of events around 9:00 PM Friday night. Of.... Read More

Free Trees and Custom Yard Designs: Murfreesboro Launches New Patterson Park Neighborhood Program

Feb 27, 2026 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is introducing a new community-focused initiative designed to bring sustainable landscaping and na.... Read More

Appointment Power Clash: Chairman of the Rutherford County Steering, Legislative and Governmental Committee Fires Back at Veto by County Mayor

Feb 27, 2026 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – A sharp divide has emerged between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and the County Commission following the Mayor’s decision to veto a resolution.... Read More

$3.4 Billion I-24 Expansion: Rutherford County Residents Invited to Weigh In on Choice Lanes Plan

Feb 27, 2026 at 10:10 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – With Interstate 24 serving as the primary transportation spine through La Vergne, Smyrna, and Murfreesboro, the City of Murfreesboro is advising.... Read More

Major Drug Bust in La Vergne Follows Months‑Long Joint Investigation

Feb 27, 2026 at 09:32 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS)- A major narcotics investigation involving the La Vergne Police Department, Metro Nashville Police, and multiple state and federal partners has led to o.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Lowering School Bus Driver Age to Address Statewide Shortage

Feb 27, 2026 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma, have proposed legislation to address the bus driver short.... Read More

Tennessee Cracks the National Top 10 for SEO Opportunity

Feb 27, 2026 at 08:57 am by WGNS News

STATE OF TENNESSEE (WGNS) - Tennessee has landed in the national spotlight for something a little different than music, manufacturing, or migration trends. A new data‑driven.... Read More

Baum Bill Clears House, Sets Rules for Cash Rounding in a Post‑Penny Economy

Feb 27, 2026 at 08:19 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee House of Representatives has signed off on a plan to help businesses adjust to a world without pennies. House Bill 1744, carried by Stat.... Read More

‘HeArt of Tennessee’ Sculpture Finds a Permanent Home at the Discovery Center

Feb 27, 2026 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A new piece of public art is turning heads on the front lawn of the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, where a 14‑foot bronze sculpture shaped lik.... Read More

School Bus Age Proposal, New Veterans Park Progress & LTA Depot Closing | Feb. 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, February 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna and State Senator Janiece Bowling introduce leg.... Read More