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Murfreesboro Approves Massive 4,000-Square-Foot Flag Ordinance — 150-Foot Poles Now Allowed

Feb 25, 2026 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Businesses within the city limits that have sufficient land and meet the required criteria will be allowed to fly much larger flags in front of t.... Read More

Pilots Report More Than 10,000 Laser Strikes: Tennessee Among Top States

Feb 25, 2026 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

USA (WGNS) - Pilots across the country reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration in 2025 — a drop from the year before, but still a number tha.... Read More

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

Feb 25, 2026 at 11:32 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

Murfreesboro Works to Build a Legacy and Unveils the Vision for the New 150-Acre Veterans Park

Feb 25, 2026 at 11:29 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — As the population of Murfreesboro continues to surge, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department is not just keeping pace—it's bui.... Read More

Smyrna Firefighters Knock Down Tuesday Night Blaze on Cannon Drive...No Injuries!

Feb 25, 2026 at 10:23 am by WGNS News

Shortly after 5:20 Tuesday evening (5/24/2026), Smyrna Fire Department was dispatched to called to the 200 block of Cannon Drive for a structure fire. When c.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026

Feb 25, 2026 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital has earned a major international honor, landing a spot on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 list.... Read More

PODCAST - The Future of Green: Inside Murfreesboro’s New Veterans Park, Enjoying the Greenway and More

Feb 25, 2026 at 12:03 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, Scott Walker sits down with the team from Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, including Director Nate Williams, to discuss the.... Read More

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La Vergne Firefighters Battle Hidden Flames in Hillview Drive Home

Feb 24, 2026 at 06:16 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - La Vergne Fire and Rescue crews had their hands full after a 911 call reported a fire in the laundry room of a home on Hillview Drive. Everyone inside.... Read More

Mayor Carr Blocks “Unlawful” Ethics Measure; Carr Joins WGNS Live Wednesday at 8:15AM

Feb 24, 2026 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has issued a rare veto, stopping a resolution he says the County Commission never had the authority to pas.... Read More

Teen Faces Charges After Gun Detected at Riverdale High School

Feb 24, 2026 at 11:21 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A 17-year-old student at Riverdale High School has been formally charged after authorities discovered a concealed firearm on campus Tuesday.... Read More

Systemic Failure: Report Details Meth Use and Human Trafficking in Tennessee DCS Offices (See Report)

Feb 24, 2026 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN — A harrowing new report from the Second Look Commission has sent shockwaves through the Tennessee State Legislature, detailing "severe child abuse" occurr.... Read More

Finding Strength Together: St. Clair Center Offers Weekly Grief Support for Age 60+

Feb 24, 2026 at 09:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Grief has a way of making the world feel smaller, quieter, and heavier than we ever expected. But at the St. Clair Senior Center in Murfreesboro, the.... Read More

VUMC Team Finds More Than 70 Conditions Linked to Later Alzheimer’s Disease

Feb 24, 2026 at 08:47 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - A major new study led by Vanderbilt Health researchers is shedding light on the medical conditions that tend to show up years before an Alzheimer&rsqu.... Read More

Maryville Juvenile Charged with Felonies Following McMinnville "Swatting" Incident

Feb 23, 2026 at 08:58 pm by WGNS News

MCMINNVILLE, TN – A 17-year-old from Maryville is facing multiple felony charges after a "swatting" prank triggered a massive police response at a local residence on Feb.... Read More

Jenny Harrison Shares Emotional Message as Health Issues force closing of Rion's Flowers, Coffee & Gifts

Feb 23, 2026 at 06:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - It’s never easy to say goodbye to people you love, and that’s exactly what Jenny Harrison at Rion Flowers, Coffee & Gifts is being fo.... Read More

Del Webb Opens 21,000+ Sq. Ft. Resort-Style Amenity Center in Murfreesboro

Feb 23, 2026 at 01:40 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Del Webb, the nation’s leading builder of active adult communities, has announced the grand opening of its new resort-style amenity center at.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Among Two Arrested in Nashville Gun, Drug Investigations

Feb 23, 2026 at 01:27 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro man is among two suspects now facing serious charges in Nashville following arrests connected to separate firearm and drug investigatio.... Read More

Prolific Shoplifting Suspect Arrested on 24 Warrants After Nashville Traffic Stop

Feb 23, 2026 at 01:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A woman in Nashville who is described by police as a prolific shoplifter is behind bars after being arrested Thursday during a traffic stop on Central.... Read More

Tennessee Slips Again in Gas Price Rankings — And Williamson County Wins the “Most Expensive” Trophy

Feb 23, 2026 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - It’s that time again — the weekly ritual where we collectively stare at gas station signs and decide whether we’re mildly anno.... Read More

Lancaster Christian Academy Captures State Title Behind Faith, Grit, and Senior Leadership

Feb 22, 2026 at 09:12 am by WGNS News

GALLATIN, TN (WGNS) - History had a way of announcing itself Saturday (2/21/2026) night at Welch College, where the Lancaster Christian Academy Knights Varsity Boys Basketba.... Read More