Smyrna News

MTSU Parking Structure, Motlow Endowments Highlight Local Impacts of Tennessee Board of Regents Action

Dec 04, 2025 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — New statewide higher-education actions approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents include developments that directly impact both Middle Tennessee S.... Read More

Smyrna's Parade 2PM This Sunday Doubles as Community Food Drive

Dec 04, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Town of Smyrna is preparing to celebrate a milestone this weekend as the community gathers for the 50th Annual Christmas Parade. Scheduled for Sunday, Decem.... Read More

MTSU Trustees Move Forward on New Graduate Degrees in Health Care and Film

Dec 04, 2025 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee Board of Trustees took initial actions Wednesday, Dec. 3, to create new graduate degree programs in Health Care Admini.... Read More

LATEST: Rutherford County Property Assessor Alleges Unauthorized Access, Requests Ethics Review of County Mayor Carr

Dec 03, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has submitted a request for an ethics review of County Mayor Joe Carr, alleging unauthorized access to.... Read More

SCORE Unveils 2026 State of Education Report, Outlining Their Noted Priorities for Tennessee’s Students

Dec 03, 2025 at 02:29 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) on Monday released its annual 2026 State of Education in Tennessee: Moving Every Student Forwar.... Read More

Tennessee Driver Services Introduces New Photo Posters to Celebrate First-Time Drivers

Dec 03, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), through its Driver Services Division, has launched a fun new way for Tennesseans to celebr.... Read More

Resource Fair Connects Inmates With Vital Services Before Release

Dec 02, 2025 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — Rutherford County Correctional Work Center residents participated in a Resource Fair that assists in decreasing recidivism. This event brin.... Read More

Two Rutherford County Leaders Recognized at Statewide County Officials Conference

Nov 25, 2025 at 11:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County Trustee Teb Batey has been named the 2025 Outstanding County Official by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (CO.... Read More

Local $13,000 Scam Attempt Mirrors Growing Tennessee Fraud Cases and FBI Continues to See Con-Artist Conducting Online Thefts

Nov 25, 2025 at 10:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A frightening scam nearly cost a Rutherford County man $13,000, after two criminals posing as sheriff’s supervisors convinced him he was ab.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Saves the Day and Stops Jury-Duty Scam Before Victim Loses Money

Nov 25, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Another frightening jury-duty scam has surfaced in Rutherford County, but thanks to the quick thinking of Circuit Court Clerk Melissa Harrell, on.... Read More

BUYER BEWARE: Recently Stolen UTVs and Trailer in Coffee County Could Surface in Rutherford County or Other Nearby Areas

Nov 25, 2025 at 01:23 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN — Just 24 miles east of the Rutherford County line, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is asking residents to stay alert after two side-by-si.... Read More

AAA Offers ‘Tow to Go’ During Thanksgiving to Prevent Impaired Driving

Nov 25, 2025 at 01:20 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As a record 81.8 million Americans prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, residents in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County will once again have access to.... Read More

This Friday - Sunday, Experience Local Creativity Up Close at the Annual Art Studio Tour

Nov 22, 2025 at 01:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This weekend marks the 32nd annual Art Studio Tour, hosted by the Stones River Crafts Association in the Rutherford County / Stones River region. Estab.... Read More

Rutherford County Online Services Went Down—Then Quickly Back Up on Tuesday

Nov 20, 2025 at 07:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Some residents may have noticed a brief hiccup in accessing Rutherford County’s online services Tuesday morning after the county posted on.... Read More

Warmth and Hope: Murfreesboro Nonprofit Seeks Coats and Sponsors for Local Families in Need

Nov 19, 2025 at 01:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As temperatures continue to fluctuate across Middle Tennessee, colder weather is expected to settle in as December approaches. With that sh.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne, Local Schools, Announce Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

Nov 19, 2025 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, City Hall and most Murfreesboro city offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday,.... Read More

A Call for Creativity: Tennessee’s Most Unusual RFI Aims to Reawaken Red Grooms’ Masterpiece

Nov 19, 2025 at 12:02 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a move that may be one of the most unconventional government requests ever issued in Tennessee, the state has released an official RFI—Requ.... Read More

Recent Study Shows 50-Year Mortgage Would Deepen Debt and Barely Cut Payments

Nov 18, 2025 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A newly released Tennessee Housing Market Report from Middle Tennessee State University’s Consumer Research Institute warns that a proposed 50.... Read More

Kumon Learning Center Opens in Smyrna, Ties Global Methods to Local Success

Nov 17, 2025 at 08:42 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Smyrna has gained a new educational tool as the Kumon Math and Reading Center officially opens its doors, offering supplemental learning support to local st.... Read More

Waldron Station Project in La Vergne Moving Forward, Bringing 1,500+ Jobs, $5.3 Billion Economic Impact Over 20-Years

Nov 17, 2025 at 08:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A large-scale mixed-use development is moving forward after receiving support from both the Industrial Development Board and the Finance Committee of.... Read More