Smyrna News

Rutherford County Breaking Ground on New Regional Forensic Center Aug. 27

Aug 19, 2025 at 04:48 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County is taking a major step toward improving its forensic and investigative capabilities with the groundbreaking of the new Regional Foren.... Read More

MORE: Middle Tennessee Electric Highlights Reliability, Community Service at Annual Meeting

Aug 19, 2025 at 12:24 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, TN—Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) leadership updated cooperative members about the organization's status and answered questions during its livest.... Read More

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Local Voices, Lifelong Impact: Tennessee Broadcasters Celebrated at Country Music Hall of Fame

Aug 18, 2025 at 11:52 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - It was a night of heartfelt applause, shared memories, and well-earned recognition as the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters hosted its 2025 Excellence in B.... Read More

Brentwood Car Dealer and CEO Convicted in $26 Million Bank Fraud Scheme

Aug 15, 2025 at 01:09 pm by WGNS News

Summary - A federal jury has convicted 49-year-old Mark Janbakhsh of Brentwood, Tennessee, on multiple charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, making fa.... Read More

Rutherford County Heat Relief Effort Running Low on Supplies for the Elderly

Aug 14, 2025 at 10:46 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – While the triple-digit heat index has eased slightly, many residents are still enduring August’s sweltering 90+ degree temperatures without.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Holds Annual Meeting Saturday and Director Elections This Week

Aug 12, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) will hold its annual meeting this Saturday, August 16, 2025. For newcomers to the area who may be unfamiliar with e.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Enforce All-Day Cellphone Ban, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Aug 11, 2025 at 07:54 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County School students returned to school last week (8/8/2025) and are facing a major shift in daily life: a new policy require.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Law Enforcement Warns Residents About New Wave of Scams

Aug 11, 2025 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Law enforcement agencies across Middle Tennessee are sounding the alarm about a rash of scams targeting residents — with fraudsters posin.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices Nudge Up a Penny—But Still Cheaper Than Last Month and Last Year

Aug 11, 2025 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Gas prices in Tennessee are doing their best impression of a mood ring again—up one day, down the next, and today… slightly up. Accordi.... Read More

BACK OPEN: Enrollment, Security, and Schedules for Rutherford Co. and Murfreesboro City Schools

Aug 07, 2025 at 07:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School is officially back in session, as both Murfreesboro City Schools and Rutherford County Schools welcomed students for their first half day on W.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Celebrates 25 Years of Protecting Children in Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Aug 06, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is marking a major milestone this month as it celebrates 25 years of dedicated service to children and familie.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 9th for Testosterone Curiosity as Google Searches Surge

Aug 04, 2025 at 10:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee men—and perhaps a few curious women—are doing some serious Googling about testosterone. According to a new study by telehealth pr.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Not Hiring Fake Lieutenants

Aug 04, 2025 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — In what must be a bold new recruiting tactic (or just your standard run-of-the-mill scam), a Rutherford County resident received a text from a so-call.... Read More

Gas Prices Drop a Whole 3 Cents in TN — Please, Try to Contain Your Excitement

Aug 04, 2025 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gas prices in Tennessee are down this week, and while that might sound like cause for celebration, don’t go popping the champagne just yet—.... Read More

Senate-Approved Funding Paves Way for National Guard's Move to Smyrna

Aug 02, 2025 at 12:38 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Washington, DC – On Friday night (8/2/2025), the U.S. Senate passed two major appropriation bills that carry significant implications for Tennessee: the Fiscal Y.... Read More

UPDATED: Rutherford County Schools Celebrates Opening of Poplar Hill Elementary with Ribbon Cutting, Open House

Aug 01, 2025 at 07:32 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - Poplar Hill Elementary, the district's 52nd campus, will officially open its doors Friday (tonight, August 1, 2025) to serve the Blackman communi.... Read More

Silver Top Surprise: Road Trippers, Parents Warned About Mislabeled Vodka Seltzers

Jul 31, 2025 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

UNITED STATES - A lot of families are hitting the highway for that annual dream vacation…Like a scene straight out of National Lampoon’s Vacation, the first leg o.... Read More

Sprouts Farmers Market to Anchor New Sewart’s Landing Development in Smyrna

Jul 30, 2025 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – A fresh, healthy, and sustainable new grocery option is headed to Smyrna, as Sprouts Farmers Market officially announces plans to open at the.... Read More

First TN Education Freedom Scholarships Wrapping Up

Jul 29, 2025 at 06:24 pm by WGNS

Tennessee – After the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Act this past January 2025, during a special legislative session, the.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks Among Lowest in U.S. for Middle-Class Tax Burden, New Study Finds

Jul 29, 2025 at 05:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A new national study has identified Rutherford County and the greater Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin area as one of the least-taxed regions in the cou.... Read More