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Cathy Watts Announces Run for Rutherford County Commission District 16

Jan 02, 2026 at 06:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Cathy Watts announced today that she is running for Rutherford County Commission in District 16, pledging to bring committed, transparent, and co.... Read More

Long-Delayed Domestic Threat Case Nears Sentencing in Rutherford County

Jan 02, 2026 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A case that dates back four years has wrapped up in a Rutherford County courtroom, and the convicted defendant, Trevor Anderson, is now facing sentencing. T.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor Calls for "Golden Homeowners Plan" to Keep Local Seniors in Their Homes

Dec 31, 2025 at 10:40 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell recently talked to WGNS about a new idea that could benefit retired senior citizens in a major way,.... Read More

Nurses for Newborns Provides Critical In-Home Support for At-Risk Families Across Middle Tennessee

Dec 31, 2025 at 09:46 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee provides a vital safety net for at-risk babies in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee. Typically, th.... Read More

Retire: How Senior Adults and Senior Centers Are Rewriting What Life After 60 Looks Like in Murfreesboro and Beyond

Dec 30, 2025 at 06:46 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As aging occurs, you may find that your golden years don’t feel as bright and shiny as you had hoped… But it’s never too late t.... Read More

Rutherford County in Moderate Flu Zone as Cases Increase Statewide

Dec 29, 2025 at 11:59 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health reports influenza activity is on the rise across the state, prompting health officials to encourage Tennesseans to.... Read More

Gas Prices Dip Low Across Tennessee—Rutherford County Among the Cheapest on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025

Dec 29, 2025 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Drivers looking for a reason to smile at the pump this Monday, December 29, 2025 may want to look west— or simply stay right here at home in Ruth.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Parents Turn to School Choice Options, Including a Surge in Homeschooling

Dec 27, 2025 at 08:37 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - National School Choice Week kicks off January 25, and Middle Tennessee families will see hundreds of events aimed at helping parents understand the full range of.... Read More

Savanna’s Law Takes Effect January 1, 2026, Creating New Domestic Violence Offender Registry

Dec 27, 2025 at 12:28 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Tennessee lawmakers have approved a new law known as Savanna’s Law, which creates a public registry of persistent domestic violence offenders within the Tenn.... Read More

Study Finds Six Major U.S. Metros Where Raising Five Kids Is Still Financially Possible - WGNS Briefly Compares to Nashville - Murfreesboro - Franklin Areas Too

Dec 26, 2025 at 01:20 pm by WGNS News

A new affordability study from the InvestorsObserver offers a rare piece of good economic news for large families, identifying several major U.S. metropolitan areas where medi.... Read More

Food Drives and Holiday Giving Highlight Rutherford County First Responders’ Community Impact

Dec 23, 2025 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County First Responders have organized and participated in several charitable initiatives during the month of December. Rutherford County.... Read More

Secret Santa Tradition Brings Holiday Relief Through Rutherford County Deputies

Dec 23, 2025 at 07:44 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office continued its annual Secret Santa tradition this holiday season, as anonymous donors known as “Secre.... Read More

Facing Debt Lawsuits in Rutherford County or Middle Tennessee? You Still Have Options

Dec 22, 2025 at 05:31 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Many people appearing in Rutherford County, Davidson County and other nearby counties with General Sessions Courtrooms are dealing with serious consumer deb.... Read More

United Communications Invests Over $250,000 in Middle Tennessee Communities During 2025

Dec 22, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE — Rutherford County was among the communities benefiting from United Communications’ expanded community engagement in 2025, with support reac.... Read More

SRO Pickleball Tournament to Fund Back-to-School Clothing in January for Rutherford County Students

Dec 20, 2025 at 11:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A unique community fundraiser is set to serve up support for local students, as the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (.... Read More

Planning Ahead Pays Off: Why Winter Is a Great Time to Prepare Your Spring Garden

Dec 16, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Thinking about planting a garden when Spring comes around? Now is the time to start planning ahead, according to Master Gardner Beth Brinkley… S.... Read More

Audit Raises Alarms Over Missed Safety Checks and Oversight at Tennessee DCS

Dec 16, 2025 at 02:58 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A newly released performance audit from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has raised concerns about oversight and compliance within the Tenness.... Read More

Helping Local Families in Rutherford County This Christmas Season

Dec 16, 2025 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – After helping neighbors stay warm with hundreds of free winter coats, local non-profit Barnabas Vision is now turning its focus to Christ.... Read More

From Pantry to Paws: Rutherford County Libraries Rally Community Giving for the Holidays - Food Drive Underway

Dec 16, 2025 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

PART II OF OUR 2 PART PODCAST ON THE LOCAL LIBRARY SYSTEM: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Rutherford County Library System locations are collecting food donations throughout.... Read More

Holiday Miracle at the Pump: Tennessee Gas Near Four-Year Lows, Williamson County Still Wins the “Most Expensive” Award

Dec 15, 2025 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee drivers may want to take a moment to appreciate the rarest of modern miracles: gas prices that moved around just enough last week to look bus.... Read More