Smyrna News

Federal Aid Denied for Rutherford County After Severe Weather

Jun 25, 2024 at 10:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, in the wake of severe weather and tornadoes that struck Tennessee on May 8-9, 2024, Governor Bill Lee requested a Major Disaster.... Read More

Adam Janes Appeals Denied, Consecutive Sentences Stand

Jun 25, 2024 at 07:54 pm by WGNS News

A man convicted during a trial in Rutherford County was denied an appeal by the courts. Adam Janes appealed the trial court’s denial of his motion to reduce his sente.... Read More

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No Injuries in Vehicle Fire along I-24 on Sunday

Jun 23, 2024 at 07:57 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - A vehicle fire sent first responders to Interstate 24 East on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred between the Sam Ridley Parkway and Almaville Road exits at.... Read More

Do You Recognize Him?

Jun 22, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the person seen in this surveilance photo. According to Det. Schaefer, this male is w.... Read More

Porch Pirates Plunder Packages in Rutherford and Williamson Counties

Jun 20, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

The United States faces a persistent problem of porch pirates plundering packages from doorsteps, and Middle Tennessee is no exception. Investigators with the Franklin Polic.... Read More

Celebrate with Spay-Ghetti and “No Meat” Balls for a Great Cause

Jun 19, 2024 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. – Get ready for a fun-filled evening of delicious food at the 2nd Annual Spay-Ghetti Dinner with "No Meat" Balls... That was Dawn Roberts.... Read More

UPDATE: Former 1st Year Teacher in Smyrna Now Finishing 1st Year in Prison

Jun 18, 2024 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A woman who was once navigating the challenges of her first year in teaching is now navigating the intricacies of her first year in a Tennessee p.... Read More

Greatness Witnessed... and Stolen: Unraveling the Academy Sports Theft in Smyrna

Jun 17, 2024 at 06:31 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is on the lookout for individuals recently caught on camera around the time of a theft at Academy Sports. The crime, reported on M.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Declared the Entire Week as Garbage Man Week

Jun 17, 2024 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - As the nation celebrates June 17th as “National Garbage Man Day,” Mayor Joe Carr declared the entire week as Garbage Man Week in Ruthe.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Seniors and the Disabled Can Benefit from Property Tax Freeze and Tax Relief Programs

Jun 17, 2024 at 10:05 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An increased number of residents throughout Rutherford County will qualify to freeze their property taxes... That was Rutherford County Trustee Teb B.... Read More

Pickup Truck Fire Sunday at Karin's Kustard in Smyrna

Jun 16, 2024 at 08:27 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - There was a pickup truck fire Sunday (6/16/2024) afternoon in the parking lot of Karin's Kustard and Hamburgers at 470 S. Lowry Street in Smyrna. Smoke bil.... Read More

Tennessee Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Rutherford County After Devastating Storms

Jun 14, 2024 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the wake of severe weather and tornadoes that struck Tennessee earlier this year on May 8-9, 2024, Governor Bill Lee has formally requested a Major.... Read More

Smyrna High School's Gabriel Peebles-Ross Selected for Prestigious Leadership Forum at Yale

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:56 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – This summer, Gabriel Peebles-Ross (Pictured above right) from Smyrna, TN will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a uniq.... Read More

Amazon and First Responders Provide Handgun Cleaning Supplies to Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Amazon's fulfillment center on Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro has generously donated a range of handgun cleaning supplies to the Ruther.... Read More

Read To Succeed Needs Volunteer Tutors and Just Received Helper Grant

Jun 13, 2024 at 09:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Read To Succeed (RTS) continues to change lives through reading, a skill most of us take for granted. However, imagine not being able to read a.... Read More

Submit Your Talent Video for a Chance to Perform at "LIVE" in the Boro!

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

Got talent? You should enter a video to be considered as a potential candidate for “LIVE” in the Boro! The annual event showcases local talent while raising fund.... Read More

SCAM ALERT: Smyrna Residents Targeted by Fraudsters Claiming to Be Police

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN — Authorities in Murfreesboro and LaVergne have previously issued warnings about phone scams involving individuals posing as police officers, and now,.... Read More