Smyrna News

Local County Commissioner Confirms the $26-Billion Opioid Lawsuit Continues Paving the Way for Local Funding Initiatives in Rutherford County

Jan 09, 2025 at 08:16 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — In 2022, Rutherford County had 130 fatal drug overdoses, which was a 37% increase since 2019. To tackle this issue, several county lea.... Read More

Double Whammy: Increased Fire Risks Amid Freezing Temps and Flammable Furniture

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:41 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — With temperatures remaining extremely low, the Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Department is reporting an increase in fire call.... Read More

Smyrna Closes Town Offices Friday Due to Winter Storm

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

Due to the inclement weather forecast, all town offices including Smyrna Town Hall, Smyrna Courts, Smyrna Golf Course, Smyrna Event Center and the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Cen.... Read More

Beware: Scammers Think You’ll Pay Bond at Bitcoin Kiosks

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – In case you were wondering, U.S. District Courts are definitely not in the business of asking people to pay bond payments at Bitcoin kiosks. Shoc.... Read More

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Winter Weather Closure

Jan 08, 2025 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Due to the anticipated winter weather, all VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System outpatient clinics and administrative offices will be closed Jan. 10 &.... Read More

Building the Future: School Director Jimmy Sullivan Discusses New High School Plans and More in Rutherford County

Jan 08, 2025 at 08:49 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the Rutherford County School System negotiates land purchases for constructing a new high school, the costs associated with building.... Read More

Go Fund Me account set-up to help family of 20-year old killed the day after Christmas

Jan 07, 2025 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - It was the day after Christmas (12/26/2024) when a fatal auto crash on I-840 at W. Jefferson Pike took the life of 20-year-old Keson Robinson. This was a mo.... Read More

Electric Auto Advantages: How Much Are You Really Saving in Tennessee?

Jan 06, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While WGNS routinely reports the weekly fluctuations in gas and diesel prices for the state of Tennessee, we don’t highlight the price of recharg.... Read More

Prices for Filling Up in Tennessee: Where Nostalgia Meets Nausea at the Fuel Pump

Jan 06, 2025 at 07:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee continues to shine brightly as one of the top 10 cheapest states to fill up your gas tank—how fortunate! Currently, gas prices in the V.... Read More

SWAT Team Standoff in Smyrna Ends After Nearly 7 Hours

Jan 02, 2025 at 04:46 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN – A nearly seven-hour standoff between a male suspect and SWAT team members in a Smyrna neighborhood ended Thursday afternoon after gunshots were reporte.... Read More
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Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers Set to Reopen Following Crash Repairs

Dec 31, 2024 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN – Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers, a cherished local eatery in Smyrna, has announced its reopening after extensive repairs. The family-owned restaurant.... Read More

Toot's Celebrates 40 Years of Tradition, Food, and Community Impact in 2025

Dec 31, 2024 at 11:35 am by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Multiple generations have visited the restaurant known locally for its fresh seafood, buffalo wings, curly fries, and chicken fingers. Over the years,.... Read More

Smyrna Fire Chief Culbertson Retiring Feb. 1st

Dec 30, 2024 at 11:42 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - William R. Culbertson has announced his retirement on Feb. 1, 2025, as Fire Chief of Smyrna after thirty-five years of dedicated service. Bill is a third-generati.... Read More

Police Say They Need Your Help to Identify Three People in Shoplifting Case

Dec 26, 2024 at 08:35 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Smyrna Police Department is seeking your help in identifying three fashionable individuals who reportedly decided to explore the exciting art.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks 4th with Lowest Unemployment for November

Dec 26, 2024 at 08:06 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported how this state's 95 counties did with unemployment in November. 91 had less than.... Read More

Drinking, Driving, and a Free Ride Home on New Year's

Dec 26, 2024 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - New Year’s Eve transitioning into New Year’s Day has historically been a dangerous time for drivers on area roadways, as far too many in.... Read More

Healthcare Leads Job Growth in Tennessee as Unemployment Inches Up

Dec 19, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee's economy demonstrated resilience this past year, as employers added an impressive 56,000 nonfarm jobs, despite an uptick in the state's unem.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Approves Adjustments to High School Rezoning Plans

Dec 18, 2024 at 06:05 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - In a special-called meeting on Tuesday (12-17-24), the Rutherford County School Board made pivotal decisions regarding future high school zones, addressing conc.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Announced: 6 Deputies Received an Award

Dec 17, 2024 at 05:31 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Six deputies received traffic safety awards for the Middle Region of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office during a lunch Tuesday in Bell Buckle. Fiel.... Read More

Masked Protests and First Amendment Rights – The Chickenman Case in Smyrna

Dec 16, 2024 at 05:28 pm by WGNS Radio News

Commentary: The enduring legacy of "Chickenman," a character originally from a 1960s pseudo radio drama, and how that character now has ties to Smyrna, Tennessee - - where a p.... Read More