Smyrna News

Nissan Urges Immediate Action on Takata Air Bag Recall After Fatality

May 29, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

Nissan is now more urgent in advising owners of approximately 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them immediately, due to a severe risk of exploding Takata air bag.... Read More

Doorstep Cellphone Thefts on the Rise in Rutherford County and Beyond

May 29, 2024 at 11:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office has reported a troubling rise in cellphone thefts – cellphones that are stolen shortly after their deliv.... Read More

Multiple Accidents Disrupt Traffic in Rutherford County on Wednesday

May 29, 2024 at 10:29 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County experienced significant traffic disruptions on Wednesday morning due to multiple accidents on major roadways. The first of three wr.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance Identifying Woman After Recent Kohl's Theft Reported

May 29, 2024 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a female who was captured on surveillance video at Kohl's Department Store located at 8.... Read More

MLS Playoff Games to Boost Tourism and Dollars in Rutherford County

May 28, 2024 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Major League Soccer (MLS) is set to bring playoff games and showcases to the Murfreesboro area this June, promising an exciting time for soccer fans an.... Read More

Mayor Says Legislative Change Could Challenge Rutherford County's Financial Planning

May 28, 2024 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County continues to experience rapid growth, and with the passage of Senate Bill 2261 and House Bill 2426 the county can increase the s.... Read More

Governor Lee Signs Underage Abortion Trafficking Act

May 28, 2024 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Right to Life expressed gratitude to Governor Bill Lee for signing into law HB1895/SB1971, known as the Underage Abortion Trafficking Act. This new legislation aims.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Update: Current Trends in TN and Historical Comparison’s

May 28, 2024 at 06:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's survey.... Read More

Rutherford County Secures $7.2 Million for Broadband Expansion and Digital Jobs

May 23, 2024 at 11:33 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County House Republican lawmakers today announced $7.2 million in grant funding will be used to expand broadband availability and access to high-quality, digital jo.... Read More

Smyrna Again Leads Rutherford County with Lowest Unemployment Rate in April

May 23, 2024 at 10:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Department of Labor has released the latest unemployment figures, highlighting Rutherford County as one of the top ten counties with the.... Read More

Tennessee Tourism Launches Statewide Road Cycling Program: Bike Tennessee

May 23, 2024 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to experience Tennessee on 52 new curated road cycling routes that wind their way through.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Among 12 Arrested in Tennessee Child Exploitation Crackdown

May 22, 2024 at 05:04 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - UPDATED - A major operation targeting online child exploitation and sextortion in Tennessee has led to the arrest of 12 individuals and the identificatio.... Read More

United Communications Awarded $7.98M to Expand its 10-County Fiber Network in Middle Tennessee

May 22, 2024 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

Local internet provider United Communications announced that its recent $7.98 million award through the Middle Mile Buildout grant program will add 267 miles of high.... Read More

Tow to Go: AAA’s Lifeline for Impaired Drivers During Memorial Day Celebrations

May 22, 2024 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As AAA prepares to rescue more than 378,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble during the Memorial Day weekend, it will also work to keep impaired dri.... Read More

Community Rallies for Tanner Family at 'Cruise-In' Car Show

May 21, 2024 at 06:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The community is invited to join the “Cruise-In” Car Show at Middle Point Park on Saturday, June 1, to support the Tanner Family, who are.... Read More

Summer Reading Events Encourage Young Readers in Rutherford County

May 21, 2024 at 01:29 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Young readers across Rutherford County are invited to participate in exciting summer reading events hosted by the Rutherford County Libra.... Read More

Supporting Food Service Workers: Giving Kitchen's Tennessee Tasting Raises Critical Funds

May 17, 2024 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

WGNS' Tiffany Parker talked to Giving Kitchen founder, Jen Hidinger Kendrick, who recalls the day her late husband publicly addressed his cancer diagnosis at a fundraiser as s.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol Sponsors Sobriety Checkpoint in Murfreesboro

May 17, 2024 at 12:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is taking proactive measures by sponsoring a sobriety checkpoint aimed at finding intoxicated drivers. The initiati.... Read More

Rutherford Arts Alliance Fuels Cultural Growth and Business in Community

May 16, 2024 at 05:56 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Arts have a major impact on communities far and wide. Not only do they make cities and states more attractive, they also serve as a tool that i.... Read More

Legislation Approves Task Force to Combat Illegal Street Racing in Tennessee

May 16, 2024 at 07:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Legislation pushed forward by Senator Dawn White of Murfreesboro State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna calls for the creation of a task force to.... Read More