Smyrna News

Retired WGNS Talk Show Host and former Sheriff Truman Jones Receives Special Proclamations and Key to the City

Mar 09, 2022 at 04:03 pm by WGNS

WGNS' Truman Jones has officially retired. The former Rutherford County Sheriff began his broadcasting career on the Good Neighbor Station 11-years ago, after retiring from th.... Read More

9th annual Rutherford Athena Awards is set for April

Mar 09, 2022 at 11:16 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee. - RUTHERFORD Cable, founding sponsor of the ATHENA International Leadership Award for Rutherford County, announces the 2022 nominees for this year&rsq.... Read More

Stevens announces candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:58 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee —Smyrna Town Court Clerk Brittany Stevens has announced her candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge in the August 4, 2022 election. “As S.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County School student suffers serious injuries after being assaulted by another student

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:10 pm by WGNS

A 15-year-old student suffered injuries when allegedly assaulted by another student Friday at Stewarts Creek High School, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said.... Read More

The 4-foot-deep hole on Baker Road in Smyrna Area has been repaired

Feb 28, 2022 at 01:59 pm by WGNS

The Highway Department has finished repairing what was a major problem for motorists traveling down Baker Road between Withers Avenue and Shirley Road.The pothole that.... Read More

Two Rutherford County Middle Schools Receive Grants from Local Delta Dental

Feb 28, 2022 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) announced the twenty-five middle schools from across the state selected to receive “Water’s Cool @ School” grants to.... Read More

SMYRNA TRAFFIC ALERT: Jefferson Pk. Bridge

Feb 26, 2022 at 06:28 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Here is a traffic alert for motorists in the Smyrna area. A contractor plans to begin setting beams on the Jefferson Pike bridge over the Stones River this.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor says that massive tech company moving to Nashville will equal high paying jobs for Rutherford County

Feb 24, 2022 at 06:12 pm by WGNS

With news of Oracle America planning to build on the banks of the Cumberland River near the Titans Stadium in Nashville, comes the concern over traffic – mixed with ex.... Read More

UPDATE on Police Pursuit that Started in Rutherford County and Ended Just Over the Davidson County Line

Feb 23, 2022 at 12:08 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: More news on the police pursuit that started in Rutherford County this past Saturday night.The pursuit unfolded when a LaVergne Police Officer tried to pull over an In.... Read More

Business of the Year and More Announced in the Town of Smyrna

Feb 23, 2022 at 11:37 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee - SRM Concrete based in Rutherford County was named the business of the year, Craig Taylor was named the Smyrna Coach of the year and the Stewardship Award w.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Announced Community Wide Efford to Plan for the Future of the County

Feb 22, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. ‐‐‐ Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced the launch of ‘PlanRutherford,’ an initiative to engage residents and stakeholders in sh.... Read More

Smyrna Police Personnel Participates in Concerns of Police Survivors Training / Event

Feb 22, 2022 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Smyrna Police Department personnel recently attended the C.O.P.S (Concerns of Police Survivors) Training program held in nearby Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Some of the topics inclu.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police Department arrest Smyrna resident charged with second degree murder

Feb 21, 2022 at 01:39 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee— The Smyrna Police Department has arrested and charged a woman with second degree murder. SPD detectives arrested Kristen Tweed of Smyrna, TN, on cha.... Read More

Smyrna Vice-Mayor Marc Adkins named the Managing Broker for Smyrna Parks Realty

Feb 21, 2022 at 12:46 pm by WGNS

An area realtor since 1987, has been named the Managing Broker for Parks Realty in Smyrna.Marc Adkins, the Smyrna Vice-Mayor said, “I will continue to serve clien.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office Charges Smyrna Woman with Arson

Feb 17, 2022 at 01:16 pm by WGNSRadio

Rutherford County, TN — Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office has charged Melissa Ann Murphy, 38, of Smyrna with arson following a May 2021 fire at her residence.... Read More

Student charged after Smyrna High School threat

Feb 16, 2022 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

School resource officers identified and charged a Smyrna High School student today who was accused of threatening the school Tuesday night, an SRO sergeant said.“The p.... Read More

UPDATE: Authorities still searching for car involved in a pedestrian hit and run incident

Feb 16, 2022 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department (SPD) continues to search for a vehicle that reportedly struck a pedestrian and then fled the scene. The incident took place just before 6:00 PM,.... Read More

Smyrna Police investigating forged prescription and separate credit card fraud cases

Feb 15, 2022 at 10:09 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are working on two different open cases that they need the public’s help on.The first case involves an unknown culprit who allegedly tried to pass off.... Read More

Joe Gourley announces qualifications for candidate in the May 3, 2022 Republican Primary for 9th District County Commissioner

Feb 15, 2022 at 08:45 am by WGNS

Joe Gourley has qualified as a candidate in the May 3, 2022 Republican Primary for Commissioner in the 9th District. Mr. Gourley is a 1965 graduate of Smyrna High School and a.... Read More

Updated Unlawful Photography Bill Moving Forward in Tennessee General Assembly

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:33 am by WGNS

A proposal to expand the definition and punishment of unlawful photography in Tennessee will soon begin making its way through House committees.House Bill 2459 clarifies that.... Read More