Smyrna News

New Rutherford County School and Major School Zone Changes Coming

Sep 05, 2023 at 01:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As new additions progress at high schools like Riverdale, Oakland and Smyrna, the Rutherford County School Board will be working to redraw school zones.... Read More

Smyrna High School Golfers Benefit from Simulation Suite

Sep 05, 2023 at 07:20 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - When extreme temperatures restricted outdoor activities recently, the Smyrna High School golf team had an advantage unlike any of its peers – an indoor golf.... Read More

Rep. Sparks Refers To Drugs As "Weapons of Mass Destruction"

Sep 04, 2023 at 08:43 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Is there a correlation between increased drug use and stolen guns? State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna feels they are definitely connected. .... Read More

COMMENTARY: In Today's Commissioner Corner, Craig Harris Talks About the Legalization of Marijuana in Tennessee

Aug 30, 2023 at 08:15 pm by WGNS News

On today's Commissioner Corner, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris dives into the idea of legalizing marijuana, which is something that many people are talkin.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Focuses on Member Needs at Annual Meeting

Aug 29, 2023 at 08:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) leadership updated cooperative members about the status of the organization and answered questions during its livestre.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Fall Seven Cents Ahead of Labor Day

Aug 29, 2023 at 08:53 pm by WGNS News

Gas prices in Tennessee are moving less expensive ahead of Labor Day weekend. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.40 which is four cents more ex.... Read More

POLICE: Theft of Vehicle in Smyrna

Aug 29, 2023 at 07:22 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, the police department is investigating an incident that unfolded in the parking lot of Tire Discounters. Tire Discounters is at 714 President Place in.... Read More

Fire Station 4 Groundbreaking Ceremony in Smyrna this Friday

Aug 28, 2023 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee— The Town of Smyrna has announced the groundbreaking of the town's sixth fire station, Station 4. Area residents and government officials are invited.... Read More

COVID Cases in Rutherford County and a New Vaccine Coming

Aug 28, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The number of new COVID cases has remained relatively low in Rutherford County, despite a small summer surge. Local medical doctor Dan Rudd expla.... Read More

Smyrna Police Department Announces 2-New Captain Promotions

Aug 25, 2023 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Jason Irvin, Smyrna Police Department Police Chief, is pleased to announce the promotion of two new captains to fill existing vacancies. Newly appointe.... Read More

Local Funeral Home Celebrates 130th Anniversary

Aug 25, 2023 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Woodfin Funeral Chapels is celebrating their past 130-years of serving the Rutherford County area… That was Shannon Woodfin Parsons. The celebra.... Read More

UTIA Researchers Evaluate Potential Land Use of Solar Panels on Tennessee Farmland

Aug 24, 2023 at 10:30 pm by WGNS News

While the nation sharpens its focus on decarbonizing the electric grid, researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have completed a timely study to de.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Earn Highest Rating Available for Student Academic Growth

Aug 24, 2023 at 10:25 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools has earned a “Level 5” ranking for its composite score and in every subject for student academic growth, the Tennessee Department of Educ.... Read More

UPDATE: Middle Point Landfill Statement on Chancery Court Hearing

Aug 24, 2023 at 09:45 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Middle Point Landfill appeared Thursday (08/24/23) in Davidson County Chancery Court to state its case on why it believes the Central Tennesse.... Read More

Local Attorneys Show they Favor Terry A. Fann as the Next Circuit Court Judge for Rutherford / Cannon County

Aug 24, 2023 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The list of candidates asking to be considered for the position soon to be vacated by long time Rutherford and Cannon County Circuit Court Civi.... Read More

Be a Part of the Annual Walk4Water in Smyrna

Aug 23, 2023 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Aaron Tremblay, a minister in Rutherford County, described what residents in third world countries, use for their source of water – the same water used by l.... Read More

Missing Eagleville Woman Found Safe

Aug 23, 2023 at 04:54 pm by WGNS News

EAGLEVILLE, TN - A missing 20-year-old Eagleville woman has been located and is safe, as confirmed by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday. Joe Morrow, who repo.... Read More

Virtual Annual Middle TN Electric Meeting is This Saturday

Aug 23, 2023 at 09:01 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Middle Tennessee Annual Meeting will be a virtual meeting, which will be “LIVE” this Saturday… That was MTE Marketing and Public.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Hosting Groundbreaking on Three High School Additions Thursday

Aug 22, 2023 at 08:15 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools will celebrate the groundbreaking of three new high school additions on Thursday. Because of Rutherford County’s continued rapid growth, the.... Read More

Tennessee Millennials Took Out 55.5% Of Home Purchase Loans

Aug 22, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - According to the National Association of Realtors, the average age of first-time homebuyers is 36 years old, which means that the millennial generati.... Read More