Smyrna News

Stolen Trailer Case is Under Investigation in Smyrna

Jun 19, 2023 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Smyrna Police are investigating the theft of a trailer that has yet to turn up... The trailer in question was stolen from WoodSpring Suites near the Sam Ridle.... Read More

ADVISORY: Black Bear Has Been Sighted In Smyrna Tennessee

Jun 16, 2023 at 02:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

ADVISORY: Please be aware that a black bear has been seen in the Green Tree area near Rock Springs Road. TWRA is tracking the bear through citizen observation and notification.... Read More

Retail Thefts Up Nationwide - Smyrna Police Ask for Help Identifying Possible Suspect in Retail Theft Case

Jun 16, 2023 at 09:26 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Shoplifting is a growing problem around the country that costs businesses billions of dollars annually. To better summarize the cost of the.... Read More

Award-Wnning MTSU Solar Boat Team makes Waves at 2023 International Competition

Jun 15, 2023 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For the second consecutive year, the Middle Tennessee State University solar boat team finished fourth overall in the 29th annu.... Read More

Smyrna and Murfreesboro Considering a Special Census as LaVergne Currently Counts their Population

Jun 14, 2023 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A special census is underway in northern Rutherford County, where officials believe their population has grown by several thousand residen.... Read More

Felony Shoplifting Case Reported at Ulta Beauty in Smyrna

Jun 13, 2023 at 10:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNYA, TN - Smyrna Police are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying two subjects who may be tied to a recent shoplifting incident. According to the Smyrna.... Read More

Public Hearing on Proposed Rutherford County Property Tax Increase TONIGHT (Tuesday Night) at 7PM

Jun 13, 2023 at 12:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A proposed property tax increase for Rutherford County residents that adds up to 16% will be discussed at a public hearing this evening at 7 o'clock (T.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County and Beyond on Monday

Jun 12, 2023 at 07:17 am by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

Living with PTSD and the Battles that Come with PTSD for Veterans and More

Jun 12, 2023 at 06:38 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a mental health disorder that is a reaction to seeing or going through a life-threatening traumatic event. The.... Read More

North Rutherford Family YMCA Names 2022 Community Impact Award Honoree Recipient

Jun 08, 2023 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The North Rutherford Family YMCA has selected Marion Appleton as its 2022 Community Impact Award recipient. Appleton is retired and has been a commun.... Read More

Mark Your Calendars for Summer Fun at the SOAC, Provided by MTE and United Communications

Jun 08, 2023 at 07:21 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and its subsidiary, United Communications, are sponsoring several family-friendly events at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (S.... Read More

MTSU Students Seek Big Splash at 2023 Solar Boat Competition

Jun 07, 2023 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

PHOTO: From left, Middle Tennessee State University graduate student Ben Garretson, College of Basic and Applied Sciences Dean Greg Van Patten, rising juni.... Read More

International FolkFest Troupes Are Here for next week's performances by Poland, France, Mexico and USA!

Jun 07, 2023 at 04:21 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A variety of folk music/dance troupes are in Murfreesboro visiting from Poland, France and Mexico this week, as part of the International FolkFest. Differe.... Read More

Proposed 15%+ Property Tax Increase for Rutherford County - Public Hearing on Tuesday Night

Jun 07, 2023 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is proposing an increase to the property tax that adds up to more than 15%. The proposal is gaining momentum.... Read More

Suspect in the Murder of a Smyrna Gas Station Clerk to Undergo a Mental Health Evaluation

Jun 07, 2023 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Last year, a man was honored in Smyrna during a community fundraiser at a local convenient store. Throughout the day on September 8th, the Twice Dai.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Bike Patrol, an Effective Team

Jun 06, 2023 at 08:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - People are invited to visit with Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies who ride bicycles during community events. Cpl. Austin Watson leads th.... Read More

Status Hearing Scheduled for Suspect Accused of Wrecking SUV into Smyrna Athlete who was Visiting St. Louis for Volleyball Tournament

Jun 06, 2023 at 07:18 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: WGNS has a brief update on the suspect who reportedly crashed into a Smyrna High School senior this past February when she was visiting St. Louis, Missouri with her.... Read More

5th Death Reported on Percy Priest Lake in 2023

Jun 06, 2023 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN – The 5th person to drown in Percy Priest Lake this year has been identified as 32-year-old Jorge Guevara Ventura of the Nashville area. He died this.... Read More

U.S. Navy to Showcase SEAL Virtual Reality Experience at Great Tennessee Airshow

Jun 05, 2023 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENN - This weekend, Saturday, June 10 through Sunday, June 11, at the Great Tennessee Airshow in Smyrna, TN, the U.S. Navy will showcase the Nimitz, a mobile, state.... Read More

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Becoming a Sheriff's Deputy for the Day in Rutherford County

Jun 05, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Seth Parks dreamed of being a cop. His dream came true when he became “Deputy for the Day” this past Friday at the Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More