Smyrna News

Don't Leave Your Expensive Trash Leftover from Expensive Gifts on Your Curb

Dec 27, 2022 at 09:23 pm by WGNS News

Law enforcement officials are warning that discarded packaging from expensive Christmas gifts can draw unwanted attention from thieves. Experts say boxes from television.... Read More

MTSU Plays a Large Role in Helping Rutherford County Grow and Plan for More Growth in a Positive Manner

Dec 26, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County continues to be a major stakeholder in the region and is moving towards the position of the number 4-largest county in the state&hell.... Read More

Smyrna has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County

Dec 22, 2022 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - November’s unemployment numbers improved in a majority of Tennessee’s 95 counties, according to newly released data from the Department of.... Read More

Keep your Water Pipes from Freezing - Use Caution in Extreme Cold Weather throughout Rutherford County

Dec 22, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

The National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory that impacts Rutherford and surrounding counties highlights temperatures dropping into the single digits and warns of gust.... Read More

2.6 million Tennesseans to Travel for Year-End Holidays in 2022

Dec 20, 2022 at 06:10 am by WGNS News

(Tennessee) Tis the season to travel, and AAA estimates 62.6 million Tennesseans will journey 50 miles or more away from home from December 23 to January 2. That’s an in.... Read More

Local Library, League of Women Voters Host Community Book Discussion

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro / Rutherford County are partnering to host a community book discussion on Tuesday evening,.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Help Identifying Suspect in Attempted Robbery Case

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) An attempted robbery is under investigation in the Town of Smyrna. The incident occurred on December 8th at “5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill&rdquo.... Read More

The flu has not impacted Rutherford County Schools as hard as expected during midterm testing this week

Dec 15, 2022 at 07:13 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) It’s been an important week for high schoolers throughout Rutherford County as students wrap up the semester with midterm exams. While Tennessee.... Read More

Unemployment Remains LOW in Tennessee and Rutherford County

Dec 15, 2022 at 02:56 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The November statewide unemployment rate in Tennessee held steady heading into the holiday season, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce D.... Read More

A Growing Community Equals Growing Number of Teens Experimenting with Drugs through Vaping

Dec 15, 2022 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Protecting the safety of school students is a top priority for school administrators and as the number of Rutherford County Schools grow, so do the num.... Read More

Smyrna West, an RCS alternative school, helps students find their inner strength

Dec 13, 2022 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) You won’t find murals or mascots or bright colors adorning the hallways at Smyrna West. There are no pep-rallies, busy hallways or throngs of socializing st.... Read More

Smyrna's Carter Selected as Mr. Football

Dec 07, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2022 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans. Smyrna senio.... Read More

3rd "Operation Fall Brakes" in Rutherford County Cancelled, due to Excessive Rain

Dec 07, 2022 at 12:24 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) On Wednesday, Law Enforcement Officers in Rutherford County aimed to have a heavy concentration on aggressive and reckless driving on I-24, Veterans Pa.... Read More

Jenni Smith named Smyrna West principal

Dec 06, 2022 at 07:25 pm by WGNS News

Jenni Smith has been named as the next principal of Smyrna West Alternative School, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. “Ms. Smith’s various t.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union Members Share $5-Million End-of-Year Payment

Dec 06, 2022 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

Ascend Federal Credit Union, with more than 10-branch locations in the Rutherford County area, is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee. The Tullahoma based company a.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Start the Week Off at $2.75 Per Gallon (Average for Regular Unleaded)

Dec 05, 2022 at 06:10 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.94/g on Monday (12/05/2022), according to GasB.... Read More

New Police Chief and New Staff Attorney for the Town of Smyrna Hit the Pavement on Tuesday, November 29th

Dec 02, 2022 at 01:53 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Brian D. Hercules, Town Manager, announced Jason King has been hired as a staff attorney. King assumed the position in his new role for Smyrna on Novem.... Read More

Choice Lanes to Allow for a Quicker Commute Between Murfreesboro and Nashville - at a Choice Price

Dec 02, 2022 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The Tennessee Department of Transportation suggests they have discussed an idea to increase travel reliability and travel speeds on area interstat.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks Hosts Annual Chili Cookoff with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs aka WWE Wrestler Kane

Dec 01, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, today announced the 11th Annual Chili Cook Off on Friday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Gateway Classic Cars in Smyrna. All p.... Read More

'Gingerbread House Challenge' for Rutherford and Cannon County Residents and Christmas in Auburntown

Dec 01, 2022 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

Auburntown, Tennessee — Auburntown, a hallmark city on the border of Rutherford County, inside Cannon County, has partnered with Real Estate Agent Andra Helton (Exit Rea.... Read More