Smyrna News

FUELED UP: Gas Prices in Rutherford County Start the Week Off Between $3.14 to $3.29 Per Gallon

Oct 31, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

In Tennessee, the average price of regular unleaded fuel is starting the week off at $3.30 per gallon. Currently, the Volunteer State is ranked as the 10th least expensive mar.... Read More

Smyrna, Tennessee had one of the LOWEST September Unemployment Rates in the State at 2.4%

Oct 27, 2022 at 08:17 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Every county in Tennessee recorded unemployment rates below 5% in September, according to the latest data from the Department of Labor and Workforce.... Read More

Voting in Rutherford County and Understanding the Amendments

Oct 27, 2022 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

It’s an election season and there is interest in the voting process, but there is also some frustration... That was Alan Farley, Rutherford County Administrator of.... Read More

UPDATE: Drug Take Back Events in Rutherford County on Saturday

Oct 27, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

UPDATED - (Rutherford County, Tenn.) Several Drug Take Back events will occur this weekend, one of which will be in La Vergne. There, the La Vergne Police Department announced.... Read More

Families of Crash Victims to Honor Loved Ones at Rock Springs Middle School

Oct 26, 2022 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) This Sunday (10/30/22) at 2:00 p.m., families and friends of traffic crash victims, Rutherford County elected officials, Families for Safe Streets a.... Read More

Rutherford County has Some of the Lowest Gas Prices in the Country

Oct 24, 2022 at 10:57 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) Tennessee is currently the 6th least expensive state for motorist to refuel in, averaging $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded gas on Monday mornin.... Read More

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Sunday Morning Home Fire In Smyrna

Oct 23, 2022 at 12:58 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) A Sunday morning (10/23/2022) blaze on McKean Drive destroyed one condominium and the adjacent unit received damage. The home was fully involved when units arrive.... Read More

Smyrna Man Found Guilty of Sexual Offenses Committed during a Party at a Florence Road Home in 2020

Oct 21, 2022 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) A 41-year-old Smyrna, TN man was found guilty on rape charges October 21st and is now awaiting sentencing. Ilaz Neziri was arrested under a sealed.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber Launches Destination Rutherford 5.0 Initiative

Oct 21, 2022 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – This week, business and community leaders joined the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to announce the public launch of Destination Ruther.... Read More

Airbnb Imposes More Restrictions on House Parties to Further Prevent Rental Complaints in Rutherford County Neighborhoods

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

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) Rutherford County appears to be a thriving Airbnb market for those who follow Civil War history and for tourists wanting to visit Nashville. In fact.... Read More

Haunted Hijinks and Spooky Events on October 29th in Murfreesboro and Smyrna

Oct 19, 2022 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) An Escape Room centered around a popular Netflix series will be part of the spookiness to be held in Murfreesboro at the Haunted Hijinks event on Oc.... Read More

UPDATE: $5.5 Million Grant to Replace 37,000 Feet of Water Lines in Rutherford County

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:26 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE: Rutherford County – and specifically Consolidated Utility District (CUD) -- will receive just over $5.5 million from the state to replace more than 37,000 feet o.... Read More

Operation Fall Brakes to enforce aggressive driving

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

Dramatic increases of drivers committing road rage and aggressive driving on Interstate 24 prompted “Operation Fall Brakes,” an enforcement and education eff.... Read More

Banning Certain Books in Libraries like Linebaugh in Murfreesboro, the Smyrna Public Library and More

Oct 18, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) 2021 Proved to be a tough year for libraries in places like Murfreesboro and Smyrna for multiple reasons. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County.... Read More

Recent Disciplinary Actions filed Against Local Businesses by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance

Oct 17, 2022 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN—A local auto dealer is facing a $1,000 civil penalty after being cited for allegedly having an unlicensed salesperson at Haynes Auto LLC, according.... Read More

UPDATE: More Information Released in October 14th Smyrna Shooting

Oct 17, 2022 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN / UPDATE — More news on the shooting that took place this past Friday in Smyrna. There, the Smyrna Police Department (SPD) continues their investigation.... Read More

Gas Prices are Down at the Start of This Week in Rutherford County

Oct 17, 2022 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Average gasoline prices in Rutherford County have fallen 2-cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.36/g today (Monday), according to GasBudd.... Read More

POLITICS: Short to Run for Re-election to Town of Smyrna Council

Oct 14, 2022 at 08:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

SMYRNA – Council Member Gerry Short announced today that he will run for re-election to continue work on revitalizing downtown, expanding parks and recreation, improving.... Read More

Shooting Reported in Smyrna, TN on Friday

Oct 14, 2022 at 07:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

(SMYRNA, Tenn.) A shooting was reported in Smyrna on Friday and reports indicate at least one person was injured. Evidently, the shots were fired at an apartment complex near.... Read More

Storage Space Turned into Classrooms as Rutherford County Schools Continue to Grow

Oct 14, 2022 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

As Rutherford County continues to grow, the county schools continue to the feel growing pains. Storage space and workrooms within some of the existing schools have had to be t.... Read More