Smyrna News

August 4th Election Results

Aug 04, 2022 at 10:48 pm by WGNS

There are several new faces in local government after the August 4th county, municipal and state primary elections. 29,377 election day, early and absentee votes were c.... Read More

Rutherford County has Opened a New Veterans Service Office in Murfreesboro to Assist Veterans with Benefits

Aug 03, 2022 at 12:27 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Military Veterans living in Rutherford County now have additional help navigating the sometimes overwhelming and complex services they earned, thank.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools and SRO's Speak on School Safety as Schools Reopen Friday

Aug 03, 2022 at 10:50 am by WGNS

Protecting the safety of students, teachers and staff still remains the core of school resource officers after Rutherford County launched the first SRO program in Tenn.... Read More

La Vergne Dog Park Grand Opening Scheduled - Don't Forget the Upcoming Clear the Shelters Event at Rutherford Co. PAWS

Aug 02, 2022 at 07:15 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne is planning on a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new dog park later this month. The event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Satu.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric halts disconnections, erases late fees throughout August amid continued heat wave, rising TVA fuel costs

Aug 01, 2022 at 11:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) will take unprecedented steps during August to help alleviate the strain on its members from increased consumption.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Start Friday - 50,000 Student's Increases Demand for More Classrooms

Aug 01, 2022 at 10:38 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Rutherford County school students will return to class for an abbreviated day this Friday, followed by their first full-day on Monday. The h.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force on the prowl for unsafe driving in school zones

Aug 01, 2022 at 04:55 pm by WGNSRadio

Law enforcement officers will focus on traffic safety in school zones when students return to school beginning this Friday on August 5th. Teams of officers in Rutherfor.... Read More

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Rutherford County Camp Wonder wraps up summer - Special needs students learn, grow, make new friends

Aug 01, 2022 at 02:39 pm by WGNSRadio

Rutherford County Schools wrapped up its second session of Camp Wonder, a weeklong learning and social event for special needs high school students. The camp was held July 18-.... Read More

Gas Prices Down .16-Cents throughout Rutherford County to start week

Aug 01, 2022 at 10:17 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 16.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.75/g to start the week on Monday (08/01/2022), according to GasBuddy's su.... Read More

Chamber of Commerce Reports "So Much To Do Locally"

Jul 30, 2022 at 08:36 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce reports this area has made it to the TOP 15 PLACES TO VACATION in Tennessee! Here are some ideas for you to try. .... Read More

Smyrna has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County - County as a Whole Ranks as 7th Lowest in State

Jul 28, 2022 at 09:40 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) School employees on their yearly summer break were one of the factors that impacted the June 2022 county unemployment rates, according to th.... Read More

How would Rutherford County Sheriff SRO's React to a School Shooting Similar to What Occurred in Uvalde, Texas?

Jul 27, 2022 at 06:49 pm by WGNS

On May 24, 2022, one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history unfolded about 85-miles west of San Antonio, Texas. 19-Children and 2-teachers were gunn.... Read More

One Killed when Transmission of Mustang Breaks Loose - Sending Debris Across I-840 in Rutherford County

Jul 25, 2022 at 05:57 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - UPDATE: There are no longer charges pending against the driver of a Ford Mustang after a fatal accident on Sunday (07/24/22) in.... Read More

Hiring New Teachers and Retaining Great Educators in Rutherford County is a Tough Battle in the Current Job Market

Jul 25, 2022 at 03:53 pm by WGNS

As the job market grows more competitive, businesses are finding it tougher and tougher to hire and retain staff. The issue impacts not only companies, but also school distr.... Read More

Capt. Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial hosts the annual Top Gun Night Run 6k

Jul 19, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – Last month on June 2nd marked the anniversary of a sad day for not only residents of Smyrna, but also for the Blue Angels. On that day 6-years ago,.... Read More

Rutherford County: Alleged Debit Card Fraud Case in Smyrna and Nashville

Jul 18, 2022 at 07:44 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, the Police Department is in the midst of an investigation involving a debit/credit card fraud case that adds up to more a loss of over $2,000. Evidently, the case s.... Read More

The Depot District Continues to be a Fun and Exciting Place for Growth in Rutherford County

Jul 14, 2022 at 03:40 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee’s downtown area, which has been nicknamed the “Depot District,” continues to standout in the middle of the town’s growth of over 55-t.... Read More

Home School Dual Enrollment "Open House" at Motlow Campus in Smyrna

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:06 pm by WGNS

Motlow College will host two open house events for home school students on July 21st and 22nd (Thursday and Friday). The event will focus on dual enrollment opportunities fo.... Read More

Vehicle Break-Ins Trouble Smyrna - Possible Suspect Photo Released / Multiple Break-Ins Reported in Separate Murfreesboro Cases

Jul 14, 2022 at 07:25 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, TN, Police continue to investigate several vehicle break-ins that have hit area residents. Evidently, authorities were able to track down a surve.... Read More

Rutherford County Nears Partial Solution in Eliminating Huge Percentage of Waste Going to the Middle Point Landfill

Jul 13, 2022 at 07:40 am by WGNS

WGNS has more details on solutions to the growing waste generated in Rutherford County, which has been an ongoing battle as the lifespan of the Middle Point Landfill grows sho.... Read More