Smyrna News

Rutherford County Schools Advance Plans for Batey Elementary in Blackman Community

Jan 26, 2024 at 06:38 am by Chandelar Williams

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - During a recent session, the Rutherford County Schools Board of Directors made significant strides towards the construction of the new Batey Elementary.... Read More

Pothole Predicament Plagues Rutherford County Roads After Winter Wallop

Jan 25, 2024 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Recent icy and snowy weather, coupled with the strategic application of over 400 tons of salt in areas like Smyrna, has left Rutherford County roads.... Read More

Tennessee Bill, HB 2032, Seeks to Expand Firearm Carry Rights in Restricted Businesses

Jan 25, 2024 at 09:59 am by Chandelar Williams

This week in Tennessee, Representative Jody Barrett, a Republican from Dickson, introduced a bill known as HB 2032. The proposed legislation aims to permit individuals holding.... Read More

UPDATE - Another Scam Alert in Rutherford County: Fake Deputy Targets Residents

Jan 24, 2024 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the most recent report from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, authorities have issued a warning about more scam attempts targeting residents i.... Read More

Waste Management Developments Unfold in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tennessee - The ongoing dialogue between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Middle Point Landfill continues, with discussions centered around the potent.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Averaging $2.61 Per Gallon - 9th Lowest in TN

Jan 22, 2024 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

FREE Radon Kits Available for Your Home Through TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation

Jan 22, 2024 at 11:05 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) encourages residents to identify and address radon problems in their homes, providing free radon test kits thro.... Read More

Rutherford County's Economic Fortitude: A Look at the Job Market in 2023

Jan 19, 2024 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As we step into the fourth week of 2024, the echoes of a robust job market in 2023 still resonate. The year concluded with another strong jobs report,.... Read More

Shifting Landscape: Homeownership Trends Across Generations in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Jan 19, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - First-time home buyers, especially Millennials and Gen Xers, are facing an uphill battle when it comes to house hunting. This is in part because of a g.... Read More

Providing Warm Shelter During Frigid Nights: Coldest Nights Program in Action

Jan 18, 2024 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the temperatures continue to plummet, reaching single digits during the night and dipping into negative readings in the early morning hours, the c.... Read More

Rutherford County Urges Caution as Minor Driving Incidents and Accidents Continue in Lingering Snow and Ice Conditions

Jan 17, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

In the aftermath of recent snowfall and freezing temperatures, Rutherford County has witnessed a surge in minor traffic incidents over the past three days, prompting authoriti.... Read More

Tennessee's Yard Sizes Revealed: Murfreesboro Trails, Lebanon Takes the Lead

Jan 17, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

When it comes to the size of yards in Tennessee, Murfreesboro finds itself in the middle of the pack, with residents boasting yards smaller than those in several other cities.... Read More

Brand New Bookmobile Arrives to Serve Rutherford County

Jan 16, 2024 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After a 2-year wait... That was Rutherford County Library Director Rita Shacklett, talking about the brand-new and much anticipated Bookmobile that arr.... Read More

Snow and Ice Cause Havoc on Rutherford County Roads; Warnings Continue for Middle Tennessee

Jan 16, 2024 at 07:18 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As the winter storm continues to grip Rutherford County and the surrounding areas in Middle Tennessee, residents are facing treacherous road conditio.... Read More

Drive Safely: Snow and Ice Make Roads Hazardous in Rutherford County

Jan 15, 2024 at 04:40 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - As winter weather blankets the region with snow and ice, residents in Rutherford County are being reminded to exercise extreme caution while na.... Read More

Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools are Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Jan 15, 2024 at 02:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Ongoing snow, mixed with colder than normal temperatures, has led both the city and county school systems to keep their doors closed on Tuesday and W.... Read More

Smyrna Driver Jailed After I-65 Crash

Jan 13, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS

(COLUMBIA, TN) A Smyrna woman is in the Maury County jail in Columbia,TN after she allegedly slammed into a broken-down car Wednesday night (1/10/2024) that was on the side of.... Read More

Negative Wind Chills and Driving Safely into Next Week

Jan 12, 2024 at 07:24 am by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - AAA is bracing for extremely cold temperatures and the possibility of high winds and inclement weather in parts of the state this weekend through early.... Read More

Cold Weather UPDATE: Negative Windchills Expected to Hit Rutherford County

Jan 11, 2024 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents should brace themselves for an impending cold front that will dramatically drop temperatures over the weekend and i.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber Announces Distinguished Award Recipients

Jan 11, 2024 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) – The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Andy Womack as the 2023 Business Legend of the Year, Jeff Hollingshead as the 2023 Busin.... Read More