Smyrna News

Seminary Road Closed in Smyrna Due to House Fire and Downed Power Lines

Jan 28, 2026 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A residential fire and downed live power lines forced an emergency closure of Seminary Road near W. Sagefield Drive on Wednesday afternoon (1-28-20.... Read More

MTE Crews Work Around the Clock as Power Restored to Thousands After Winter Storm

Jan 27, 2026 at 10:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Linemen with Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) have been working around the clock since Saturday to restore power following wide.... Read More

UPDATE: Library Alliance Sounds Alarm Over Censorship and Legal Shift Ahead of February Vote

Jan 27, 2026 at 06:13 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Rutherford County Library Alliance (RCLA) is urging residents to attend the upcoming February 2, 202.... Read More

New Opportunities Open as Sheriff’s Office Seeks Next Generation of Deputies

Jan 26, 2026 at 07:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — For recent college graduates who have entered the workforce only to realize their first job may not be a long-term career fit, the Rutherford.... Read More

Emergency Rooms Open in Murfreesboro and Smyrna as Slip and Fall Incidents Increase

Jan 26, 2026 at 12:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — While many doctors’ offices and urgent care clinics across Rutherford County are closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement wea.... Read More

Cold Weather, Staffing Shortages Impact Gas Stations as Prices Hold Steady in Middle Tennessee

Jan 26, 2026 at 07:52 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Cold temperatures and fuel prices are colliding with another issue at the pump across Middle Tennessee: staffing shortages. During a review of local ga.... Read More

Fake Deputies and Fake Fundraisers - Scammers Target Rutherford County

Jan 22, 2026 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

Here is a clean, accurate news article with a light touch of humor, followed by titles and SEO keywords, as requested. RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford Count.... Read More

Winter Weather Prompts AAA Safety Warning for Drivers Across the State

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:13 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - With snow and ice in the forecast for large portions of the state, AAA – The Auto Club Group urges drivers to take proactive steps to stay safe.... Read More

UPDATE: False Threat Determination Clears Riverdale High School, Normal Operations Resume

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Normal operations have resumed at Riverdale High School after law enforcement determined that a reported threat against the school Wednesda.... Read More

Construction Progress Continues on Rutherford County’s State-of-the-Art Forensic Center

Jan 21, 2026 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County officials continue to see progress on the construction of a major public safety and justice initiative with construction cont.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Helps Secure Justice for Young Victims in Rutherford County

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — Jennings Jones’ daily focus is getting justice for victims. That mission drives him and his office of 24 Assistant District Attorneys.... Read More

From Tennessee to Ukraine: Amelia’s Beethoven Concerto Resonates in Historic Lviv

Jan 19, 2026 at 11:14 pm by WGNS News

LVIV, Ukraine — Eleven-year-old Tennessee pianist Amelia Ly delivered a powerful moment of cultural diplomacy through music during a recent international performance in.... Read More

From the Boro to the Smokies: Who’s Paying $2.29—and Who’s Paying $3.02?

Jan 19, 2026 at 11:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tennessee is currently winning just enough of the gas-price war to brag at the cookout, but not enough to buy everyone burgers. According t.... Read More

Four MFRD Firefighters Recognized for Life-Saving Residential Fire Rescue

Jan 19, 2026 at 07:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department were formally recognized Saturday for their heroic actions during a residential fire.... Read More

From Goldstein’s to Bank of America and How Rutherford County Is Rethinking Space

Jan 19, 2026 at 07:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Long-term planning for Rutherford County government facilities appears to be seeing an increased focus on adaptive reuse rather than large-sca.... Read More

2026 Legislative Session Puts Students, Nuclear Energy Workforce Development in Spotlight for TN Colleges

Jan 16, 2026 at 10:43 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 2026 Tennessee legislative session officially got underway on Jan. 13, with higher education leaders signaling a strong focus on workforce devel.... Read More

Lost Wallet, Found Trouble: Smyrna Police Seek Help Identifying Possible Suspect

Jan 14, 2026 at 05:17 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of turning what could have been a good-faith moment into a bad d.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Man’s Killing ‘Not Random,’ Rutherford Sheriff’s Office Says in Ongoing Homicide Investigation

Jan 14, 2026 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives say the homicide of a Smyrna man killed Sunday evening appears to have been a ta.... Read More

Traffic Stop Near South Lowry Street in Smyrna Prevents Potentially Dangerous Situation

Jan 13, 2026 at 05:47 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — A routine traffic stop on January 9, 2026, underscored the daily risks faced by law enforcement officers and highlighted the importance o.... Read More

Multi-County Investigation Expands Into Kaleidoscope Photography Theft Allegations

Jan 13, 2026 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies and youth sports organizations across multiple Middle Tennessee counties are responding to a growing investigation invol.... Read More