Smyrna News

Uncertain Future for Nissan Production in Tennessee Sparks Concerns and Speculations

Feb 02, 2024 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - Since its inception in 1983, the Nissan plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, has played a crucial role in the automotive history of both Rutherford County and the Japane.... Read More

Smyrna Lane Closure Notice: Cooks Lane Road Repairs Scheduled for 10 Days.

Feb 02, 2024 at 10:13 am by Chandelar Williams

It started on Thursday, February 1st, and will continue for several days between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm - - it's the Cooks Lane roadway that is undergoing.... Read More

Arrest Made in 2023 Murder of Murfreesboro Man

Feb 01, 2024 at 02:57 pm by Chandelar Williams

A 43-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of Joshua White, 34, who was found shot at a gas station in South Nashville in November 2023. Whit.... Read More

Cryptocurrency Theft Leads to Multi-Agency Investigation and Arrest - More Victims Possible

Feb 01, 2024 at 09:50 am by WGNS News

POLK COUNTY – Special agents from the Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have concluded an extensive investigation into.... Read More

Handgun Carry Permits in Tennessee: Murfreesboro's Growing Trend

Jan 31, 2024 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the period between August 3, 2023, and Monday, January 29, 2024, Murfreesboro has seen a lot of reports related to the unlawful use of firea.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Super Bowl Sunday in Rutherford County

Jan 31, 2024 at 06:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After this year's Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11, 2024, Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers in Rutherford County plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoi.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Cities, Including Murfreesboro, Alerted of Immigrant Arrival by DHS

Jan 31, 2024 at 06:07 pm by Chandelar Williams

In the autumn of 2023, the City of Franklin received a formal notification from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the anticipated arrival of nearly 600.... Read More

Stewarts Creek High School Presents a Magical Twist in "Into the Woods" Production

Jan 29, 2024 at 10:32 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, Tennessee - Get ready for a magical journey as Stewarts Creek High School presents "Into the Woods." In this enchanting production, four stories and four fairytales co.... Read More

UPDATE: The Game of Chess in Rutherford County Schools

Jan 29, 2024 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – In a strategic leap towards fostering intellectual excellence, the Rutherford County Board of Education, in collaboration with board members C.... Read More

Navigating Tennessee's Housing Affordability Challenge: A Complex Dance of Supply and Demand

Jan 29, 2024 at 09:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Recent research by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), titled “Reducing the Burden: Increasing Housing Supp.... Read More

Secretary of State Tre Hargett Issues New Warning to Tennesseans About Uniform Commercial Code Scam

Jan 29, 2024 at 06:51 am by WGNS News

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is issuing a new warning to all Tennesseans about a scam involving Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) documents. As part of the scam.... Read More

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