Murfreesboro news

Murfreesboro Fire, MTSU Softball Record Crowd & Tennessee Execution Debate | Oct. 21, 2026

Oct 21, 2026 at 04:15 am

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Building Fire: A vehicle fire inside a commercial building on Monte Hale Dri.... Read More

Road Rage Arrest, $50K Cold Case Reward & MTSU's Faster Degree | Oct. 20, 2026

Oct 20, 2026 at 04:15 am

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup A road rage incident leads to a felony arrest in La Vergne, investigators offer a $50,000 reward in a Rutherford County co.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Battle, Early Voting Surge & I-24 Choice Lanes Lawsuit | Oct. 19, 2026

Oct 19, 2026 at 04:15 am

Monday, October 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup Rutherford County faces major decisions involving public safety, elections, and transportation. From a federal drug traffic.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Battle, Early Voting Surge & I-24 Choice Lanes Lawsuit | Oct. 19, 2026

Oct 19, 2026 at 04:15 am

Monday, October 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup Rutherford County faces major decisions involving public safety, elections, and transportation. From a federal drug traffic.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Proposed National Register Historic District

Oct 15, 2026 at 12:59 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Main Street Murfreesboro will host a public town hall meeting on Tuesday, October 27th to outline plans for seeking a National Register of Histori.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Hosts Free Open House Saturday

Oct 15, 2026 at 12:47 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) invites local families to learn about safety and meet emergency crews during a free Fire Prevention Open Hous.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO Deputy Arrington Saves Choking Student at Siegel High School

Oct 15, 2026 at 12:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A quick response by a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) School Resource Officer (SRO) helped save a student’s life after the s.... Read More

Rutherford County Data Center Moratorium, Library Lawsuit & Hell's Kitchen Winner Opens Restaurant | Oct. 14, 2026

Oct 14, 2026 at 04:30 am by WGNS

In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium: The Planning Commission unanimously recommends a one-year pause on new data center deve.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Board Hires Attorney to Defend Against Former Director's Lawsuit

Oct 13, 2026 at 09:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- The Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors has unanimously approved hiring an attorney to defend against a federal discrimination and.... Read More

Rutherford County Planning Commission Unanimously Backs One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers

Oct 13, 2026 at 09:38 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Rutherford County is one step closer to temporarily restricting new data center development after th.... Read More

Former Siegel Basketball Coach Remembered, I-24 Closures & Buc-ee's Opening Date | Oct. 12, 2026

Oct 12, 2026 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Monday, October 12, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Remembering Coach Ben Dotson: Rutherford County mourns the passing of former Siegel High.... Read More

Demos' Restaurant Employee Charlie Ewing Celebrates 30 Years of Service

Oct 10, 2026 at 02:47 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Demos' Restaurant is celebrating a major workplace milestone as longtime team member Charlie Ewing marks 30 years with the business. Restaurant o.... Read More

Weekend Storm Threat, I-24 Relocations & Remembering Dan Goodwin | Oct. 9, 2026

Oct 09, 2026 at 04:15 am

Friday, October 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Weekend weather: Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and a low tornad.... Read More

MTSU Lands Multiple National, Regional Rankings in U.S. News & World Report 2027 List

Oct 07, 2026 at 06:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s academic undergraduate programs in applied engineering, business, nursing, computer science, and psychol.... Read More

Stolen Truck Arrests, Diesel Relief, I-24 Lawsuit & Weekend Rain | Oct. 7, 2026

Oct 07, 2026 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police recover a stolen Chevrolet pickup after an automatic license plate reade.... Read More

Rep. Tim Rudd Highlights Tennessee's Top Election Integrity Ranking

Oct 06, 2026 at 02:41 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - State Rep. Tim Rudd (R-Murfreesboro) is bringing attention to Tennessee's position at the top of national election integrity rankings. The Herita.... Read More

Murfreesboro Kidnapping Arrest, Gas Prices Rise & Lethal Injection Debate | Oct. 6, 2026

Oct 06, 2026 at 04:15 am

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police arrest a 19-year-old woman accused of especially aggravated kidnapping and.... Read More

Rutherford County History & Recovery Court: Inside Murfreesboro’s Legacy

Oct 05, 2026 at 10:31 am

Local history meets second chances as WGNS host Andy Hersher sits down with Bill Wilson—famously known as "Mr. Murfreesboro"—for a deep dive into the heritage, c.... Read More

La Vergne Football Goes Independent, I-24 Choice Lanes Advance & Tennessee Prison Chief Resigns | Oct. 5, 2026

Oct 05, 2026 at 04:15 am

Monday, October 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A welfare check that began in Smyrna ends with an armed barricade situation at a La Vergne Pilo.... Read More

Rutherford Library Lawsuit, Propane Explosion, Prison AI & ACA Refund Checks | Oct. 2, 2026

Oct 02, 2026 at 04:15 am

Friday, October 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County Library System director Luanne James files a federal lawsuit after bei.... Read More