Mayor Mary Esther Reed

Smyrna TN History & Growth: Dr. Bill Kraus with Mayor Mary Esther Reed, H.G. Cole & Robert Mullins

Aug 27, 2026 at 10:24 am

Uncover the rich, colorful history of Smyrna, Tennessee, as WGNS Radio’s Dr. Bill Kraus sits down with three local icons: Mayor Mary Esther Reed, long-serving Councilm.... Read More

Town of Smyrna Releases Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial Documentary

May 26, 2026 at 05:05 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. - (WGNS) - The Town of Smyrna is reflecting on a decade of remembrance, unity, and healing with the release of a new short documentary. The film looks back at th.... Read More

Bridging the Gap: The Push for the Rocky Fork Road I-24 Interchange

Jan 22, 2026 at 11:11 am by Producer

In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with State Representative Mike Sparks to discuss a pivotal meeting between Governor Bill Lee, the Smyrna State Delegation, and Town.... Read More

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Big Turnout, Big Flavor at Mike Sparks' Long-Running Smyrna Chili Tradition

Jan 06, 2026 at 06:57 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS News) - Hometown spirit was on full display last Saturday at the Historic Sam Davis Home as the 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off brought a record crowd to what ha.... Read More

Contractors Honor Smyrna Fire Station #4 with Excellence in Construction Eagle Award

Dec 13, 2025 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Smyrna Fire Station #4 has received one of the construction industry’s highest honors, the Associated Builders and Contractors' Excellence in Construct.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee National Guard Returns to Smyrna in Historic $400M Airport Expansion

Apr 25, 2025 at 06:39 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — April 25, 2025 — Smyrna is gearing up for a significant transformation as the Tennessee National Guard prepares to return to its former stronghold.... Read More

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Great Weather, Record Breaking Crowd--Smyrna Christmas Parade

Dec 03, 2023 at 04:38 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Mostly sunny with temps around 63, a perfect day for the 48th Smyrna Christmas Parade. And record crowds lined Lowry Street to get candy, hear the bands playing C.... Read More

Smyrna Is First Outside Of Nashville To Get Google Fiber

Jun 21, 2022 at 07:48 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Mayor Mary Esther Reed and Google Fiber’s Ryun Jackson announced Tuesday (6/21/2022) that the Town of Smyrna and Google Fiber have reached an agreement.... Read More