School Safety

Caleb Tidwell Breaks Down Cellphone Rules, Rezoning & Safety Measures

Nov 28, 2025 at 11:12 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett sits down with Rutherford County School Board member Caleb Tidwell for an in-depth conversation about key issues shaping local schools. They discuss the county.... Read More

Podcast: Back to School with Murfreesboro City Schools: What Parents Need to Know

Aug 06, 2025 at 10:30 pm by WGNS News

On this episode of WGNS, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro City Schools Director Trey Duke and Communications Director Lisa Trail to discuss the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Set Standard in School Policing with National Recognition

Jul 16, 2025 at 12:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department’s School Safety Division (SSD) has been honored with the prestigious Model SRO Agency Award by the Nationa.... Read More

Advanced Security Measures Set for Rutherford County Schools in Upcoming School Year

May 09, 2025 at 12:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A new layer of protection is being added to school buildings throughout Rutherford County… That was Chief Communications Officer James Eva.... Read More

Rep. Sparks Highlights SafeTN App for Parents and Students

Feb 26, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, is encouraging residents of House District 49 to download the SafeTN app to help keep schools and communities across Tennessee s.... Read More

School Zone Cameras Installed in Nearby City - Fines for Violators

Feb 07, 2025 at 03:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

DEKALB COUNTY, TN - In 2021, it was confirmed that state regulations would not enable the local courts in Murfreesboro to enforce the collection of the $50 fines charged to dr.... Read More

Navigating Legislative Changes: School Safety and Vouchers Discussed

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

Join WGNS’ Scott Walker in this insightful episode as he dives into the latest developments from the recent special session, addressing crucial topics such as school saf.... Read More

Antioch Student Arrested for Online Threat Against Principal

Jan 27, 2025 at 01:07 pm by WGNS Radio News

ANTIOCH, TN - Following last week's tragic murder-suicide at Antioch High School, a new, yet less violent, incident has emerged. This time, the situation unfolded online, invo.... Read More

UPDATE: Nashville School Shooting: Investigation Into the Events at Antioch High

Jan 23, 2025 at 09:37 am by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, TN - Tragedy struck the Antioch High School in the Nashville area on Wednesday morning when a student armed with a pistol killed a 16-year-old girl and injured anothe.... Read More

Two Murfreesboro Schools Placed on “Lockout” Monday for Man Reportedly Armed

Nov 11, 2024 at 05:25 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — (follow-up story) We have more news on an incident at not one, but two Murfreesboro City Schools that unfolded on Veterans Day. The MPD r.... Read More

Rising School Violence Spurs Increased Safety with Weapon Detection Systems at MTSU and Rutherford County Schools

Sep 22, 2024 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School violence continues to be a growing concern among parents, students, and education professionals nationwide. Locally, police departments.... Read More

School Growth, School Safety, School Transportation and After School Care in the Murfreesboro City Schools

Aug 09, 2024 at 07:22 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - With a new student growth rate of about 2% annually in the Murfreesboro City School system, the need for more classroom space is larger than ever. Trey Duke.... Read More

Safety Emphasized in School Zones as Students Return to First Full Day of Class in Rutherford County on Thursday

Aug 07, 2024 at 12:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Sheriff’s deputies and Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne police officers monitored school zones on Wednesday when Rutherford County and Murfree.... Read More

School Safety Upgrades in Rutherford County and Examining the Idea of Being Armed in the Classroom

May 07, 2024 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Changes are being seen across the state as new schools are built after a new law went into effect that calls for increased safety measures. In the Ru.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Introduce Weapon Detection System in Safety Initiative

Feb 28, 2024 at 09:17 pm by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee have initiated a pilot program funded by a safe schools grant to evaluate an automatic weapon detection system..... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Member Advocates for Mandatory Safety Training for Substitute Teachers

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In an unprecedented move to bolster school safety and enhance emergency preparedness, Rutherford County School Board Member Frances Rosales is urging lawm.... Read More

Bullet Resistant Glass in Rutherford County Schools and More

Aug 21, 2023 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A Tennessee Special Session is underway in Nashville this week, with an underlying focus on school safety. Governor Bill Lee requested the Specia.... Read More

PASSED: Blackburn, Hagerty Resolution Honoring Victims Of The Covenant School Shooting

Mar 30, 2023 at 07:35 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Bill Hagerty’s (R-Tenn.) filed a resolution to honor the memories of the.... Read More

50-Rutherford County Schools Practiced School Safety Drills Prior to Spring Break

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Just before the Rutherford County Schools closed for spring break, schools across the county practiced a variety of school safety drills. Barfield El.... Read More

Senator Reeves of Murfreesboro Proposes Bill to Require ALL Public Schools to have an SRO

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - While the recent school shooting that occurred in Nashville was at a private school, it doesn't diminish the need to take a closer look at scho.... Read More