On Tuesday, WGNS was joined in studio by the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department

Sep 27, 2022 at 09:01 am by Producer

Thomas Laird and Rachel Singer with the parks department talked about the upcoming puppy plunge (Oct. 1, 2022), The Middle Half in Murfreesboro (Oct. 8, 2022), the annual Harv.... Read More

New Indoor Soccer Facility to Likely Open in June of 2022

Feb 22, 2022 at 11:43 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec continue to build an indoor soccer facility in the northern portion of Rutherford County near the York VA Medical Center. The new structure is in th.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec discuss future changes and additions and later guest talk about an upcoming Black History Month event that focuses on life in the past

Jan 25, 2022 at 09:04 am by Producer

The Murfreesboro Parks Department talked about upcoming additions to area parks during the first half of the program. Our guest were Parks Director Nate Williams and Assistant.... Read More

Take an artic dip during the Murfreesboro Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 8th

Dec 28, 2021 at 09:29 pm by WGNS

This year's Polar Bear Plunge at the outdoor Sports*Com swimming pool will be on Saturday, January 8, 2022...That was assistant parks director Thomas Laird. Reports ind.... Read More

ACTION LINE: On Tuesday, the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Crew were in the WGNS Studio

Dec 28, 2021 at 06:28 am by Producer

This morning, WGNS was joined in studio by guests from the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department. Our guests included Thomas Laird and Rachel Singer who highlighted the Polar.... Read More

Sidewalk Murals Painted by Children with Everyday Household Items in Murfreesboro

Jun 17, 2021 at 11:19 am by WGNS

Earlier this month, the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department enjoyed a little artwork.Children throughout the community gathered on June 11th to paint murals on the sidewal.... Read More

Juneteenth to be Celebrated in Murfreesboro Over Three Day Period

Jun 03, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Juneteenth will be celebrated at the historic Bradley Academy in Murfreesboro over a three-day period. The event will start on Thursday June 17th and close with a final event.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks & Rec awarded $750k Playground Grant from BlueCross Foundation

Dec 09, 2020 at 12:12 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Departments has been awarded a BlueCross Healthy Place project worth approximately $750k. The “Family Fun” space will be located.... Read More

Playgrounds for Kids Re-Open in Murfreesboro

Aug 25, 2020 at 10:51 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department has made a big announcement.  Parks Director Nate Williams explains…Again, the parks have re-opened their playgrounds aft.... Read More

Parks and Recreation Grants Available to Local Communities

Aug 14, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced the 2020 grant cycle for public recreation. The grant cycle will include funding from the Local.... Read More

Subject Accused of Vehicle Break-ins

Aug 03, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

A man has been captured on a security video and Murfreesboro Police say he is accused of breaking into a several city vehicles. The break-ins occurred to trucks that were park.... Read More

Murfreesboro Greenway Art Festival to be VIRTUAL

Jul 28, 2020 at 10:46 am by WGNS

The Greenway Art Festival in Murfreesboro is nearing. Becky Johnson with the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department told WGNS…The Greenway Art Festival is a juried show.... Read More