Smyrna TN

Helping Adults with Disabilities: Workforce Development & Empowerment in Rutherford County

Apr 07, 2026 at 10:30 am by Producer

Rutherford County's workforce is evolving as local nonprofits bridge the gap for adults with disabilities and those re-entering the community after incarceration. Jody Power.... Read More

Rutherford County Kiwanis: Supporting A Soldier's Child, Archie's Promise & Literacy

Mar 30, 2026 at 10:05 am by Producer

Rutherford County is transforming through radical community service, and the Rutherford County Kiwanis Club is leading the charge with a unique "after-work" model that fits.... Read More

Smyrna Drivers: Expect Nightly Detours on Westbound Sam Ridley Starting Wednesday

Mar 22, 2026 at 06:07 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - Smyrna motorists may want to plan ahead this week, as a major overnight traffic change is set to begin this coming Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Town official.... Read More

Smyrna Hospital Ranked in Top 10% Nationwide for Fourth Straight Year

Mar 14, 2026 at 07:19 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna is celebrating a major milestone after earning the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgra.... Read More

Spring Break, Summer Camp Registration, and Youth of the Year with Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County

Mar 06, 2026 at 11:00 am by Producer

Spring break is just the warmup for the high-energy "controlled chaos" coming to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County and Smyrna this year. Michelle Clifford join.... Read More

"Unsafe and Unsustainable" - Rep. Mike Sparks on TN Incarceration Rates

Mar 04, 2026 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, TN — Rutherford County is not the only area in need of a new jail. Apparently, prisons across the State of Tennessee are also increasing their inmate.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks Targets 400% Interest Rates in Legislation Targeting Predatory Lenders

Mar 03, 2026 at 06:11 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TN — State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) is hitting the horn on what he describes as a systemic failure to protect vulnerable Tennesseans from pr.... Read More

Lancaster Christian Academy Captures State Title Behind Faith, Grit, and Senior Leadership

Feb 22, 2026 at 09:12 am by WGNS News

GALLATIN, TN (WGNS) - History had a way of announcing itself Saturday (2/21/2026) night at Welch College, where the Lancaster Christian Academy Knights Varsity Boys Basketba.... Read More

Smyrna Town Council Update: Infrastructure Growth, Nissan’s Impact, and Future Population Projections

Feb 19, 2026 at 10:20 am by Producer

Smyrna is no longer just a "feeder town" for Nashville; it is a primary destination in Middle Tennessee defined by strategic growth and a resilient community spirit. This ep.... Read More

LCA’s Josh Whitt Joins the 2,500‑Point Club, Caps Regular Season at 19–3

Feb 14, 2026 at 07:56 am by WGNSRadio

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - Lancaster Christian Academy has another reason to celebrate this week, and it’s a big one. Senior guard Josh Whitt has officially joined the 2,500‑.... 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

Chili, History, and Hometown Spirit Return to the Sam Davis Home this Saturday

Jan 01, 2026 at 08:42 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - WGNS listeners know State Rep. Mike Sparks as a regular voice on the station, especially during his Sunday evening community engagement show at 5:00 PM..... Read More

Birthday Party Turns Tragic After Gunfire Erupts in Smyrna--1 Dead, 1 Critical

Dec 21, 2025 at 08:55 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - What began as a juvenile birthday celebration in Smyrna ended in tragedy late Saturday night after gunfire erupted inside Lara’s Event Center on Nissan Dr.... Read More

Former Rutherford County Commissioner and Small Business Leader Rhonda Allen Passes Away

Dec 13, 2025 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rhonda Allen, a former Rutherford County Commissioner representing the Smyrna area and a longtime small business leader, has passed away, lea.... Read More
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Quick Action by Smyrna Firefighters Prevents Major Damage

Sep 21, 2025 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - It was a tense moment Sunday (9/21/2025) afternoon for residents along the 500 block of Liberty Drive in Smyrna, as fire crews rushed to the scene of a garage f.... Read More
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New Medical Examiner’s Office Promises Faster Answers for Families in Rutherford County

Aug 28, 2025 at 01:33 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – County leaders, emergency personnel, law enforcement, and community members gathered Wednesday morning in Smyrna to break ground on the future.... Read More

Talking Tennessee: Politics, Community, and a BBQ Bash in Smyrna

Aug 07, 2025 at 11:21 am by Producer

In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) and Roger Thomas to dive into key topics impacting our community — including the upcoming.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police have Identified Persons of Interest in Theft Case

Jul 03, 2025 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN — The Smyrna Police Department has confirmed that three individuals previously sought for questioning in connection with an incident at the.... Read More

Smyrna to Honor Trailblazing Law Enforcement Leader Sally Walls with Commemorative Plaque

Jun 26, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - The Town of Smyrna invites the community to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Sally Walls, a pioneering figure in Tennessee law enforcement, with the unveil.... Read More

Dr. David Geckle Joins TriStar StoneCrest as Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Jun 26, 2025 at 08:46 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Dr. David S. Geckle, MD, FACS, is the new assistant chief medical officer at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, effective this Sunday, June 29.... Read More