Murfreesboro City Council

Murfreesboro Approves Flexible Access Road Transfer for New Vision Church

Sep 29, 2026 at 07:54 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council approved a mandatory referral request to turn over ownership of an unnamed access road right-of-way and public utili.... Read More

Murfreesboro Kidnapping Standoff, Record Diesel Prices & $8.5M Land Deal | Sept. 9, 2026

Sep 09, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man faces two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping after a 90-minute.... Read More

Murfreesboro Eyes $8.5 Million Land Purchase for Future I-24 Interchange and High School

Sep 08, 2026 at 04:59 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A proposed $8.5 million land purchase by the City of Murfreesboro could eventually help make room for a new interst.... Read More

Cybersecurity Among Key Concerns as Murfreesboro City Council Prepares for Sept. 10 Workshop

Sep 08, 2026 at 04:27 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Murfreesboro City Council will gather Thursday, Sept. 10, for a Regular Workshop meeting that will include votes on action items and di.... Read More

Leadership Change in Rutherford County, Extreme Heat & MTSU’s $2M Quantum AI Grant | Sept. 1, 2026

Sep 01, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr concludes his four-year term, highlighting balanced budgets.... Read More

Murfreesboro Flock Cameras Debate: City Council vs. Resident Privacy Concerns

Aug 17, 2026 at 10:59 am

Murfreesboro Flock cameras sparked intense heat at the City Council meeting as residents confronted elected officials over expanding a $517,000 automated license plate reade.... Read More

Flock Camera Debate, School Traffic Threat & Vaccine Questions | Aug. 17, 2026

Aug 17, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro residents pack a City Council meeting to oppose the city’s expanded automate.... Read More

WGNS Launches Community Forum Series on Flock Safety Cameras

Aug 15, 2026 at 12:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve noticed a few new “feathered friends” perched quietly above intersections and neighborhood entrances, you’re not im.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Updates: Kirt Wade on Growth, Traffic, and Public Safety

Aug 13, 2026 at 11:02 am

Looking for the latest insights from the Murfreesboro City Council? Councilman Kirt Wade sits down to unpack the unique challenges and massive opportunities facing one of Te.... Read More

Murfreesboro Safe Streets Plan Continues to Target High-Risk Roads with New Safety Improvements

Aug 11, 2026 at 10:59 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Murfreesboro Safe Streets review identified several heavily traveled roadways for possible safety improvements, including NW Broad Str.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council Approves $54.7 Million I-840 Cherry Lane Extension Deal

Jul 23, 2026 at 08:11 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council voted to advance the Cherry Lane Extension Phase 3 project, signing off on a $54.7 million agreement with the Tennes.... Read More

Navigating Local Government Growth & Public Safety - Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater

Jul 20, 2026 at 10:32 am

Discover the inner workings of local government as Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to manage one of Tennessee's.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec: Celebration Under the Stars & West Side Park Updates

Jul 06, 2026 at 11:28 am

Discover how community partnerships and strategic planning power Murfreesboro's massive seasonal events and growing park infrastructure. Nate Williams, Director of Murfreesb.... Read More

Shade, Seating, and Solar Lighting on the Way for Murfreesboro Transit Riders

Jul 03, 2026 at 04:10 pm

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro bus riders are about to get a welcome upgrade. After years of requests for better amenities at busy stops, the City Council has official.... Read More

Murfreesboro Voters Meet Mayor and Council Candidates at Airport Forum

Jun 25, 2026 at 06:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The race for Murfreesboro's top leadership positions is heating up as mayoral and city council candidates took the stage at the Murfreesboro Air.... Read More

Marketplace Shooting, Murfreesboro Budget, Major Developments & Tennessee Hemp Rules | June 8, 2026

Jun 08, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, June 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Facebook Marketplace meetup in La Vergne turns violent, resulting in gunfire, one injury, and fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves New Kroger, Ascension Hospital, and Clarius Tech Park

Jun 06, 2026 at 02:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council approved three major development projects that will bring significant infrastructure investments to Rutherford Count.... Read More

More Police, New Roads, No Tax Hike: Murfreesboro Passes Massive FY27 Budget

Jun 05, 2026 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council approved a balanced $782 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on Thursday night, moving forward with major investme.... Read More

Managing Growth & Infrastructure: Murfreesboro City Council Insights with Jami Averwater

Jun 04, 2026 at 10:29 am by Producer

Murfreesboro’s explosive 12% population growth since 2020 demands a critical balancing act between development and community quality of life. In this session, Murfrees.... Read More

Murfreesboro Moving Forward with Plans for New West-Side Police Precinct

May 28, 2026 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - As Murfreesboro's population continues its rapid climb, city leaders are moving ahead with plans that will bring a dedicated police precinct to the fas.... Read More