Mayor Shane McFarland

Chili Cookoff Fills AdamsPlace with Flavor and Friendly Competition

Feb 26, 2026 at 05:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The main dining room at AdamsPlace Independent Living on Memorial Boulevard was already humming by 11 o’clock Thursday morning (2/26/2026) as r.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Praises Court Order Halting Middle Point Expansion

Feb 11, 2026 at 05:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is applauding a significant legal victory following a Davidson County Chancery Court ruling that stops the.... Read More

Officer Dustin Nicholson Earns STARS Award After Life‑Saving Bridge Rescue

Jan 24, 2026 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro Police Officer Dustin Nicholson received one of the city’s highest employee honors Thursday night (1/22/2026) as Mayor Shan.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Honors First Class of Legacy Recognition Recipients

Jan 22, 2026 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro paused Thursday (1/22/2026) evening to honor the people who helped build the city we know today. Ten retired City of Murfreesboro e.... Read More

Mid-State Mourns the Passing of Jim Demos

Dec 10, 2025 at 08:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The mid-state lost a legend Wednesday morning with the passing of beloved restaurateur Jim Demos. Known not only for his role in shaping Middle Tennessee&rs.... Read More

Mayor McFarland Recognizes Parks Employee for Heroic Response at Sports*Com

Dec 04, 2025 at 11:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Quick thinking and life-saving training helped prevent a tragedy at Sports*Com, and now a longtime City of Murfreesboro employee is being honored f.... Read More

Historic Downtown Church Property Back in the Spotlight + I-840/Broad Plans

Nov 28, 2025 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - This Wednesday afternoon, December 3, 2025, promises to be a pivotal moment for Murfreesboro’s future. At 4:30pm, Clarius Partners will take center st.... Read More

City and Developers Find New Path for One East College Project at former First Methodist Location

Nov 12, 2025 at 09:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - It’s been a long road, but it looks like Murfreesboro’s One East College, LLC project is finally moving forward. Mayor Shane McFarland broke the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Rings in Christmas Season with Salvation Army's Joyful Red Kettle Kickoff

Nov 05, 2025 at 02:51 pm by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro launched the holiday giving season with its annual Red Kettle Kickoff Celebration, themed “The Soun.... Read More

Public Input Sought for Murfreesboro “Safe Streets” Plan to Improve Roadway Safety

Oct 28, 2025 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro is asking residents to share their ideas to help make local streets safer through the “Murfreesboro Saf.... Read More

Downtown Revival Brings Crowds, Concerns, and Community Spirit

Oct 25, 2025 at 08:59 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - There was a time when Murfreesboro’s historic square emptied out by late afternoon. After 5:00 p.m., the streets were quiet, the storefronts dark, and.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Downtown Footprint Set to Blossom

Oct 04, 2025 at 09:18 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - During a recent WGNS Action Line broadcast, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland shared that the city has been acquiring parcels of land along NW Broad Street.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Growing Pains: A Sign of Prosperity, Not Just Pressure

Sep 28, 2025 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As the leaves begin to turn and Rutherford County heads into fall, the season brings more than just cooler temperatures and football tailgates&mda.... Read More

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