Mayor Shane McFarland

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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Town Hall Meeting at 1st Presbyterian shared City projects and heard varied opinions!

Aug 04, 2025 at 10:13 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The City of Murfreesboro held its third TOWN HALL MEETING Monday night (8/4/2025) at Murfreesboro’s First Presbyterian Church, the corner of Coll.... Read More

Murfreesboro Invites Community to Help Shape Downtown’s Future

Jul 21, 2025 at 05:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Big changes are coming to Murfreesboro’s downtown—and city leaders want residents front and center in the discussion. A Town Hall Meeting w.... Read More

Highways & High-Tech: Murfreesboro Tackles Crime with Real-Time Policing Power

Jul 21, 2025 at 02:56 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro and Rutherford County are facing a multi-layered crime challenge—not only due to the growing homeless population, but also because o.... Read More

Murfreesboro Moves Forward on Downtown Redevelopment Amid Stalled Projects

Jun 15, 2025 at 07:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Seven years after selling a prime downtown block, Murfreesboro officials are initiating condemnation proceedings to regain control of the 2.5-acre site.... Read More

Trader Joe's opening nears!

Mar 24, 2025 at 08:32 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Trader Joe’s grocery on the corner of Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive is nearing its opening date. Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland tol.... Read More

City to Conduct Feasibility Study of Proposed Middle Point Landfill Property Annexation

Mar 13, 2025 at 01:20 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro will be conducting a feasibility study of annexing the 809-acre property that includes Middle Point Landfill, located at 7.... Read More

UPDATE: Firefighters Knock on Doors: Murfreesboro’s Special Census Campaign

Feb 18, 2025 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — UPDATED: Uniformed Murfreesboro firefighters hit the pavement this past weekend and went door-to-door as the City seeks to collect addresses of res.... Read More

City Residents Should ‘Be on the Lookout’ for Special Census Mailers Throughout December

Dec 10, 2024 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the City of Murfreesboro conducts a critical Special Census campaign, “Count Me In,” to verify and certify an accurat.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves Renovation Project for Old Fort Park Tennis Court

May 02, 2024 at 09:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted on Thursday, May 2, 2024, to approve an agreement with Steelhead Building Group, LLC for the renovation of th.... Read More

Murfreesboro Airport Receives ‘2023 Airport of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Contributions to General Aviation’ in Tennessee

Mar 14, 2024 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport has received high marks in recent weeks. Murfreesboro Assistant City Manager Sam Huddleston told WGNS News....... Read More

City Sent DEFAULT Letter To Downtown Developer

Jan 15, 2024 at 02:59 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Mayor Shane McFarland told NewsRadio WGNS that the City has sent a notice to the developers of the downtown property that was once the old Methodist Church....... Read More