Stephanie Brackman Named President of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:35 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) – Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Brackman has been named President of Tennessee Chamber of Com.... Read More

MTSU Professor on Melania Trump’s green dress (AUDIO)

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

The topic of Melania Trump’s green dress at the Republic National Convention has gained a lot of attention. One MTSU Professor has his say on the dress in the media.&nbs.... Read More

Probation, Information Technology to Move Into Old Judicial Building - Rutherford County Museum to Open in Courthouse

Aug 31, 2020 at 07:46 am by WGNS

The old Rutherford County Judicial Building is being renovated. Mayor Bill Ketron said the first office to move will be from the courthouse and across the street…And on.... Read More

Mask Mandate Extended in Rutherford County, but ENDS for Neighboring Williamson County

Aug 31, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

While the order requiring residents to wear a facemask in Rutherford County has been extended through September 30, 2020, the order in one neighboring county has ended complet.... Read More

Special Swearing In Ceremony for Murfreesboro City Council

Aug 31, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

A swearing in ceremony will be hosted by the City of Murfreesboro on Thursday.General Sessions Judge Toby Gilley will swear-in newly elected Murfreesboro City Council members,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter is proud to announce the addition of two new primary care physicians in Rutherford County

Aug 28, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Medcial Clinic: Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter is committed to meeting the needs of Rutherford County’s growing community. In the midst of a.... Read More

Give red, white and ‘True Blue’ blood Sept. 10 at MTSU ‘Battle of the Branches’

Aug 28, 2020 at 09:38 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU wants to help the local American Red Cross chapter save lives in an all-American “True Blue” way again this year in a campus- and.... Read More

The price of CORN in Tennessee and the Full Market Report from the Rutherford County Agriculture Service

Aug 28, 2020 at 09:18 am by WGNS

Corn has multiple applications... it can be used for not only food, but also in the production of ethanol, deodorant, cough drops and more.Rachel Painter with the Rutherford C.... Read More

Murder at Northfield Commons Apartments in Murfreesboro Thursday night

Aug 27, 2020 at 11:15 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are investigating  a homicide that occurred at Northfield Commons Apartments on Willowbrook Dr. The murder took place around 9:08 Thursday night, Aug..... Read More

LAURA Less Than Expected, Local Firefighters U-Turn And Head Home

Aug 27, 2020 at 07:03 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A group of Murfreesboro firefighters, deployed to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, returned home late Thursday (8/27/2020) night af.... Read More

Tennessee has more despair than most places

Aug 27, 2020 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

Tennessee is experiencing a great deal of distress. Zippia.com recently analyzed depression, addiction, poverty, and other metrics to find the states where Americans are hurti.... Read More

UPDATED: Man who Raped 85-Year-old Murfreesboro Woman in 2017 Found Guilty in Court

Aug 27, 2020 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: A serial rapist who carried out multiple sexual attacks in Tennessee was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the rape of an elderly Murfreesboro woman. “This wa.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Drops by 1.4% landing on a 9.1% Jobless Rate

Aug 27, 2020 at 02:36 pm by WGNS

The unemployment situation in three-quarters of Tennessee’s 95 counties continued to improve in July following business closures earlier in the year due to the COVID-19.... Read More

Landfill Life is Short in Rutherford County - What's Next for Our TRASH?

Aug 26, 2020 at 12:02 pm by WGNS

The Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill has a life expectancy of less than 9 years, as heard in previous newscast. Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron is looking at new ideas.... Read More

Local Bowling Alley to OPEN this September inside the former Sears store

Aug 26, 2020 at 09:41 am by WGNS

Strike and Spare Family Fun Center on NW Broad Street will soon OPEN to a new home inside the shopping mall on Old Fort Parkway. General manager Phillip Cox sai.... Read More

Bridgestone Extends Support for Adaptive Athletes and Inclusive Sports Programs

Aug 26, 2020 at 08:45 am by WGNS

Bridgestone Extends Support for Adaptive Athletes and Inclusive Sports Programs through Three New Partnerships: • Bridgestone Americas is partnering with Challenged.... Read More

Rutherford County Tourism Reports $385 Million in 2019 Travel Spending

Aug 26, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) – Tourism in Rutherford County, Tennessee hit an all-time high in 2019 with $385 million in travel expenditures, according to recently released n.... Read More

Amelia Lawrence joins Mindful Care as activity assistant

Aug 26, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Raising a special-needs son would be a bold and exhausting endeavor for any single parent, but Amelia Lawrence also considers it a privilege and challenge to wo.... Read More

Senators White and Reeves announce $532,928 in Highway Safety Grants for Rutherford County

Aug 26, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Rutherford County State Senators Dawn White and Shane Reeves said today that nine Hi­­­ghway Safety Grants have been awarded to promote public safety on Rutherford.... Read More

40 Year Old Man Reported as Missing in Murfreesboro

Aug 25, 2020 at 07:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police have entered a 40-year old man into their missing person reports. Terry "Ty" Weldon of Murfreesboro was reported missing on August 14, 2020. The last known.... Read More