Tennessee

Second Chances in Tennessee: Legal Aid Society Helps Formerly Incarcerated Rebuild Their Lives

May 09, 2025 at 03:10 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE — One in three adults in the United States has a criminal record — whether it’s an arrest, conviction, or incarceration. That staggering num.... Read More

Tennessee Unveils Historic Transportation Funding Boost Without Raising Taxes

May 08, 2025 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

For the first time, Tennessee’s annual budget includes recurring General Fund dollars dedicated to transportation, a move set to transform infrastructure development acr.... Read More

Smyrna Native Honored for Exceptional Service in U.S. Navy Submarine Force

May 05, 2025 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, SAN DIEGO - A proud moment for the town of Smyrna, Tennessee, as one of its own, Senior Chief Fire Control Technician (Submarine) Christopher.... Read More

Court Denies Appeal Over DUI Sentencing Challenge in Rutherford County

May 05, 2025 at 07:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected an appeal by Joseph George Schenck, who argued that his sentence in multiple criminal cas.... Read More

Tennessee Claws Its Way Back to Third Place in the Great Gas Price Games - Rutherford Co. Prices UP

May 05, 2025 at 06:27 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - It’s been a wild ride on the great American gas price rollercoaster, and Tennessee is thrilled to be back in the race for the coveted title of “Cheapes.... Read More

Insurance Must Treat Mental and Physical Health Equally, Say Tennessee Commissioners

May 01, 2025 at 11:10 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month. In supporting the gubernatorial proclamation, the Ten.... Read More

Murfreesboro Halts Special Census Amid Statewide Shift to Annual Population Estimates

Apr 22, 2025 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City of Murfreesboro has officially suspended its special census efforts following the Tennessee General Assembly's approval of leg.... Read More

Unsung Heroes: Rutherford County Honors Telecommunicators

Apr 18, 2025 at 09:05 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Public Safety officials celebrate and thank the Rutherford County Telecommunicators during National Public Safety.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks Among Nation’s Top States for New Hotel Growth Since 2019

Apr 15, 2025 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the hospitality industry rebounds from the travel slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennessee has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sta.... Read More

MTSU student-golfer's father along with grandparents killed Friday in Polk County plane crash!

Apr 12, 2025 at 11:49 pm by WGNS

Polk County, TN - A tragic plane crash in Polk County on Friday (4/11/2025) afternoon claimed the lives of three individuals, including the father and grandparents of Mid.... Read More

Ram's Redbud Road Report in Construction Zones

Apr 12, 2025 at 08:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - You're experiencing one of the fabled "Tennessee Winters". This one is officially known as "Redbud Winter". It comes when the redbud trees are in bloom, and.... Read More

Man Arrested for Rape of a Child; Investigation Began After 11-Year-Old Victim Gave Birth

Apr 11, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN – Metro Nashville Youth Service detectives arrested a 19-year-old man for rape of a child as the result of an investigation that began after the girl gave.... Read More

Food Insecurity Among Tennessee Families Remains at 39% for 3rd Year

Apr 02, 2025 at 08:04 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Four in 10 Tennessee parents reported unmet food, utility or housing needs for their families within the last 12 months, according to data from the Vander.... Read More

Police: Speeding Driver with Open Alcohol Containers Kills Two in I-24 Wreck

Mar 27, 2025 at 02:16 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE Nashville, TN - At approximately 1:15 Thursday (3/27/2027) morning, a devastating collision on I-24 East near the Rutherford-Davidson County line claimed the lives of a.... Read More

SJR001 Passes: Voters to Decide on Property Tax Ban in 2026

Mar 27, 2025 at 12:07 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - This week, the Tennessee Senate passed SJR001, which will amend the state constitution to ban statewide property taxes. To pass, SJR001 required a two-thirds m.... Read More

Ascension: Solution to Nursing Shortage

Mar 25, 2025 at 04:52 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Amid a growing shortage of nurses across Tennessee, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital is taking proactive steps to address the issue by hosting a free &ldqu.... Read More

La Vergne Man Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges After Police Search

Mar 19, 2025 at 05:03 pm by Chandelar Williams

LA VERGNE, TENN. – A months-long narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a suspected drug distributor in La Vergne, authorities confirmed. Dajuion Shaw, 31.... Read More

Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra Cancels April Concert Amid Financial Challenges, Plans Special Christmas Event

Mar 13, 2025 at 07:31 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) has announced the cancellation of its Thursday, April 24, 2022, “Spring Spectacular” concert due to s.... Read More

Higher Interest Rate Caps on Certain Loans. It passed TN Senate. What will House do?

Mar 08, 2025 at 09:13 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Tennessee Senate passed Senate Bill #694 with a 22-4 vote, paving the way for higher interest rate caps on certain persona.... Read More

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Main Street Murfreesboro Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Mar 04, 2025 at 09:04 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Walnut House was alive with celebration Tuesday evening (3/4/2025) as MAIN STREET MURFREESBORO celebrated its 40th anniversary. Anne Davis said the prog.... Read More