Tennessee

Tennessee Weekly Gas Price Update

Sep 21, 2020 at 09:40 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.91/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations. Gas prices in Tennessee.... Read More

2020 MTSU Homecoming Week features virtual shoebox parade, some in-person activities

Sep 21, 2020 at 07:46 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — There will be a mix of in-person and virtual activities for Middle Tennessee State University students, alumni and friends of the university as the.... Read More

TDEC Offers Teachers Toolkits for Earth Science Week

Sep 18, 2020 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in partnership with the American Geosciences Institute, will distribute a limited number of Earth Science Week.... Read More

Secretary of State Announces Essay Contest and Scholarship Opportunity for Tennessee Students Who Serve as Poll Officials

Sep 18, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is launching a new essay contest for students age 16 and older who serve as poll officials for the Nov. 3 election. “Ser.... Read More

New from MTSU: America's racial justice protests are bringing hope, thoughtful change amid conflict, MTSU panelists agree

Sep 18, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.— Many Americans, whether they're observers or participants, are feeling overwhelmed by 2020’s onslaught of protests, pandemics and politics, bu.... Read More

Tennessee Treasurer Returns Over $10K in Unclaimed Property to Rutherford County government

Sep 18, 2020 at 08:39 am by WGNS

State Senators Shane Reeves and Dawn White joined State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. to return $10,617.79 in Unclaimed Property to Mayor Bill Ketron on behalf of Rutherford.... Read More

State Rep. Tim Rudd releases 2021 legislative survey

Sep 18, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, today released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 34 for essential feedback.The survey questi.... Read More

Fake ID Case in Murfreesboro - Subject Identified

Sep 17, 2020 at 03:47 pm by WGNS News

Detectives in Murfreesboro working fraud cases involving the same individual were able to identify their culprit, thanks to those who took the time to view the above photo and.... Read More

Tennessee Sends Resources to Florida for Hurricane Sally Response

Sep 17, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The State of Tennessee deployed urban search and rescue resources to Florida today to support emergency officials and the on-going Hurricane Sally response.The team was origin.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry to introduce “Pathway to Prosperity” legislation during 2021 legislative session

Sep 16, 2020 at 11:27 am by WGNS

State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) is preparing to introduce “Pathway to Prosperity” legislation for the 2021 legislative session in efforts to support Te.... Read More

MTSU leads state’s locally governed schools in enrollment growth for fall

Sep 16, 2020 at 11:22 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University reported the largest year-over-year gains in enrollment this fall among the state’s locally governed h.... Read More

One Company Announces a Cut to Tennessee Auto Insurance Rates 9.5%

Sep 16, 2020 at 05:45 am by WGNS

Driving behaviors across the country continue to evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on current trends, State Farm® is working to reduce auto insurance rates in Ten.... Read More

Special Kids Golf Classic

Sep 15, 2020 at 10:56 am by WGNS

In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the 2020 Special Kids Play “FORE” The Kids Golf Classic has been constructed around recommended health precautions. This.... Read More

UPDATE: Over $8,000 in Sunglasses Stolen in Murfreesboro - Shoplifters Not Caught

Sep 15, 2020 at 10:33 am by WGNS

The case involving the theft of over $8,000 in sunglasses remains OPEN. The theft in question occurred at the Sunglass Hut in The Avenue on August 17, 2020. Murfreesboro Polic.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Trend Lower as Tropical Storm Sally Approaches Gulf Coast

Sep 15, 2020 at 09:48 am by WGNS

The Tennessee gas price average continues to trend lower as Tropical Storm Sally moves toward the Gulf Coast. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.94&.... Read More

Jobs Available in Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2020 at 09:29 am by WGNS

While the unemployment numbers are high, there are opportunities galore.Local jobs are readily available, in fact Rutherford County has over 4,000 jobs that are currently open.... Read More

Tennessee’s State Capitol the Subject of New Book Published by the Tennessee Department of State

Sep 15, 2020 at 08:56 am by WGNS

Tennessee’s State Capitol is the subject of a new book called Tennessee State Capitol: A Tennessee Treasure, published by the Office of Secretary of State Tre Harge.... Read More

Tennessee Supreme Court Enters Order Permanently Disbarring Attorney

Sep 14, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Supreme Court today entered an order permanently disbarring an attorney from practicing law in Tennessee. A lawyer is “disbarred,” that is, exp.... Read More

SMYRNA: Wings of Freedom Fish Fry fundraiser this past Saturday

Sep 14, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The 18th annual Smyrna Rotary Club Wings of Freedom Fish Fry was held this past Saturday (9/12/2020). This year, the fundraiser was a mixture of drive-thru and online, accordi.... Read More

Lost Wages Assistance program Announces: $300 Unemployment Payments Ending

Sep 11, 2020 at 11:40 am by WGNS

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has informed the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) funding for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program.... Read More

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