Rutherford County

UPDATE: Ride-Share Hits and Kills 10-Year-Old Boy on Middle Tennessee Boulevard

Nov 02, 2026 at 04:54 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A ride-share vehicle struck and killed a 10-year-old boy on Middle Tennessee Boulevard near Silver Court on Friday (October 30th). The fatal coll.... Read More

Cripple Creek Cloggers Shine as One of Rutherford County's Greatest 4-H Success Stories

Nov 01, 2026 at 08:52 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - As 4-H continues developing over a century of young leaders across Tennessee, one Rutherford County tradition stands out as a remarkable ex.... Read More

Buc-ee's Delivers First Brisket Sandwiches to Rutherford County Deputies Ahead of Murfreesboro Opening

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:52 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies received an unexpected delivery this week when Buc-ee's brought its first official "brisket on.... Read More

La Vergne Police File Attempted Murder Charges Following Violent Domestic Call

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:48 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Police Department (LVPD) officers arrested a suspect on multiple felony charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, fol.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Clear Gateland Drive Home After False Alarm

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers surrounded a Gateland Drive residence and flew a drone inside on Monday (October 26th) after a homeo.... Read More

PODCAST - Rutherford County Updates: Smyrna Airport Expansion, Infrastructure, and Local Growth

Oct 28, 2026 at 09:54 am

PODCAST (Above) - On today's podcast of "The Action Line" on WGNS Radio, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Mayor Randy Allen to discuss recent developm.... Read More

UPDATE | Kymari House Secures Downtown Facility Following Reversal by Landlord

Oct 27, 2026 at 04:58 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Kymari House will remain at its longtime facility at 308 North Spring Street after its landlord agreed to let the nonprofit stay indefinitely, ave.... Read More

Big Bad Breakfast Opens in Historic Murfreesboro Downtown Space

Oct 27, 2026 at 04:10 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big Bad Breakfast began full service Tuesday (October 27th) inside the former City Cafe building at 113 East Main Street in downtown Murfreesboro..... Read More

Rutherford County Wins State Leadership Award for Student Financial Literacy

Oct 26, 2026 at 06:51 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County earned top state honors after the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission presented the community with the 2026 Financial Litera.... Read More

Middle Point Debate Intensifies as Residents Demand More Oversight

Oct 24, 2026 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The battle over the future of Middle Point Landfill continues to intensify as Rutherford County residents, local leaders and state regulators rem.... Read More

Navigating Personal Injury Claims and Preserving Evidence with Attorney Brandon Bass

Oct 23, 2026 at 10:32 am

PODCAST - You will find today's show interesting and full of great details! In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Attorney Brandon Bass from.... Read More

Read to Succeed Literacy Program & Rutherford County Community Updates

Oct 23, 2026 at 10:30 am

Discover the vibrant heart of Murfreesboro as host Bill Wilson sits down with local legend Meredith Thomas to discuss the upcoming 20th annual Read to Succeed Spelling Bee a.... Read More

Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed and Police Captain James Scott on Local Government & Community Safety

Oct 20, 2026 at 11:00 am

Discover what makes the Town of Smyrna thrive as Mayor Mary Esther Reed and Captain James Scott pull back the curtain on local government, community safety, and town growth..... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Honors Two Police Officers with STARS Awards for Saving Shooting Victims

Oct 15, 2026 at 09:35 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Mayor Shane McFarland officially recognized Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Officer Victor Morris and Officer Wade Lakin with STARS awards du.... Read More

Fixing Mental Health, Recidivism, and Prison Post-Release Care in Tennessee

Oct 15, 2026 at 11:00 am

When individuals leave the prison system without critical mental health care, the gap in treatment frequently leads to self-medication and re-arrest. Former Tennessee Depart.... Read More

Breaking the Silence: Ericka Downing on Navigating Domestic Violence Recovery

Oct 14, 2026 at 11:22 am

In this episode of The Action Line podcast, host Scott Walker sits down with Ericka Downing, the Executive Director of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Murfr.... Read More

Rutherford County Data Center Moratorium, Library Lawsuit & Hell's Kitchen Winner Opens Restaurant | Oct. 14, 2026

Oct 14, 2026 at 04:30 am by WGNS

In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium: The Planning Commission unanimously recommends a one-year pause on new data center deve.... Read More

Rutherford County Planning Commission Unanimously Backs One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers

Oct 13, 2026 at 09:38 pm by WGNS

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Rutherford County is one step closer to temporarily restricting new data center development after th.... Read More

Buc-ee's Sets November 16th Opening Date for Long-Awaited Murfreesboro Location

Oct 11, 2026 at 09:37 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- The countdown is on for Middle Tennessee's first Buc-ee's, as the popular Texas-based travel center chain prepares to open its massive new Murfrees.... Read More

I-24 Ramp Closures Rescheduled in Rutherford County, Multiple Weekends of Construction Planned

Oct 11, 2026 at 09:22 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS)- Drivers traveling Interstate 24 through Rutherford County should prepare for several weekends of ramp closures and traffic disruptions as the Tennessee D.... Read More
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