Rutherford County

Different Generations of People, Commentary by County Commissioner Craig Harris

Jun 04, 2023 at 10:15 pm by WGNS News

Today, Commissioner Harris takes a look at the different generations (Gen X, Gen Z, Millennials, Baby Boomers, etc.) that live and work in Rutherford County and throughout Ame.... Read More

AAA Offers Safety Tips as Temperatures Rise in Tennessee

Jun 02, 2023 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

With forecasts predicting temperatures in the 90's for portions of the state this weekend, AAA is urging motorists to keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during what i.... Read More

The District Attorney’s Office of Rutherford County Updates WGNS Listeners on Court Cases, Cold Cases and the Law

Jun 02, 2023 at 09:04 am by WGNS News

On the Action Line, we were joined by the Rutherford County District Attorney’s Office with host J. Paul Newman, who is a retired Assistant District Attorney. Today, Dis.... Read More

Consolidated Utility District Employees in Rutherford County Honored

Jun 02, 2023 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – When your career provides an essential service to the community, continuous learning is vital. Like funding given for academics and athletics, scho.... Read More

Hundreds of Dollars' Worth of Liquor Reportedly Stolen in Murfreesboro

Jun 01, 2023 at 10:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Lot’s of adult beverages were taken in two recent theft’s that were reported in Murfreesboro. The theft’s occurred about a week befo.... Read More

Over $1,400 in Merchandise Shoplifted from Bath & Body Works in Murfreesboro - Theft Allegedly Included Lot's of Candles

Jun 01, 2023 at 10:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro Police continue to investigate a color coordinated duo accused of stealing more than $1,400 worth of goods during a recent shopping exped.... Read More

VA Tennessee Valley celebrates LGBTQ+ Veterans with first-ever Pride Counts Events

Jun 01, 2023 at 09:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is inviting Middle Tennesseans to celebrate Pride Month at the Pride Counts at TVHS event on Wednesday,.... Read More

Non-Profit A Soldier's Child Announces the Pre-Sell of their New Tennessee License Plate

Jun 01, 2023 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A Soldier's Child Foundation has announced a new Tennessee license plate. The Smyrna based non-profit told WGNS these specialty plates are only availab.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Woman Beats Cancer, Embarks on Personal "Tour de France"

Jun 01, 2023 at 06:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

June is National Cancer Survivor Month and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and the new Westlawn hospitals in Murfreesboro are two of multiple Ascension locations that are ho.... Read More

UPDATE: Mixed-Use Development of South Church Street at NW Broad Street to Include Living, Office, Retail Space and Possible Hotel

Jun 01, 2023 at 10:45 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Plans appear to be in a holding pattern for the development of more than a block of property along NW Broad Street between Vine and Sout.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Continues to Aim for an Impact or Development Fee to Help Pay for Growth

May 31, 2023 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr said that we continue to struggle with the means to pay for growth... Carr said that other municipalities have the abi.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Kicks Off Friday Night Live Summer Concerts this Friday Night

May 31, 2023 at 04:24 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – This Friday, June 2nd - Main Street Murfreesboro is officially kicking off the summer by hosting the season's first Friday Night Live concert..... Read More

Enhanced Treatment Helps Fast Nicotine Metabolizers Quit Smoking

May 31, 2023 at 10:06 am by WGNS News

STUDY - A study from Vanderbilt researchers has found that enhanced treatment support can help smokers who have more difficulty quitting because they are fast metabolizers of.... Read More

UPDATE: Mother of Children found by La Vergne Police Located

May 30, 2023 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE, TN – UPDATE: WGNS is following a bizarre story that unfolded on the west side of Rutherford County Tuesday... In La Vergne, three young children were.... Read More

LOCATED SAFE - Murfreesboro Police Confirm Missing Woman Has Been Found

May 30, 2023 at 06:38 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, TN - A 49-year-old Murfreesboro woman who was reported as missing, according to Murfreesboro Public Safety Information Officer Larry Flowers, h.... Read More

House and Senate Members from Rutherford County Push for Medical Facilities to Better Update Bed Availability, Especially for Mental Health Treatment

May 30, 2023 at 06:06 pm by WGNS News

Hear this entire story in a snapshot in less than 2-minutes... RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Mental health issues continue to grow among society and help for those who are bu.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Move Up Slightly on Tuesday

May 30, 2023 at 07:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g on Tuesday (05/30/2023), according to GasBuddy.... Read More

Commentary by Commissioner Harris: Wokeism

May 29, 2023 at 09:02 pm by WGNS News

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Greenway Additions, a Skate Park and a Pump Track are All on the Horizon for Murfreesboro

May 26, 2023 at 07:22 am by WGNS News

The Murfreesboro Greenway System continues to grow… That was Parks and Rec. Director Nate Williams. He also stated that planning is in place to look at future Greenway.... Read More

USA BMX Music City Nationals Rocks Middle Tennessee in Music City

May 25, 2023 at 08:09 pm by WGNS News

Near the banks of J. Percy Priest Lake, hundreds of professional and amateur BMX riders from across the country will descend on Nashville this Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28,.... Read More