Rutherford County

Most Medical Offices Still Require Face Coverings

Mar 15, 2021 at 06:54 am by WGNS

While the mask mandate has been lifted throughout Rutherford County, many businesses and medical offices continue to ask patrons, clients and guests to continue wearing a face.... Read More

Mask Mandate Is OVER In Rutherford County

Mar 15, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) A little over two-weeks ago, Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced that the county’s face covering order will be lifted effective Monday, Mar.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System expands COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled Veterans of all ages

Mar 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is offering COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled Veterans of all ages starting Friday, March 12.To request a vaccine appointment, enrolled Vete.... Read More

Largest Community Tree-Planting Event in America Set for March 20

Mar 11, 2021 at 02:11 pm by WGNS

In what organizers believe is the largest community tree planting event in America, thousands of volunteers have registered to plant more than 50,000 native trees including ev.... Read More

Operation Impact 24 from Kentucky to Georgia Friday

Mar 10, 2021 at 05:54 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers will focus on dangerous drivers during “Operation Impact 24: Interstate 24 for 24 Hours” Friday, March 12 on I.... Read More

Agricultural Enterprise Fund Applications Open

Mar 10, 2021 at 10:42 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting applications from agricultural, food, and forestry businesses to receive cost-share funding through its Agricultural.... Read More

Family Preservation Initiative Promises New Solutions To Help Vulnerable Children and Families

Mar 10, 2021 at 09:43 am by WGNS

A new, cutting-edge court program in Tennessee is changing the way the judiciary interacts with at-risk children and their families. This new program is right here in Rutherfo.... Read More

$20-Million Shortfall in Rutherford County Property Tax Collections Reversed on March 4th

Mar 09, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Rutherford County got quite the surprise on property tax payments…That was Rutherford County Trustee Teb Batey. Luckily, the $20-million shortfall on property tax payme.... Read More

Riverdale High School Hosts St. Baldrick’s Foundation “Brave the Shave” Head-Shaving Event to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

Mar 09, 2021 at 11:25 am by WGNS

With a Goal to Raise $50,000, Riverdale Faculty, Students, Friends, and Community Members Will Go Bald or Chop Their Locks...Riverdale High School will host a St. Baldric.... Read More

COLD CASE: Murder Victim Found at his Christiana Home, Relative Calls Funeral Home First and Not the Sheriff's Office

Mar 08, 2021 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

A murder that took place on January 16, 1980 remains unsolved and detectives are trying to figure out who had a motive to kill a recently retired Christiana postmaster. That.... Read More

UPDATE: I-24 Shooting Victim IMPROVING, Suspects IN CUSTODY

Mar 08, 2021 at 02:56 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: What was thought to be a road-rage incident in Rutherford County this past weekend, was actually a targeted crime.One suspect was charged with attempted first-deg.... Read More

2021 TSSAA Girls' and Boys' Basketball Tournaments Return

Mar 08, 2021 at 10:18 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) – The 2021 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) State Basketball Championships will take place this week at Murphy Center o.... Read More

Average Gas Prices for the Week in Rutherford County and Beyond

Mar 08, 2021 at 07:25 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have risen 7.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.55/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas prices.... Read More

THEY'RE BACK: Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department Country Ham Breakfast Scheduled for March 20th

Mar 08, 2021 at 06:19 am by WGNS

The Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for their country ham breakfasts again. The Fire Chief told WGNS that the upcoming breakfast will be on Saturday morning,.... Read More

Saturday "Road Rage" Shooting On I-24

Mar 06, 2021 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TN) One person suffered injuries during what is being investigated as a road rage situation on I-24 near I-840 in Murfreesboro. Reports indicate one subje.... Read More

Pursuit of Truck without drivers front / rear tires pulling trailer goes through Eagleville, TN

Mar 05, 2021 at 04:04 pm by WGNS

A lengthy police pursuit that went through Eagleville, TN on Friday ended in Marshall County, TN.Evidently, the chase started in Nolensville near Rocky Fork Road when pol.... Read More

Rutherford County Register of Deeds Recommends Registering on Free Land Alert Site to Lessen Risk of "Deed Theft"

Mar 05, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Register of Deeds Heather Dawbarn recommends property owners register on MyLandAlert.com, a free service that will alert.... Read More

Murfreesboro Based Company Named BEST Christian Workplace

Mar 05, 2021 at 07:17 am by WGNS

TwelveStone Health Partners, a leading provider of comprehensive medication services for chronic conditions, announced today that it was named a 2020 Certified Best Christian.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect in Six Hour Rutherford County Stand-off Facing Four More Charges

Mar 04, 2021 at 11:03 pm by WGNS

Four additional charges of aggravated assault were filed against an armed barricaded man who allegedly fired at Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies Wednesday during a s.... Read More

Speed Cushion Pilot Program dedicated to study of neighborhood traffic

Mar 04, 2021 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro recently installed traffic speed cushions on Alexander Boulevard to slow traffic on the busy stretch of roadway in a.... Read More