Rutherford County

Driving Statistics Highlight Road Safety Concerns in Rutherford County as 2023 Comes to a Close

Dec 28, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the year draws to an end, driving statistics for Rutherford County reveal both areas of improvement and causes for concern. Accordin.... Read More

Unemployment Rates Drop Across Tennessee, Rutherford County Among the Lowest

Dec 28, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - New data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development reveals encouraging news for Tennessee as the unemployment rates decre.... Read More

Auto Thefts, Robbery and More in Murfreesboro and Throughout Tennessee

Dec 28, 2023 at 11:29 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In the past 4-weeks alone, Murfreesboro has seen a staggering 530+ crime reports, spanning a range of offenses to include assault, burglary, fraud,.... Read More

La Vergne Urges Residents to Participate in Special Census for Community Benefit

Dec 27, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A special census is underway in northern Rutherford County, where officials believe their population has grown by several thousand residents since U.S..... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Walmart Theft Suspect

Dec 27, 2023 at 09:28 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN — The Smyrna Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying a possible theft suspect captured on surveillance cameras at Walmar.... Read More

Discovering Details about The Battle of Stones River on the 161st Anniversary and The Eve of Battle in Rutherford County

Dec 27, 2023 at 10:48 am by Producer

Today, host Chip Walters learns about the Battle of Stones River on the 161st Anniversary and The Eve of Battle in Rutherford County. Joining Chip Walters on the WGNS RoundT.... Read More

Stride into the New Year: Murfreesboro's New Year's Day 5k Promotes Health and Community Wellness

Dec 27, 2023 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

MURFEESBORO, TN - As the clock ticks down to welcome the dawn of a new year, residents of Murfreesboro are gearing up for a unique and invigorating way to kickstart 20.... Read More

POLITICAL: James S. Kennedy, Retired Physician, Announces Candidacy as Committed Delegate for Nikki Haley in 4th Congressional District

Dec 22, 2023 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, Tennessee - In an announcement that reverberated through Tennessee's political landscape, retired physician James S. Kennedy, MD, revealed his designation as a candida.... Read More

Nurses Bring Holiday Magic to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital's NICU

Dec 22, 2023 at 09:57 am by WGNS News

In a heartwarming tradition that has become synonymous with the spirit of the season, Nurses Kim Meek and Olivia Sizemore have once again transformed Ascension Saint Thomas.... Read More

This Christmas, Noah Needs a New Kidney

Dec 22, 2023 at 07:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - 14-Year-old Noah Garcia in Murfreesboro, is in need of a new kidney this Christmas. He is currently one of about five on the transplant list at Va.... Read More

Increased Delivery of Road Projects in Rutherford County as TDOT Heads Into 2024

Dec 21, 2023 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A landmark move earlier this year should lead to an increased delivery of road projects as we head into the New Year. The Transportatio.... Read More

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Taking a More In-Depth Look at the Recently Opened MMC Westlawn

Dec 19, 2023 at 11:58 pm by WGNS News

In our continued coverage of the ever-changing landscape of the medical community in Murfreesboro, WGNS takes a closer look into the new MMC Westlawn on Shores Road ne.... Read More

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Two Afternoon Fires in Murfreesboro Only 57-Minutes Apart

Dec 19, 2023 at 10:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - In a heated sequence of events on Tuesday, Murfreesboro faced not one but two separate fires in less than an hour of each other. The first inciden.... Read More

UPDATE: Jury Trial Set for 2-Kentucky Men Facing First-Degree Murder Charges in 2020 Killing of U.S. Veteran in Murfreesboro

Dec 19, 2023 at 10:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The July 2020 murder of Erick Bixler, affectionately known as Maverick by friends, will soon make a progressive turn as two Kentucky residents, Chris.... Read More

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