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Today's Show: Preserving Rutherford County's History: Uncovering Stories of Resilience and Heritage

Feb 26, 2024 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Today on the Action Line podcast (listen above), WGNS' Scott Walker had the pleasure of speaking with Margaret McKinley and Wilma McClain, who are d.... Read More

African American Cultural Celebration

Feb 21, 2024 at 09:57 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) – African American exhibits, cuisine, and much more will be featured Thursday, February 29, as Murfreesboro City Schools and Patterson Park Communit.... Read More

‘Juneteenth’ Celebrates Freedom in Murfreesboro June 15th - June 17th

Jun 10, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In 1806, Bradley Academy was built in Murfreesboro for the wealthy, only allowing white males to attend the school. Past President of the United States Jame.... Read More

JuneTeenth Celebration at Bradley Academy in Murfreesboro June 15th - June 17th

Apr 27, 2023 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

LISTEN ABOVE: Listen to the full interview above to learn more about JuneTeenth and Bradley Academy. In the interview, WGNS' Scott Walker talks to Vonchelle Stembridge, F.... Read More

African American blood donors needed in Rutherford County for those with sickle cell disease

Sep 09, 2022 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY — During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, the American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of a diverse blood supply to help meet the needs of.... Read More

Black History Month at MTSU celebrates love, health, wellness, relationships

Jan 26, 2022 at 04:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. --“Black Love: Health, Wellness, Relationships” is the theme of this year’s Black History Month celebration throughout February at M.... Read More

The Green Book equaled Safety for African American Families between 1936 and 1966 - Discussion / Film to be held in Murfreesboro

Jan 25, 2022 at 10:37 am by WGNS

Black History Month will take place in February and a special discussion will be held along with the presentation of two different documentaries in Murfreesboro. One of the do.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec discuss future changes and additions and later guest talk about an upcoming Black History Month event that focuses on life in the past

Jan 25, 2022 at 09:04 am by Producer

The Murfreesboro Parks Department talked about upcoming additions to area parks during the first half of the program. Our guest were Parks Director Nate Williams and Assistant.... Read More

African American woman fears her family's 115-Year-old farm on Arno Road could become a housing development

Jan 18, 2022 at 07:14 pm by WGNS

Just a few miles from Eagleville, Tennessee is the site of a 100-year-old farm that is owned by an African American family that could soon be turned into a housing develo.... Read More

Juneteenth to be Celebrated in Murfreesboro Over Three Day Period

Jun 03, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Juneteenth will be celebrated at the historic Bradley Academy in Murfreesboro over a three-day period. The event will start on Thursday June 17th and close with a final event.... Read More

Discovery Center: Black History Celebration on Feb. 28th in Murfreesboro

Feb 19, 2021 at 10:09 am by WGNS

On Sunday (2/28/21), stop by the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro for music, puppet shows, storytelling, and hands-on activities celebrating Black history, arts, & culture.... Read More

Black History Month: Pioneer in Media Frederick Douglass Died 126-Years Ago on This Week

Feb 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Frederick Douglass, known around the country and throughout the world for a huge list of inspirational movements and accomplishments – died 126 years ago on February 20,.... Read More