Environmental Protection
Rutherford County Residents Can Drop Off Household Chemicals Free of Charge Saturday
Oct 24, 2025 at 12:58 am by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will host a mobile household hazardous waste collection event in Rutherford County.... Read More
Kirtland’s Snake Gets Another Chance at Federal Protections in Tennessee and Beyond
Jul 02, 2024 at 09:26 am by WGNS News
Found quietly slithering through wetlands in Tennessee is the elusive Kirtland’s snake. Boasting a rare red-to-pink undercarriage, this small, nonvenomous cr.... Read More
RCFR Crews Battle Dump Truck Blaze, Prioritize Environment Protection
Apr 17, 2024 at 03:52 pm by Chandelar Williams
Ruherford County, TN - Earlier today, the Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) sprang into action in response to a report of a dump truck engulfed in flames. Engine 51, Engine.... Read More