UPDATE: Fatal Accident on I-24 East in Murfreesboro this Past Sunday

Mar 18, 2024 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) WGNS now has further details on the Sunday morning accident that tragically claimed a life at precisely 4:56 AM this past weekend. The incident occurred o.... Read More

Pothole Predicament Plagues Rutherford County Roads After Winter Wallop

Jan 25, 2024 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Recent icy and snowy weather, coupled with the strategic application of over 400 tons of salt in areas like Smyrna, has left Rutherford County roads.... Read More

Lane Closure on I-24 West in Murfreesboro Due to Potholes, Drivers Advised of Delays

Jan 24, 2024 at 05:39 pm by Chandelar Williams

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has taken the precautionary measure of closing a lane on Interstate 24 West in Murfreesboro, as multiple drivers encountered flat tires resulting.... 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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Toyota Prius collides with truck on I-24 - - All airbags deployed, no injuries

Apr 10, 2022 at 11:21 am by WGNS

The wreck evidently looked much worse than it was, according to the drivers of cars that passed-by the accident scene on April 9, 2022. All airbags were deployed in a 2021 Toy.... Read More
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UPDATE: I-24 Open, Tanker Crash, Major Fuel Spill, No Serious Injuries, Road Repaired

Mar 17, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

  Click above photo to see multiple pictures - Interstate 24 had to be shut down on Thursday morning, due to an accident involving a semi-truck overturning&nbs.... Read More
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Big Rig Crash around 11 AM on Saturday Lead's to I-24 East Shut Down

Feb 12, 2022 at 12:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Shortly before 11:00 o'clock Saturday morning (2/12/2022) a tractor-trailer rig and a pickup crashed on I-24 eastbound (toward Chattanooga), between I-840.... Read More

Detectives Continue Investigating Rutherford County Mother and Daughter Shot at Along I-24 Sunday Evening

Feb 03, 2022 at 09:46 am by WGNS

In the nearby Antioch area, Metro Nashville Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver who shot at a Rutherford County woman and her two.... Read More

Child from Amber Alert Case located in Rutherford County, TN after Mother Murdered - Now Returning Home with Adult Sister

Jan 12, 2022 at 10:06 am by WGNS

Three-year-old Riley Bockes, who was the subject of an Amber Alert from North Carolina last week, is returning home, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office reported.Riley wa.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor to make significant economic development announcement Thursday

Dec 08, 2021 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland, corporate executives, along with state and local officials, will make a significant announcement of Middle Tennessee regional interest on.... Read More

Developers Eyeing Land on NW Broad Street at I-840 for Large Scale Project

Dec 02, 2021 at 12:36 pm by WGNS

A future development could take place along Broad Street in Murfreesboro between Interstate 840 and the Harley Davidson dealership. Murfreesboro City Manager Craig Tindall sta.... Read More

I-24 Shooting, Man In Critical Condition

Nov 26, 2021 at 06:16 am by WGNS

(Davidson County - Rutherford County Line)  There was a shooting on I-24 around 8:30PM Wednesday night (11/24/2021).  The incident occured in the eastbound lane .... Read More

Construction to be PAUSED for Memorial Day Weekend

May 26, 2021 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 28 through 6:00.... Read More

FOUR Shootings on Rutherford County Interstates

May 12, 2021 at 09:39 am by WGNS

One driver escaped injury when another motorist fired a handgun into his car Friday on Interstate 24, Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies said.In unrelated cases, anoth.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force Releases Details of Citations in 40 to 40 Operation

Apr 21, 2021 at 11:57 am by WGNS

Eighty-one drivers received citations for speeding last Friday during “Operation 40 to 40” on Interstate 840 from Dickson County to Wilson County, a Tennessee High.... Read More

UPDATE: Shooting on I-24 near Smyrna

Apr 21, 2021 at 11:40 am by WGNS

A man escaped injury when another driver fired two bullets into his car Monday morning on Interstate 24 near Smyrna, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said.Driver.... 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

TDOT Working to Repair Potholes on Highway and Interstate System

Mar 01, 2021 at 07:16 am by WGNS

Pothole repair continues, as a result of the recent ice and snow that hit Middle Tennessee.The repairs to city and county roads are being performed by the Rutherford County Hi.... Read More

Tractor Trailer Truck Brakes Catch Fire on I-24 Tuesday

Sep 16, 2020 at 11:15 am by WGNS

There was a tractor trailer truck fire on I-24 Tuesday, just before the lunch hour. Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue responded to the scene at 11:13am. When units arrived, they re.... Read More