Middle Tennessee Electric

Steered Straight Too Furniture & Thrift: Supporting Youth Addiction & Bullying Prevention

Oct 06, 2026 at 11:05 am

Local non-profit initiatives can completely transform community youth outreach through simple, everyday thrift shopping. Jennifer Sanchez of Steered Straight 2 Furniture and.... Read More

Rutherford County History & Recovery Court: Inside Murfreesboro’s Legacy

Oct 05, 2026 at 10:31 am

Local history meets second chances as WGNS host Andy Hersher sits down with Bill Wilson—famously known as "Mr. Murfreesboro"—for a deep dive into the heritage, c.... Read More

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County: College Tours, 40th Anniversary & David Spade Announcement

Oct 02, 2026 at 11:02 am

Empowering youth through life-changing college tours and community support can completely redefine a young person’s future path. Beth Hackett, Director of Resource Dev.... Read More

Former Tennessee Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Ryan King Joining MTE

Oct 01, 2026 at 09:22 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has named Ryan King as its new Chief External Relations Officer, putting the former Tennessee Department.... Read More

PODCAST - Navigating the Growth Explosion: Newly Elected Mayor Randy Allen on the Future of Rutherford County

Sep 30, 2026 at 07:39 am

PODCAST (Click Play Above) - On this interview, host Scott Walker welcomes the newly elected Rutherford County Mayor, Randy Allen, for an in-depth conversation about steppin.... Read More

Library Director Sues After Book Relocation Dispute; TBI Investigates Murfreesboro Daycare | Sept. 25, 2026

Sep 25, 2026 at 04:15 am

Friday, September 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County Library System director Luann James files a federal lawsuit followi.... Read More

MTE Advises Residents to Monitor Energy Usage Following Unprecedented September Heat Wave

Sep 24, 2026 at 09:23 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Throughout the first three weeks of September, Middle Tennessee and the Volunteer State as a whole experienced record-breaking high te.... Read More

Habitat Building Wall Panels for 216th Rutherford County Home

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:30 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity will hold its 11th Annual "Build It Forward" Panel Build on Saturday (September 26th). The event runs.... Read More

Dump Truck Crash Cleared After Knocking Down Power Pole in Smyrna

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:20 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Emergency crews cleared the scene of a single-vehicle collision involving a dump truck and a utility pole that forced a temporary closure of Rocky Fork.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Turns to Mega-Batteries and Quantum Research to Tackle Rising Power Costs

Aug 26, 2026 at 10:08 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is preparing to launch a large-scale battery storage initiative designed to help stabilize the local pow.... Read More

Commissioner Admits Taking Campaign Sign, License Plate Reader Debate & Major Murfreesboro Growth | Aug. 25, 2026

Aug 25, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Commissioner Rommel McMurray enters a conditional guilty plea to misdemeanor.... Read More

MTE Re-Elects Board Members and Highlights Affordability at 2026 Annual Meeting

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:17 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric leadership updated cooperative members about the status of the organization and answered questions during its livestream.... Read More

Quantum Technology and Grid Power: Middle Tennessee Electric Partners with MTSU for the Future

Aug 20, 2026 at 12:38 am

PODCAST: WGNS Host Scott Walker talks to Brandon Wagner, Vice President of Strategy for Middle Tennessee Electric, and Dr. Jack Villanova, Assistant Professor of Physics and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Hotel Shooting, Heatwave Power Bills & La Vergne High Expansion | Aug. 14, 2026

Aug 14, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, August 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police charge 18-year-old Kendall Lucky with attempted second-degree murder and ot.... Read More

Heat, Not Rate Hikes, to Blame for Spiking Rutherford County Electric Bills

Aug 13, 2026 at 03:13 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - As a severe heatwave continues to grip the region, area residents may experience a slight shock when opening their electric bills. Some.... Read More

TVA STEM Grants: $1.5M Funding Opportunity for K-12 Teachers Explained

Aug 13, 2026 at 11:04 am

Unlock up to $5,000 in TVA STEM grants designed to fuel classroom innovation across the Tennessee Valley. Host Bryan Barrett sits down with Adam May from the Tennessee Valle.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Updates: Kirt Wade on Growth, Traffic, and Public Safety

Aug 13, 2026 at 11:02 am

Looking for the latest insights from the Murfreesboro City Council? Councilman Kirt Wade sits down to unpack the unique challenges and massive opportunities facing one of Te.... Read More

County Public Works Committee Votes for Six-Month Data Center Moratorium

Aug 05, 2026 at 07:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County leaders are stepping in to regulate commercial data centers before developers expand projects into rural communities. The Ruthe.... Read More

Influencer Marketing Trust Report: BBB Insights on Consumer Skepticism and Disclosure Rules

Aug 05, 2026 at 11:00 am

Influencer marketing drives a $24 billion domestic industry, yet consumer trust in social media creators is rapidly collapsing. In this breakdown, host Bryan Barrett speaks wi.... Read More

Rutherford County Economic Development: Growth, Workforce & Chamber Insights

Jul 23, 2026 at 11:18 am

Rutherford County economic development is undergoing a massive transformation, shifting toward high-wage job creation, expanding healthcare hubs, and strategic infrastructur.... Read More