Tennessee Highway Patrol

DRIVING DATA: Rutherford County Fatal Crashes Rise Despite Statewide Decline in Tennessee

May 27, 2026 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Tennessee recorded one of its safest Memorial Day travel weekends in recent years, with the Tennessee Highway Patrol investigati.... Read More

Tennessee Officials Urge Parents to Use Free “Baby in the Back” Hangtags This Summer

May 21, 2026 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tenn. - With summer temperatures beginning to climb across Tennessee, state leaders and safety advocates are once again urging parents and caregivers to take extra prec.... Read More

Resturaunt Kitchen Fire, School Funding Concerns, Patriot Drive Shooting & AI Image Case | May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Saturday morning kitchen fire at Southern Still Tennessee Bar and Grill on South Church Street f.... Read More

Pedestrian Killed Friday Night on I-840 in Rutherford County, Interstate Shut Down for Hours

May 16, 2026 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - A tragic crash involving a pedestrian forced the complete shutdown of Interstate 840 in Rutherford County late Friday night (May 15, 2026) and into.... Read More

Buchanan Elementary Students Unhurt in Morning Crash on Manchester Pk., Pickup Driver Taken To ER

Apr 09, 2026 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A Thursday‑morning crash on Manchester Pike sent a scare through families at Buchanan Elementary, but officials say every child and adult on the scho.... Read More

MPD and THP Join Forces to Crack Down on Seatbelt Violations

Mar 27, 2026 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Police and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are teaming up again—this time with a shared goal of getting more drivers and passengers to buckle up..... Read More

THP: Driver Injured After Two Freightliners Collide on I‑840 on Friday Night

Feb 14, 2026 at 06:58 am by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY (WGNS) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol says one person was injured Friday (2/13/2026) night after a fiery two‑vehicle crash on Interstate 840 near mile marker 7.... Read More

Teacher Incentives, Police Manhunt, DUI Checkpoints & Major MTSU Housing Project | Feb. 6, 2026

Feb 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, February 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County School Board considers a $4,000 sign-on bonus to attract.... Read More

Jackknifed Semi Blocks Lanes on I-24 East Near I-840, Causing Morning Delays

Feb 03, 2026 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — (WGNS) A jackknifed tractor-trailer caused significant traffic delays Tuesday morning on Interstate 24 Eastbound in Rutherford County n.... Read More

THP Welfare Checks After Ice Storm; Rutherford County Families Urged to Use TBI Hotline

Jan 27, 2026 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - As Rutherford County continues digging out from the ice and snow storm that swept across Middle Tennessee, state officials have launched a coo.... Read More

I-24 Westbound at S. Church St. Shut Down: Icy Roads and Jackknifed Trucks

Jan 25, 2026 at 05:44 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - 5:45pm Report - Icy roads have brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 24 toward Nashville this afternoon. Officials have completely shut do.... Read More

FRIDAY Is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Jan 08, 2026 at 04:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents are being encouraged to take a moment Friday, Jan. 9, to recognize the men and women who serve in law enforceme.... Read More

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Five Impaired Drivers Arrested at Sobriety Checkpoint in Murfreesboro

Dec 17, 2025 at 07:31 pm by WGNS News

5MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Five impaired drivers were arrested during a sobriety checkpoint conducted Friday on Rutherford Boulevard in Murfreesboro, according to the Ru.... Read More

Fatal I-840 Collision Claims Life of Vietnam Veteran John “Frank” Spickler

Dec 11, 2025 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD / WILSON COUNTY, TN) WGNS has new information on a serious auto accident that occurred this past week on I-840 between Murfreesboro and Lebanon, Tennessee..... Read More

UPDATE: Three Injured in Fiery Crash on I-840 Monday Night

Oct 22, 2025 at 01:17 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Here’s an update on the fiery two-car crash that occurred around 6:30 Monday evening, October 20, 2025. The eastbound lane of I-840, heading toward Le.... Read More

No Students Hurt After Two Rutherford County School Buses Collide in La Vergne

Oct 20, 2025 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A crash involving two Rutherford County school buses Monday morning in La Vergne left one person injured, according to school officials..... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Former Sheriff Robert Arnold Enters Congressional Race, Firefighters Rescue Resident, and Tennessee Ranks High for Dangerous Driving | Oct. 15, 2025

Oct 15, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Political Comeback: Former Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold announces his candidacy for Congress in Tennessee&rsq.... Read More