LaVergne

The Latest News from the Local Library System

Aug 16, 2021 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

The local library system continues to offer great programs and opportunities in Rutherford County. Hear the latest news from the library below: Rutherford County Librar.... Read More

Convicted Felon with Pending Charges for the Rape of a Child is WANTED by Local Law Enforcement

Aug 16, 2021 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and Special Victims Unit is attempting to locate 34-year-old Eric Branch.Branch is wanted on multiple fel.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Address Accelerated Learning Initiatives for Students Affected by Pandemic

Aug 12, 2021 at 08:49 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools already has plans in motion to accelerate learning for students who experienced learning loss during the 2020-2021 school year as a result of the COV.... Read More

Oakland alums return to marvel at Mechatronics program expansion

Aug 10, 2021 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

It had been three years since Dhruv Patel had been in the mechatronics classroom at Oakland High School. After graduating in May 2018, Patel enrolled in the University o.... Read More

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Rutherford County Schools are BACK in Session - See ALL the Photos!

Aug 09, 2021 at 06:07 pm by WGNS

Schools are back in session and Monday was officially the first full day of classes for Rutherford County students. More than 48,000 students returned to 50 schools thr.... Read More

Habitat for Humanity in Rutherford County now building their 176th Home Locally

Aug 09, 2021 at 06:58 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity continues to make an impact on the lives of those in our community. Executive Director Terri Shultz notes, "Habitat does not&n.... Read More

UT Extension Rutherford County’s Amy Willis Honored as Outstanding 4-H Agent

Aug 06, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture recognized some of its top faculty, staff, researchers and Extension experts at UTIA’s annual awards and promotions.... Read More

La Vergne Police Out in Full Force for Beginning of School Year

Aug 04, 2021 at 10:15 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) As teachers and students prepare to return to the classroom the La Vergne Police Department is reminding drivers to be extra cautious in school zones and ne.... Read More

Grand Marshal Selected for 2021 Old Timers Festival Parade

Aug 03, 2021 at 06:45 pm by WGNS

The parade grand marshal for the 2021 Old Timers Festival has been selected by the La Vergne Parks and Recreation department. Donnie and Teresa Fergus have accepted the invita.... Read More

Tourism Recovery Continues in Rutherford County

Aug 02, 2021 at 11:12 am by WGNS

The Chamber of Commerce reports continued recovery in tourism, after the height of the COVID Pandemic hit communities like Rutherford County, Tennessee. The numbers are in and.... Read More

National Farmers Market Week Aug 1 - Aug 7: Local is Better

Jul 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Summer brings fresh produce and Tennessee will highlight peak season during National Farmers Market Week Aug. 1-7, 2021.“Farmers markets offer a variety of fresh, health.... Read More

Celebration – Creative Voices, Creative Visions

Jul 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

The MTSU Department of Art and Design announces a juried exhibition of regional, national, and international artists that embraces the extensive breadth and depth of arti.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: ‘Students helping students’

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:47 am by WGNS

Ashley Huerta was one of 440 high school students who participated in the traditional summer school program. The soon-to-be-junior at Smyrna High School was enrolled in h.... Read More

Program Helps Elderly and Disabled Residents who Lack AC or Fan During Hot Months

Jul 27, 2021 at 08:06 am by WGNS

The longstanding Cool-Aid program based in Murfreesboro continues to heat up as temperatures rise throughout Rutherford County.Started over 30-years ago, the volunteer based p.... Read More

Helping Others in Hard Times - Interview with Founders of Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro

Jul 23, 2021 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

WGNS' Scott Walker had a conversation with David and Marie Coggin, founders of Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro, about helping others and how the COVID Pandemic expanded who th.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: New online platform will assist adults wishing to complete diploma

Jul 21, 2021 at 04:41 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools is partnering with Graduation Alliance to make enrolling in its adult high school program more convenient for a greater number of potential students.... Read More

LEGAL AID SOCIETY: The federal eviction moratorium expires July 31: What renters need to know

Jul 21, 2021 at 10:22 am by WGNS

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s federal eviction moratorium will expire on July 31. According to The National Equity Atlas, approximately 167,000 househ.... Read More

Construction Road Closures Expected in Lake Forest Community

Jul 20, 2021 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, Tenn. - Road closures are expected in the coming months in the Lake Forest community as crews begin working on installing a new 24” water main. The new w.... Read More

1st In TN To Earn CFAI accreditation and ISO Class 1

Jul 19, 2021 at 10:09 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) becomes the first fire department in the state of Tennessee to hold simultaneous Commission on Fire Accreditatio.... Read More

Special blood drive held in memory of Ryan Steelman in LaVergne, TN

Jul 19, 2021 at 04:14 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The fourth annual American Red Cross blood drive held in memory of Ryan Steelman on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in La Vergne.This drive will ho.... Read More