Rutherford County News

Officer-Involved Shootings Rise, Diesel Prices Surge & SNAP Costs Loom | Sept. 15, 2026

Sep 15, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee has already recorded more officer-involved shootings in 2026 than in all o.... Read More

Human Trafficking Sting, Murfreesboro Standoff & TBI Shooting Probe | Sept. 14, 2026

Sep 14, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, September 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A 37-year-old Murfreesboro man dies from self-inflicted gunshot wounds following a nearly fi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Announces Four Promotions Within Department

Sep 11, 2026 at 12:04 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) has announced the recent promotions of Brandon McCullough, Kelson Mulcahy, Christopher Spencer, and.... Read More

Truman Jones' Farewell Special

Sep 11, 2026 at 10:07 am

Honor the life, humor, and enduring legacy of former Rutherford County Sheriff and longtime WGNS radio host Truman Jones in this special re-airing of his final broadcast. Or.... Read More

I-840 Growth Plans, Wendy’s Investigation & I-24 Choice Lanes Scrutiny | Sep. 11, 2026

Sep 11, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, September 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland discusses major infrastructure and economic development p.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Host 9th Annual Light Up the Night Event in Murfreesboro

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:32 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Child Advocacy Center is bringing the community together this week to help victims of child abuse and child sexual abuse across Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Murfreesboro Kidnapping Standoff, Record Diesel Prices & $8.5M Land Deal | Sept. 9, 2026

Sep 09, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man faces two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping after a 90-minute.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Killed in Early Morning Stray Gunfire at Nashville Sam's Club

Sep 08, 2026 at 09:58 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A stray bullet from an early morning shootout outside a nearby nightspot pierced a metal wall at Sam’s Club on Antioch Pike in Nashville, killi.... Read More

Extreme Heat Risks Rise, Commissioner Pleads Guilty & Jordan McCullough Headlines Live in the Borough | Sept. 8, 2026

Sep 08, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Extreme heat remains a major concern across Middle Tennessee, with new research suggesting Ten.... Read More

MTSU Unveils $16M Stadium Upgrade, SWAT Team Praised for Life-Saving Response & Rutherford Tourism Tops $804M | Sep. 4, 2026

Sep 04, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, September 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A former Centennial Medical Center social worker is awaiting extradition to Tennessee after b.... Read More

Two-Vehicle Crash in Downtown Murfreesboro Causes Minor Morning Delay

Sep 02, 2026 at 09:42 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News UPDATE) - A two-vehicle crash in a residential area of downtown Murfreesboro drew police and paramedics to the scene Wednesday morning. The.... Read More

I-24 Choice Lanes Face Scrutiny, Two-Wheel Crashes & AI Threat Warning | Sep. 2, 2026

Sep 02, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Florida motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after losing control and striking a guardr.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into $9.2B I-24 Choice Lanes Deal

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:27 pm by WGNSRadio

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Tennessee House Democratic leader is asking Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti to review the bidding and selection process for the multibill.... Read More

Tennessee Warns of Viral AI ‘Cat in the Hat’ Threat Trend Targeting Schools

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:22 pm by WGNSRadio

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Tennessee homeland security officials are warning parents, students and school communities about a viral social media trend involving unsettli.... Read More

UPDATE: Motorcyclist Thrown from Bike After Striking Guardrail on I-24 East Last Thursday

Sep 01, 2026 at 02:03 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - WGNS has additional information on a motorcycle crash that left a Florida man seriously injured on Interstate 24 in Rutherford Co.... Read More

Leadership Change in Rutherford County, Extreme Heat & MTSU’s $2M Quantum AI Grant | Sept. 1, 2026

Sep 01, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr concludes his four-year term, highlighting balanced budgets.... Read More

MTSU's Dolly Parton Tribute, School Weather Safety, LPR Privacy Debate & Texas Wildfire Response | Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU honors country music legend Dolly Parton with a commemorative jersey patch for the Blue Ra.... Read More

Two-Mile Section of I-840 Named for Mt. Juliet Teen as Vehicular Homicide Case Continues

Aug 28, 2026 at 07:47 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A two-mile stretch of Interstate 840 in Rutherford County has been designated in memory of a 16-year-old Mt. Juliet High School.... Read More

Rutherford County Weighs Data Center Moratorium, Tennessee Faces Transportation Funding Gap & META Settlement Targets Youth Safety | Aug. 28, 2026

Aug 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, August 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders consider new regulations for data centers, including a possible six-m.... Read More

MTSU Media Dean Remembers Dolly Parton Legacy in Special Interview

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Reaction continues to pour in following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton as fans across Middle Tennessee and the world honor her m.... Read More