Rutherford County education

MTSU Lands Multiple National, Regional Rankings in U.S. News & World Report 2027 List

Oct 07, 2026 at 06:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s academic undergraduate programs in applied engineering, business, nursing, computer science, and psychol.... Read More

PODCAST - Murfreesboro City Schools: Fall Updates, STEAM Innovation, and Community Events

Oct 07, 2026 at 11:00 am

PODCAST (Click Play Above) - On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker interviews Lisa Trail from Murfreesboro City Schools to discuss current happenings, community engagem.... Read More

City Schools Foundation Awards Over $56,000 in Classroom Grants for Local Teachers

Oct 06, 2026 at 02:35 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The City Schools Foundation has awarded $56,036 in grants to educators across Murfreesboro City Schools, delivering new classroom tools that go be.... Read More

TSSAA and TBR Partner to Offer College Pathways for Athletes

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:34 pm by Primetime Sports

HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and TBR – The College System of Tennessee announced the official renewal of their s.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Updates: Parent University, Literacy Programs & Education Grants

Sep 21, 2026 at 11:30 am

Murfreesboro City Schools' parent engagement strategies, early literacy initiatives, and community fundraising programs are reshaping local education. Host Bryan Barrett sit.... Read More

Tennessee Board of Regents Heads to Shelbyville for September Meeting, Rutherford County Colleges Among System Institutions

Sep 11, 2026 at 04:25 pm

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Board of Regents will hold its next regular quarterly meeting Sept. 17-18 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Shelby.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Board Swears In Members and Elects Leadership

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:30 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Three members of the Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) Board of Directors took their oaths of office Tuesday before the board selected its leadershi.... Read More

Smyrna High School Football & Education: Leadership with Principal Dr. Sherri Southerland & Coach Mark Williams

Sep 01, 2026 at 10:11 am

Running a modern high school program requires balancing booming student populations, high-stakes athletics, and complex financial needs. Hosts Wayne Blair and Rick Hall sit.... Read More

Local Officers Share Heartwarming Stories of Supporting Special Needs Students and Overcoming Teen Challenges

Aug 27, 2026 at 04:03 pm

PODCAST (Above) - WGNS Action Line host Scott Walker recently welcomed Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers (SROs), Sergeant Dustin Cox an.... Read More

From Schoolyard Arguments to Online Threats: Smartphones Change Student Conflicts in Rutherford County

Aug 27, 2026 at 02:13 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - In Rutherford County, home to Tennessee's fourth-largest school district and more than 52,000 students, local law enforcement and Scho.... Read More

MTSU Actuarial Science Earns Global Recognition and Expands Student Pathways

Aug 25, 2026 at 05:19 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University's Actuarial Science Program is strengthening its global reputation while expanding career opportunities for loca.... Read More

MTSU Kirksey Old Main Reopens Following Extensive Upgrades

Aug 18, 2026 at 03:36 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday (August 18th) to celebrate the grand reopening of Kirksey Old Main following.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Board Earns TSBA Distinction Award

Aug 13, 2026 at 06:24 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) Board of Directors has once again earned statewide honors for its governance and leadership. The Tennessee Sch.... Read More

La Vergne High School Opens 80,000 Square Foot Three-Story Addition Sunday

Aug 13, 2026 at 05:54 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools will officially open the new addition at La Vergne High School at 2 p.m. Sunday (August 16th). Sunday's celebration starts.... Read More

Boys and Girls Club Murfreesboro: Teen Programs, Leadership, and Youth Empowerment

Jul 31, 2026 at 11:05 am

Boys and Girls Club Murfreesboro serves as a vital anchor for local youth, creating an environment where high school students build life skills, explore career paths, and fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Back-to-School 2026: Registration, AI & District Updates

Jul 30, 2026 at 10:26 am

Gear up for the 2026-2027 Murfreesboro City Schools year with essential updates directly from District Director Dr. Trey Duke and Communications Director Lisa Trail. As thou.... Read More

Rutherford County Celebrates Grand Opening of Poplar Hill Middle School

Jul 26, 2026 at 04:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Hundreds of local residents gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Poplar Hill Middle School..... Read More

MTSU Board Approves Presidential Search Committee and National Recruitment Firm

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:39 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will lead the hunt for the university's next president after taking decisive action du.... Read More

From Managing High School Hallways to Publishing Children's Books, Find Out What Coach Nolan is Doing Now!

Jun 15, 2026 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this incredibly upbeat and nostalgic episode of the WGNS RoundTable, host Bill Wilson, aka Mr. Murfreesboro, sits down with local legend "Coach" Tom Nolan to rec.... Read More

Former Riverdale High School Principal Tom Nolan Publishes Children's Book

Jun 08, 2026 at 09:49 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A familiar face in Rutherford County education is sharing a new story with the community. Longtime Riverdale High School Principal Tom Nolan has o.... Read More