Rutherford County Fire & Rescue

Murfreesboro House Fire Caused by Suspected Lightning Strike on Slater Drive

Jul 03, 2026 at 10:44 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A suspected lightning strike sparked a house fire on Slater Drive, drawing a heavy emergency response from local crews. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue D.... Read More

UPDATED: Rutherford County Investigators Reveal Names of Victims in Mysterious Ashwood Drive Fire TBI, ATF Assisting in Investigation

Jun 09, 2026 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County fire officials have publicly identified the two individuals found deceased inside a Mount Juliet-area residen.... Read More

Selective Service Shakeup, Local Crime Arrest, and School Bus Crash Scare | Apr. 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, April 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Major federal change will automatically register men ages 18–25 for Selective Service star.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire-Rescue Firefighters Save a Life in Weekend Blaze on Majesty Drive

Apr 09, 2026 at 07:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Fire Rescue crews are being credited with saving a life after a weekend fire on Majesty Drive. Around 6:00 Saturday evening, firefi.... Read More

Quick Action by Rutherford County Firefighters Saves Life in House Fire

Apr 07, 2026 at 09:10 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A person is alive today thanks to the quick actions of Rutherford County Fire Rescue crews who responded to a structure fire on Majesty Dri.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Salutes Our First Responders--Service on the Front Lines

Mar 24, 2026 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - First Responder Wellness Week (March 23–29) is now underway across the country, Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is usi.... Read More

Roads Back To Normal; Manchester Pike Man Experienced Crisis!

Mar 11, 2026 at 02:11 pm by WGNS

UPDATE MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A man armed with firearms and experiencing a crisis was taken into custody without injury Thursday on Manchester Highway, a Rutherford County.... Read More

Fire Damages Wat Amphawan Temple on Barfield Crescent Road

Feb 21, 2026 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Fire Rescue responded just before 1:00 o'clock Friday afternoon (2/20/2026) to a fire at the Wat Amphawan of America Temple at 48.... Read More

Lascassas Man Charged with Arson Following Residential Blaze on Lofton Road

Feb 16, 2026 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A local man is behind bars following a weekend fire investigation that led to a physical confrontation with law enforcement. Emergency unit.... Read More

Tragedy Strikes Fire Captain as Chapel Hill Home Burns While He Serves Others in Rutherford County

Jan 24, 2026 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

CHAPEL HILL, TN - Normally, Captain Tyler Benefield is the one responding when disaster strikes... Serving as a captain at Plainview Fire Station #55, one of the newest statio.... Read More

Drivers Report Massive Flames Off I‑840, But Officials Say It Was Controlled Burn

Jan 10, 2026 at 06:42 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - As dusk settled over Rutherford County Friday (1/9/2026) evening, 911 dispatchers suddenly found themselves fielding a wave of calls from.... Read More

Nine Broken Ribs and a Grateful Heart: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on First Responders and Faith

Nov 28, 2025 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

On this WGNS Action Line episode, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a candid, heartfelt conversation about his recent horseback rid.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Welcomes Newest Class of Firefighters

Nov 15, 2025 at 07:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — Rutherford County Fire Rescue celebrated the graduation of Recruit Class 25-01 Friday (11/14/25). The ceremony marked the end of 14 weeks of dema.... Read More

Back-to-Back Fires Keep Rutherford County Crews Busy

Nov 15, 2025 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) faced a challenging afternoon on Friday (11/14/2025) when two major structure fires broke out within minutes.... Read More

Firefighters Battle Structure Fire on Lytle Creek Road in Rural Rutherford County

Nov 13, 2025 at 05:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — County emergency crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a significant structure fire on Lytle Creek Road, a rural stretch just over a h.... Read More

Touch-a-Truck Returns to Murfreesboro with Helicopter, Boat, and Fire Engines

Sep 25, 2025 at 06:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Trucks, a helicopter, and even a boat will be on display at the annual Touch-a-Truck event, happening Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.... Read More

UPDATE: Restoring Power and Hope: MTE, Firefighters, and Utilities from Rutherford County Unite to Help After Hurricanes

Oct 16, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED: Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) line crews safely returned home after assisting in restoration efforts across East Tennessee and North Carolin.... Read More

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