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Friday Night Live Concert in Downtown Murfreesboro Postponed to October

Aug 07, 2026 at 08:57 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Weather concerns and strict safety protocols have forced Main Street Murfreesboro to postpone the Friday Night Live concert scheduled for August 7.... Read More

United Way Collects Record 65,000 School Supplies for Local Students

Aug 06, 2026 at 12:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local students are heading back to class with the tools they need to succeed thanks to a record-breaking community drive. United Way of South Cent.... Read More

MTSU Announces Campus Closures For Independence Day Weekend

Jun 30, 2026 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is preparing for the Independence Day national holiday by closing its campus for a long weekend. The closure aff.... Read More

UPDATED: Murfreesboro Kicks Off America 250 Celebration with Mural Dedication and Friday Night Live

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:33 pm by WGNS News

Main Street Murfreesboro - Main Street Murfreesboro will celebrate Independence Day weekend and launch the city’s America 250 celebration with a special Friday Night L.... Read More

Online Predators Targeting Children: TBI Urges Parents to Talk Before a Crisis Happens

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is renewing a warning that parents, teachers, coaches and caregivers in Rutherford County should t.... Read More

Ongoing Signal Outage Causes Traffic Delays Near Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Drivers traveling through Murfreesboro’s medical district should expect delays after a traffic signal at Medical Center Parkway and Arnhart Dr.... Read More

Rob Mitchell Seeks Investigation After Alleged Social Media Monitoring of Family Member

Jun 29, 2026 at 11:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell is calling for an independent investigation after he says he learned that a Tennessee Div.... Read More

Rutherford County K9 Program Gets Boost as Deputies Track Opioids, Meth and Illegal Drug Shipments

Jun 29, 2026 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - For the first time, the Rutherford County Opioid Board recently approved a grant for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office to purcha.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro and County Mayor Clash Over Courthouse Concert Setup

Jun 25, 2026 at 11:43 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The tension over whether Friday Night Live’s stage should be on the west side or east side of square boiled over Thursday evenin.... Read More

County Commission Approves $990 Million Spending Plan with No Property Tax Increase

Jun 22, 2026 at 08:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Commission approved the final budget of Mayor Joe Carr’s term in a 20-to-1 vote. The spending plan passed Monday featu.... Read More

UPDATE: Third Suspect Arrested After Gunshot Sensors and Crime Cameras Help Murfreesboro Police in Shooting Case

Jun 12, 2026 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives have arrested a third suspect in connection with the shooting at a home on Rushwood Drive that occurred on Tuesday, June 9. Crimina.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Boulevard Closure Planned for CSX Railroad Repairs

Jun 11, 2026 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Drivers in Murfreesboro should prepare for a temporary road closure next week as CSX crews complete railroad repair work on Middle Tennessee Boulevard. M.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Opens New Lascassas Pike Location

Jun 11, 2026 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter has opened its new Lascassas Pike location, bringing expanded medical services to one of the fastest-grow.... Read More

Relay For Life of Murfreesboro Set for This Friday at Oaklands Mansion Park

Jun 10, 2026 at 05:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Murfreesboro will bring the community together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved o.... Read More

Looking Good Isn’t Cheap: Murfreesboro P-D Say Fashionable Pair Walked Out with Thousands in Merchandise

Jun 10, 2026 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Fashion trends may come and go, but according to Murfreesboro Police, one stylish shopper may have taken “retail therapy”.... 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

More Police, New Roads, No Tax Hike: Murfreesboro Passes Massive FY27 Budget

Jun 05, 2026 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council approved a balanced $782 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on Thursday night, moving forward with major investme.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Advocacy Centers Launch Internet Safety Campaign

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - June is National Internet Safety Month, and local child advocates are stepping up to help Rutherford County parents protect their kids online. Wit.... Read More

MTSU Women Gain Second Chance at Full Tuition as Scholarship Deadline Extends

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Nontraditional female students at Middle Tennessee State University have more time to secure a free year of college. The June S. Anderson Foundati.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Have One Week Left to Apply for Ice Storm Relief

Jun 03, 2026 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents affected by January's severe ice storm have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The final dea.... Read More