Assistance Needed: Smyrna Police Seek Identification of Suspect in Credit Card Fraud Case

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:39 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is trying to identify the individual shown in the image below. On February 7, 2024, the suspect used a credit card that was not their.... Read More

Return of the Cicadas: Brood XIX Emerges in Rutherford County and Beyond

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of Rutherford County and surrounding areas are gearing up for the return of a natural phenomenon as the swarming of the cicadas is set.... Read More

House Fire in La Vergne Displaces Residents: No Injuries Reported

Feb 15, 2024 at 04:46 pm by Chandelar Williams

La Vergne, TN - A house fire in La Vergne has displaced two adults and a child. The fire was reported around 11:00 a.m. on Bobby Drive, and firefighters promptly extinguished.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS, “PAWS PET FEST," a Quarterly Adoption Special

Feb 15, 2024 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Excitement is in the air as Rutherford County PAWS gears up to host its quarterly "PAWS PET FEST" adoption special, sponsored by Petco Love this spring! T.... Read More

Early Voting Information: Rutherford County Primary at Town Hall

Feb 14, 2024 at 06:24 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Town Hall will serve as an early voting polling location for the Rutherford County Republican and Democratic Primary from February 14th to February 27t.... Read More

Smyrna Road Closure: Safety Maintenance on Spring Hill Drive

Feb 14, 2024 at 05:33 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - On Thursday, February 15th, 2024, the section of Spring Hill Drive from Rock Springs Road to St. Francis Avenue will be closed from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Smyrna Pub.... Read More

Celebrate the Month of Love with Scooter’s Coffee

Feb 13, 2024 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - From puppy love to love stories, the Scooter’s Coffee core value of Love will be in full force as Valentine’s Day draws near. Spreading love to cust.... Read More

New Mixed-Use Development 'Sewart's Landing' Coming to Smyrna, Tennessee

Feb 12, 2024 at 10:30 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Equitable Property Co. has acquired 44 acres in Smyrna for the development of Sewart’s Landing, a mixed-use district. The project will feature:   - 2.... Read More

YMCA of Middle Tennessee receives grant funding for water safety education

Feb 12, 2024 at 08:09 pm by WGNS News

The North Rutherford YMCA located in Smyrna, is one of several facilities that will benefit from a YMCA of Middle Tennessee grant that was recently awarded. Totaling $1.... Read More

No Trial Date Set for Smyrna Woman Indicted for Second Degree Murder in Connection with 2021 Overdose Death

Feb 08, 2024 at 06:07 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, Tennessee - A three-year-old case involving the tragic overdose death of a woman at Sleep Inn, located on Highwood Blvd in Smyrna, has resurfaced with an upcoming st.... Read More

If You Failed to Pay a Citation/Failed to Appear in Court for a Citation – You Could be Arrested

Feb 08, 2024 at 01:29 pm by WGNS News

A few folks who live in Rutherford or surrounding counties may find themselves on the wrong side of the law if they failed to appear in court or failed to pay a citation. Ac.... Read More

Springs Empower Academy Partners with Smyrna Boys & Girls Club to Serve Students and Families

Feb 06, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Springs Empower Academy, a K-5 tuition-free public charter school focused on individualized learning, announced a partnership with the&nb.... Read More

Smyrna Resident Faces Delay in Food Assistance Due to System Upgrade

Feb 05, 2024 at 06:35 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Due to a recent system upgrade by the state, there's been a significant delay in processing food stamp applications, affecting people like Philesha Williams from.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Super Bowl Sunday Near Murfreesboro and Smyrna City Limits (w/audio)

Feb 05, 2024 at 06:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A sobriety checkpoint is planned for Rutherford County and Tennessee Highway Patrol State Troopers told WGNS NEWS... That checkpoint will be directly.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Attempted Home Entry Incident

Feb 02, 2024 at 12:10 pm by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is on the lookout for the person shown in the image, taken on 1/28/2024. This individual was reportedly seen attempting to enter resi.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Super Bowl Sunday in Rutherford County

Jan 31, 2024 at 06:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After this year's Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11, 2024, Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers in Rutherford County plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoi.... Read More

United Way Launches VITA Program for the 2024 Tax Season

Jan 30, 2024 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is excited to announce the commencement of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the upcom.... Read More

UPDATE: The Game of Chess in Rutherford County Schools

Jan 29, 2024 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN – In a strategic leap towards fostering intellectual excellence, the Rutherford County Board of Education, in collaboration with board members C.... Read More

Navigating Tennessee's Housing Affordability Challenge: A Complex Dance of Supply and Demand

Jan 29, 2024 at 09:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Recent research by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), titled “Reducing the Burden: Increasing Housing Supp.... Read More

Pothole Predicament Plagues Rutherford County Roads After Winter Wallop

Jan 25, 2024 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Recent icy and snowy weather, coupled with the strategic application of over 400 tons of salt in areas like Smyrna, has left Rutherford County roads.... Read More