Tennessee Unemployment Rate Released - Holding Steady

Jul 18, 2024 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Lawmakers Encourage Tennesseans to Take Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday

Jul 18, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County lawmakers are encouraging local residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday. The state’s annua.... Read More
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New Skate Park in Murfreesboro Opens Friday

Jul 18, 2024 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation is set to officially open its new Skate Park and Pump Track with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 19th at 10 AM.... Read More

Report: TN Home Prices Remain Strong; Closings, Inventory Up Across State

Jul 17, 2024 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s latest “Housing Tennessee” report shows annual improvements in home prices, si.... Read More

The Sister City Program in Smyrna and Their Sister City in Japan

Jul 11, 2024 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Today, RoundTable hosts Wayne Blair and Rick Hall learn about the Sister City Program that Smyrna is involved in, as is a city located in Japan. Guests are Fran.... Read More

UPDATE: Chapel Hill, Murfreesboro and Smyrna All Hit in a String of Gun Store Robberies

Jul 11, 2024 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Robbers used a stolen car to ram into a gun store this past Tuesday morning, but this time, they did not get what they wanted. Echo Three Armory in Chapel.... Read More

Stealing the Show with Alleged Theft Hits from a Smyrna Music Store

Jul 10, 2024 at 04:12 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In a surprising act of audacity, a theft situation unfolded at a music store located in Smyrna. Apparently, some people believe that musical instruments are bes.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Launches New Brand and Marketing Initiative to Promote Schools, Innovative Opportunities for Students

Jul 09, 2024 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Strong schools develop strong students which in turn build strong communities.  That sentiment is at the core of Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Linebaugh Library to Host Author Erin Chesnut for Book Signing

Jul 09, 2024 at 01:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Erin Chesnut for a book signing on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The author will.... Read More

Listen to the District 34 Political Forum: Incumbent Tim Rudd vs. Challenger Tucker Marcum

Jul 01, 2024 at 10:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join WGNS' Scott Walker as he moderates a "LIVE" political forum featuring the Republican Primary candidates for the State House of Representati.... Read More

Convicted Shooter Appeals Consecutive Sentence from 2014 Smyrna Party Incident

Jun 28, 2024 at 09:10 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The man convicted for opening fire at a party on Rock Springs Road in Smyrna in September of 2014 is now disputing his consecutive sentence in an app.... Read More

Low Unemployment Numbers Again in Rutherford County

Jun 27, 2024 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee set a record low for statewide unemployment in May when its seasonally adjusted rate dropped to 3% for the first time. The latest county unemployment data from the.... Read More
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No Injuries in Vehicle Fire along I-24 on Sunday

Jun 23, 2024 at 07:57 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - A vehicle fire sent first responders to Interstate 24 East on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred between the Sam Ridley Parkway and Almaville Road exits at.... Read More

Do You Recognize Him?

Jun 22, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the person seen in this surveilance photo.  According to Det. Schaefer, this male is w.... Read More

Porch Pirates Plunder Packages in Rutherford and Williamson Counties

Jun 20, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

The United States faces a persistent problem of porch pirates plundering packages from doorsteps, and Middle Tennessee is no exception. Investigators with the Franklin Polic.... Read More

UPDATE: Former 1st Year Teacher in Smyrna Now Finishing 1st Year in Prison

Jun 18, 2024 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A woman who was once navigating the challenges of her first year in teaching is now navigating the intricacies of her first year in a Tennessee p.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Declared the Entire Week as Garbage Man Week

Jun 17, 2024 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - As the nation celebrates June 17th as “National Garbage Man Day,” Mayor Joe Carr declared the entire week as Garbage Man Week in Ruthe.... Read More

Smyrna High School's Gabriel Peebles-Ross Selected for Prestigious Leadership Forum at Yale

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:56 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – This summer, Gabriel Peebles-Ross (Pictured above right) from Smyrna, TN will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a uniq.... Read More

Explore New Careers at Murfreesboro Civic Plaza THIS Friday, June 14th

Jun 12, 2024 at 04:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - An upcoming career fair will be held at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza THIS FRIDAY on June 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, offering a variety of opportunities for ar.... Read More

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Beginning of Sewart’s Landing Development in Smyrna

Jun 11, 2024 at 10:25 am by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TENN. - Yesterday, Equitable Property Company celebrated the groundbreaking of Sewart’s Landing, a significant mixed-use development in Smyrna, Tennessee. The pr.... Read More