Smyrna

The Latest News from the Local Library System

Aug 16, 2021 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

The local library system continues to offer great programs and opportunities in Rutherford County. Hear the latest news from the library below: Rutherford County Librar.... Read More

Convicted Felon with Pending Charges for the Rape of a Child is WANTED by Local Law Enforcement

Aug 16, 2021 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and Special Victims Unit is attempting to locate 34-year-old Eric Branch.Branch is wanted on multiple fel.... Read More

SMYRNA BUSINESS: Local Dr. Automotive Celebrates 18 Years in Business

Aug 16, 2021 at 10:41 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN. Dr. Automotive auto repair shop celebrates their 18th year in business on August 16th. The shop has been commemorating the anniversary by highlighting great p.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Address Accelerated Learning Initiatives for Students Affected by Pandemic

Aug 12, 2021 at 08:49 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools already has plans in motion to accelerate learning for students who experienced learning loss during the 2020-2021 school year as a result of the COV.... Read More

Oakland alums return to marvel at Mechatronics program expansion

Aug 10, 2021 at 07:46 pm by WGNS

It had been three years since Dhruv Patel had been in the mechatronics classroom at Oakland High School. After graduating in May 2018, Patel enrolled in the University o.... Read More

Tennessee Supreme Court Deny Appeal filed by Convicted Rapist in Rutherford County

Aug 10, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied an appeal filed by a convicted rapist in Rutherford County. The denial was officially filed this past week, after the case in question.... Read More

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Rutherford County Schools are BACK in Session - See ALL the Photos!

Aug 09, 2021 at 06:07 pm by WGNS

Schools are back in session and Monday was officially the first full day of classes for Rutherford County students. More than 48,000 students returned to 50 schools thr.... Read More

Habitat for Humanity in Rutherford County now building their 176th Home Locally

Aug 09, 2021 at 06:58 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity continues to make an impact on the lives of those in our community. Executive Director Terri Shultz notes, "Habitat does not&n.... Read More

UT Extension Rutherford County’s Amy Willis Honored as Outstanding 4-H Agent

Aug 06, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture recognized some of its top faculty, staff, researchers and Extension experts at UTIA’s annual awards and promotions.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Man Convicted in 2016 Smyrna Shooting Appeals - Appeal Court Says No

Aug 04, 2021 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

A man convicted of attempted voluntary manslaughter and employing a firearm in the attempted commission of a dangerous offense in Rutherford County has filed an appeal.The M.... Read More

Business: Yard Sale Store in Smyrna Moves into Huge Location

Aug 04, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

It's official! The new location Yard Sale will be open Friday afternoon, August 6th! The Yard Sale will be hosting their grand opening at their new location&nbs.... Read More

Siegel Middle, Siegel High and Stewarts Creek High Beta Club members place at national competition

Aug 02, 2021 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

All their springtime work paid off for the Beta club members from Siegel Middle with a pair of top five finishes at the National Beta Convention, including first place in the.... Read More

Tourism Recovery Continues in Rutherford County

Aug 02, 2021 at 11:12 am by WGNS

The Chamber of Commerce reports continued recovery in tourism, after the height of the COVID Pandemic hit communities like Rutherford County, Tennessee. The numbers are in and.... Read More

WGNS and Smile Doctors in Smyrna - Summer Smiles Event

Jul 29, 2021 at 01:52 pm by Producer

WGNS Radio was a part of the Smyrna Smile Doctors “Summer Smiles Event” on Thursday (07/29/2021)! Hear some of our remote broadcast from Smile Doctors below...Star.... Read More

Celebration – Creative Voices, Creative Visions

Jul 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

The MTSU Department of Art and Design announces a juried exhibition of regional, national, and international artists that embraces the extensive breadth and depth of arti.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: ‘Students helping students’

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:47 am by WGNS

Ashley Huerta was one of 440 high school students who participated in the traditional summer school program. The soon-to-be-junior at Smyrna High School was enrolled in h.... Read More

Program Helps Elderly and Disabled Residents who Lack AC or Fan During Hot Months

Jul 27, 2021 at 08:06 am by WGNS

The longstanding Cool-Aid program based in Murfreesboro continues to heat up as temperatures rise throughout Rutherford County.Started over 30-years ago, the volunteer based p.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office on Lookout for Subject in Silver Chevy Pick-up

Jul 26, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office aims to track down the driver of a silver Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck accused of breaking into storage units.The Sheriff's Offic.... Read More

Helping Others in Hard Times - Interview with Founders of Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro

Jul 23, 2021 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

WGNS' Scott Walker had a conversation with David and Marie Coggin, founders of Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro, about helping others and how the COVID Pandemic expanded who th.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Woman with Baby in Vehicle Carjacked - Suspect Arrested and Baby Safe - Baby in Vehicle

Jul 21, 2021 at 06:01 pm by WGNS

In Nashville, a carjacking and resulting kidnapping of a 10-month-old boy on Murfreesboro Pike this past Tuesday morning drew resources from a number of Metro Nashville Police.... Read More