3 of 17 Men Arrested in Undercover Sex Trafficking Operation from Rutherford County

Jun 28, 2021 at 02:06 pm by WGNS

Three Rutherford County men have been arrested during a two day undercover operation by Metro Nashville Police - Human Trafficking detectives.  The TBI and Home.... Read More

REMINDER: Summer Feeding Programs Free for 18 and Younger

Jun 25, 2021 at 01:02 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Schools: Murfreesboro City Schools’ Nutrition Department will sponsor the free Summer Food Service Program at ten locations with weekly meal drop.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department announces changes to COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Location

Jun 23, 2021 at 08:52 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Health Department will be changing its vaccination and testing site beginning Monday, June 28. The COVID-19 vaccination site will.... Read More

Gas Prices to Start the Week in Rutherford County and Tennessee

Jun 21, 2021 at 06:56 am by WGNS

Gas prices on Monday (6/21/2021) in Rutherford County are only slightly lower to start this week...Example of Pricing in Rutherford County (06/21/21):• LA VERGNE: Wa.... Read More

Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-24 East in Rutherford County Leads to Interstate Shut Down Early Friday Morning

Jun 18, 2021 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Two multi-vehicle accident occurred on I-24 around 1:45 Friday morning. The wrecks happened at the 68-mile marker, below the Rock Springs Road overpass in Smyrna.  Lt. Ch.... Read More

Local legislators announce over $1.65 million in Multimodal Access Grants in Rutherford County

Jun 17, 2021 at 02:24 pm by WGNS

State Senators Dawn White and Shane Reeves and Representatives Bryan Terry, Tim Rudd, Charlie Baum and Mike Sparks announced .... Read More

UPDATE on Smyrna Amber Alert BOLO: Infant and Biological Mother Located

Jun 17, 2021 at 10:11 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee - UPDATE: Smyrna Police Department (SPD) can confirm that Nichelle Omega is safe and Nyx Omega is in custody.SPD personnel were dispatched to the 400 block o.... Read More

Severe blood shortage: New effects of pandemic leading to significant drop in blood supply

Jun 16, 2021 at 09:42 am by WGNS

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation.... Read More

Home Sales Up and Inventory Down in Rutherford County and the Nashville Market

Jun 15, 2021 at 08:00 pm by WGNS

It is hard to hide the fact that the current atmosphere in real estate shows that it’s a sellers’ market for Rutherford County residents. Recent data also shows th.... Read More

New Scam Targeting Senior Citizens in Middle Tennessee

Jun 14, 2021 at 11:53 am by WGNS

A new scam is churning in Middle Tennessee, most recently targeting senior citizens in Hendersonville.Two Miami men were charged after they allegedly scammed two senior citize.... Read More

Thousands of Jobs Available NOW in Rutherford County

Jun 14, 2021 at 11:13 am by WGNS

The job market is booming right now in Rutherford County. From government jobs to the private sector, there is a long list of places hiring new employees.One of the many job o.... Read More

Over 1,000 Rutherford County School Students Participating in Credit Recovery - Summer School Programs

Jun 11, 2021 at 08:57 am by WGNS

The 2020-2021 school year was not ideal for anyone.  For some students, it proved to be problematic. Jakob Salas was one of those students.A senior at Smyrna High School,.... Read More

UPDATE to 2019 TBI Human Trafficking Sting that Unfolded in Rutherford County

Jun 10, 2021 at 02:57 pm by WGNS

  WGNS NEWS has an update to a story that first hit the airwaves in 2019 that involved human trafficking and multiple arrests made by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigati.... Read More

Temporary federal program to help eligible families pay for internet service during the pandemic

Jun 10, 2021 at 09:26 am by WGNS

The Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program may be able to help families of students who are struggling to afford their monthly internet.... Read More

Smyrna FFA receives $1,200 Living to Serve grant from National FFA Organization

Jun 09, 2021 at 03:33 pm by WGNS

The Smyrna FFA chapter in Smyrna, TN has been awarded a Spring Semester-Long Living to Serve Grant in the amount of $1200.The nationwide program provides grant money to local.... Read More

Professional women’s bowling tour in Smyrna, June 10-12

Jun 07, 2021 at 07:07 pm by WGNS

The Professional Women’s Bowling Association Greater Nashville Open will be taking place at the Smyrna Bowling Center in Smyrna, Tennessee. The event will be held on J.... Read More

New Court Program in Rutherford County Aims to Help Families Stay Together / Reduce Trauma

Jun 07, 2021 at 07:37 am by WGNS

Sarah Murfree with the Prevention Coalition for Success said that illegal drug use is a large problem in Rutherford County, but another problem involves the stigma that c.... Read More

Gas Prices This Week in Tennessee

Jun 07, 2021 at 06:53 am by WGNS

Example of Gas Prices in Rutherford County on Monday:• WALMART (5515 Murfreesboro Rd, LaVergne, TN) $2.73/gal • SAM'S CLUB (125 John R. Rice Blvd, Murfrees.... Read More

UPDATE: Carry a Handgun Without a Permit and Buy a Gun Safe Without Paying Taxes

Jun 04, 2021 at 08:09 am by WGNS

UPDATE: WGNS has more information on the new gun carry bill that will allow Tennessee Residents to carry a handgun without a permit.Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna, TN co.... Read More

Statement from Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office regarding the Percy Priest Small Jet Crash

Jun 03, 2021 at 03:25 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) The Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office has released a statement regarding its investigations into the Percy Priest lake small jet crash incide.... Read More