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Middle TN Electric Turns to Mega-Batteries and Quantum Research to Tackle Rising Power Costs

Aug 26, 2026 at 10:08 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is preparing to launch a large-scale battery storage initiative designed to help stabilize the local pow.... Read More

Commissioner Admits Taking Campaign Sign, License Plate Reader Debate & Major Murfreesboro Growth | Aug. 25, 2026

Aug 25, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Commissioner Rommel McMurray enters a conditional guilty plea to misdemeanor.... Read More

MTE Re-Elects Board Members and Highlights Affordability at 2026 Annual Meeting

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:17 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric leadership updated cooperative members about the status of the organization and answered questions during its livestream.... Read More

Heat, Not Rate Hikes, to Blame for Spiking Rutherford County Electric Bills

Aug 13, 2026 at 03:13 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - As a severe heatwave continues to grip the region, area residents may experience a slight shock when opening their electric bills. Some.... Read More

County Public Works Committee Votes for Six-Month Data Center Moratorium

Aug 05, 2026 at 07:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County leaders are stepping in to regulate commercial data centers before developers expand projects into rural communities. The Ruthe.... Read More

MTE Moving Power Lines Near Stones River Battlefield

May 06, 2026 at 03:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric is preparing to move power lines in a busy part of Murfreesboro to make the local grid more reliable. Starting May 11th,.... Read More

Earth Day Returns to the Square April 18 with “Go Green, Breathe Clean” Theme

Apr 02, 2026 at 08:42 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s Historic Downtown Square will come alive with color, creativity, and community spirit on Saturday, April 18, as the 2026 Ea.... Read More

MTE CEO Chris Jones: Ice Storm Recovery, Infrastructure, and the Future of Nuclear Power

Mar 18, 2026 at 10:24 am by Producer

Middle Tennessee faces some of the most volatile weather in the country, and keeping the lights on for 359,000 customers requires a blend of high-tech strategy and old-schoo.... Read More

“Go Green, Breathe Clean”: Rutherford County Earth Day Event Set for April in Downtown Murfreesboro

Mar 13, 2026 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Preparations are underway for Rutherford County’s 25th Annual Earth Day Celebration, which will bring environmental education,.... Read More

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole: Infrastructure, Economic Growth, and NES Power Issues

Mar 05, 2026 at 10:17 am by Producer

La Vergne is moving at a breakneck pace, but rapid growth brings significant challenges to the table. Mayor Jason Cole joins the show to discuss the city's recent response to.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Bills JUMP, After Recent Cold-Snap

Feb 18, 2026 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Following a period of punishing winter weather, residents in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee are beginning to see the financial fal.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Heroes Keep Pushing Through the Ice

Jan 27, 2026 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County has been through the wringer these past few days, and it’s impossible to talk about this storm without tipping our hat.... Read More

MTE Restoration Update: Tree Damage Causes Over 8,000 Outages; Homeowner Responsibilities Outlined

Jan 26, 2026 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) crews continue to battle widespread power outages this Monday as falling tree limbs—heavily weighed dow.... Read More

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Man Rushed to Vanderbilt after Elliott Drive House Fire Tuesday Night

Dec 23, 2025 at 09:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A quiet Tuesday evening (12/23/2025) took a frightening turn for one Murfreesboro family after a fire broke out at their home on Elliott Drive, near the S.... Read More

United Communications Invests Over $250,000 in Middle Tennessee Communities During 2025

Dec 22, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE — Rutherford County was among the communities benefiting from United Communications’ expanded community engagement in 2025, with support reac.... Read More

Power and Pastures: Rutherford County Solar Farm Adds Cattle in 2026 as Middle Tennessee Electric Helps

Oct 31, 2025 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, TN - In the southern portion of Rutherford County, a solar farm has been nominated for Solar Builder’s 2025 Project of the Year. The project is in th.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Linemen Win Top Honors at International Rodeo

Oct 21, 2025 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Several linemen from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) brought home top honors from the 41st Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, held.... Read More