La Vergne TN news

La Vergne Police Invite Residents to Community Safety Meeting on June 24

Jun 11, 2026 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. - Residents in La Vergne will have an opportunity later this month to speak directly with police leadership about crime trends, neighborhood concerns, and ong.... Read More

Fast, Agile, and Risky: One Police Department Expands Motorcycle Enforcement While Another Keeps Motorcycles on Lockdown

May 13, 2026 at 12:53 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. -  The La Vergne Police Department is significantly bolstering its traffic safety division following the recent graduation of two veteran members fr.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Schools Placed on Lockdown After Morning Threats

May 11, 2026 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News UPDATE) - Multiple schools across Tennessee were placed on lockdown Monday morning after a series of threatening phone calls targeted campus.... Read More

Loaded Guns Found in Cars at Two Rutherford County High School Proms

May 04, 2026 at 08:12 pm by WGNS

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Sheriff’s school resource officers recovered loaded handguns from two vehicles during security checks at separate Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Spike Strips Help Land Arrests by La Vergne Police Officers who Took Down Dangerous Robbery Crew

Apr 14, 2026 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN – A high-stakes armed robbery ended with multiple suspects in handcuffs following a swift response and vehicle pursuit by the La Vergne Police Department..... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Named in Antioch Strangulation Death of Rutherford County Woman

Mar 20, 2026 at 02:52 pm by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, Tenn. — A suspect has been identified in the strangulation death of a woman whose body was discovered inside an Antioch apartment earlier this month. According.... Read More

La Vergne Teen Killed in Nashville Motorcycle Crash at Murfreesboro Pike Intersection

Feb 13, 2026 at 05:09 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE — An 18-year-old La Vergne resident died Wednesday evening following a crash at a busy Nashville intersection, according to authorities. Brent Rager II, of La.... Read More
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Dedication and Family Support Highlight La Vergne Fire Department’s Promotion Ceremony

Nov 12, 2025 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – The La Vergne Fire Rescue Department honored seven firefighters during a promotion ceremony Thursday evening, recognizing their dedication, profe.... Read More

La Vergne Police Rescue Newborn, Arrest Suspect in Kidnapping Case

Oct 28, 2025 at 09:36 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. — La Vergne Police officers demonstrated swift and coordinated teamwork during a recent emergency call involving a kidnapped newborn baby. According to.... Read More

La Vergne Woman Charged in Fentanyl Overdose Death of Nashville Man

Jul 22, 2025 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A Rutherford County woman is facing serious charges following her arrest in connection with a fatal drug overdose earlier this year. Tonya Furness, 41, of La V.... Read More