Declaration of Independence

Woman's Club of Murfreesboro Launched Local America 250 Tribute Monday Night

Apr 20, 2026 at 08:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - On Monday evening (4/20/2026) the Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro celebrated the first of many tributes to America 250. The “Ladies Nig.... Read More

Rutherford County’s America250: A Yearlong Celebration of Pride and Freedom!

Jan 01, 2026 at 04:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The year has finally arrived—2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and America250 is set to be the.... Read More

Liberty’s Enduring Promise: From 1776 to Today (Submitted by Rep. Mike Sparks)

Jul 03, 2025 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

In the sweltering heat of Philadelphia’s summer of 1776, history pivoted on the words of extraordinary men willing to commit what King George III would surely consider t.... Read More

What Was Happening Locally 249 Years Ago, When Our Forefathers Signed the Declaration of Independence?

Jul 03, 2025 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - As we celebrate America's 249th anniversary and look around to find one of this nation's fastest growing areas with the public considering TRAFFIC as a.... Read More

Commentary by Dr. Burriss: Hidden Treasures in Plain Sight

May 19, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - A man plans to check his old prints and picture frames after hearing surprising stories of hidden treasures. Harvard once bought what they thought was a $28 copy.... Read More