Rutherford County Continues to Have Low Unemployment Rate - Smyrna Maintains Lowest Rate in County

Sep 28, 2023 at 08:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data from the Department of.... Read More

Dr. Kay Martin named Rutherford County Schools Deputy Director

Sep 28, 2023 at 07:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Dr. Kay Martin (above photo) will serve as deputy director of Rutherford County Schools, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. .... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Arrested for Saturday Murder in Nashville

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:10 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TENN - The investigation into a murder that occurred this past Saturday in Nashville,  has led to the arrest of a Murfreesboro man. According to Metro Nashvill.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Westbrooks Towers Provides a Safe, Good Place to Live for Older Adults on a Limited Income

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - Patsy Smith is 68-years-old, and living her best life at Westbrooks Towers in Murfreesboro. Smith said, “I’m safe, I love the people here.... Read More

City/County Fire Marshal’s Ban All Open Burning Until Further Notice Due to Lack of Rainfall

Sep 27, 2023 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The fire marshals for the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MRFD) and Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department (RCFR) have issued a mandat.... Read More

Local Author to Visit Linebaugh Public Library for Book Signing

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro will host local author Taffeta Chime for a book signing on Saturday, October 21st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The aut.... Read More

City Schools Foundation to Hold Tennis Tournaments in Murfreesboro

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TENN - The City Schools Foundation will serve up a Doubles Tennis Tournament on October 27 and 28 at Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. Players can comp.... Read More

UPDATE: Growth Continues for Murfreesboro Parks & Rec - New Parks and New Admin Offices

Sep 26, 2023 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation will move their administrative offices to a new location on North Thompson Lane in the near future. Parks Di.... Read More

TUESDAY: Chris Smith

Sep 26, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: CHRIS SMITH  The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 E.... Read More

Shoplifting of a Garbage Can and Miscellaneous Items at Lowe's

Sep 25, 2023 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Murfreesboro Detectives need help identifying a person of interest in a shoplifting case at Lowe’s on Old Fort Pkwy. The incident unfolded.... Read More

Critically Low Blood Supply, Give to BLEED BLUE beat WKU Blood Drive

Sep 23, 2023 at 07:36 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee State University’s campus and the surrounding community are again getting ready to roll up their sleeves for one of the biggest &mda.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Tire Thefts along NW Broad Street - Video and Sound Included

Sep 20, 2023 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is investigating another theft of property case. In this particular crime, two culprits working together were captured on.... Read More

Evangelist / Guest Pastor at a Variety of Churches Arrested on Multiple Rape of a Child Charges in Murfreesboro

Sep 20, 2023 at 02:02 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - An evangelist who calls the Blackman area home is facing a slew of charges that revolve around the rape of a child. Benjamin Garlick was taken into.... Read More

Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Register to Vote on National Voter Registration Day

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to register to vote or ensure their address on file is up to date on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, National Voter Registration.... Read More

Commentary by Commissioner Harris: Being a Masculine Man in Today's World

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Today, Commissioner Craig Harris takes a look at being a masculine man in today's world...

Monday Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County

Sep 18, 2023 at 07:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.41/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821.... Read More

"LIVE IN THE 'BORO" A Tremendous Success Tuesday Night!

Sep 12, 2023 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Greenhouse Ministries held its second annual LIVE IN THE 'BORO Tuesday evening at Hop Spring on the John Bragg Highway. Temps were in the 70s and the crow.... Read More

Registration Remains Open for the Town of Smyrna’s Annual Top Gun Night Run

Sep 11, 2023 at 04:21 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Registration is open for the Town of Smyrna’s Annual Top Gun Night Run 6k benefitting the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial.    The 2023.... Read More

Middle Point Issues Response to Chancery Court Decision: The Clock is Ticking

Sep 11, 2023 at 03:49 pm by WGNS News

On September 8, Davidson County Chancery Court issued a decision in response to Middle Point’s appeal to the Central Tennessee Solid Waste Regional Board’s denial.... Read More

Light Up the Night End of Summer Party a Huge Success!

Sep 11, 2023 at 03:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – “Friday, September 8 was a beautiful night for an end of summer party!” announced Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon De Boer. &ld.... Read More