Murfreesboro

Cates–Taylor Descendants Announce 2026 Reunion in Woodbury

Apr 28, 2026 at 01:17 pm by WGNS News

WOODBURY, TN (WGNS) - The descendants of Elder J.M.D. Cates and his wife, Mary Jane Taylor Cates, are preparing for a summer gathering that reflects a growing regional interes.... Read More

UPDATE | Rutherford County Facing Two Rounds of Severe Weather Monday & Tuesday

Apr 26, 2026 at 06:47 pm by Rutherford Weather

SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFORMATION RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center are tracking a multi-day severe weather threat for.... Read More

Drug Take Back Day Returns This Saturday

Apr 24, 2026 at 03:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - National Drug Take Back Day is almost here, and there are secure drop-off locations across Rutherford County from 10:00AM to 2:00PM this Saturda.... Read More

Murfreesboro Celebrates History at Cannonsburgh Village This Saturday

Apr 23, 2026 at 01:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Cannonsburgh Village will transform into a bustling hub of living history this Saturday for the annual Pioneer Days celebration. The event runs fr.... Read More

From 1,800 to 8,000 Square Feet: The Massive Move Changing Child Advocacy in Middle Tennessee

Apr 23, 2026 at 11:18 am by Producer

Child Advocacy Center expansion is transforming how Middle Tennessee protects its most vulnerable citizens. This episode dives into the major acquisition of Dr. Garner’s.... Read More

Salvation Army Easter Recap and National Salvation Army Week Events

Apr 21, 2026 at 11:07 am by Producer

Easter weekend in Murfreesboro was just the beginning of a massive spring season for the Salvation Army. Sergeants George and Ruby Keith dive into the success of their recen.... Read More

TN State Rep. Mike Sparks: School Bus Safety Bills & Nashville Traffic Updates

Apr 16, 2026 at 11:13 am by Producer

Tennessee's legislative halls are buzzing with debates over school bus safety and local infrastructure that could reshape the daily commute for thousands. State Representati.... Read More

Appellate Court Upholds 30-Year Sentence for Murfreesboro Man in Sexual Abuse Case

Apr 08, 2026 at 03:09 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An appeal has been filed in a Rutherford County case involving statutory rape by an authority figure and sexual battery by an authority figure..... Read More

MFRD'S Quick Response Stops Shed Fire from Spreading on Veterans Parkway

Mar 29, 2026 at 09:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A small storage shed fire on Veterans Parkway could have turned into something much larger Saturday afternoon, but a fast response from Murfreesbor.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Accused of Online School Threat Remains Jailed Ahead of Court Appearance

Mar 10, 2026 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro man scheduled to appear in court this week remains behind bars after being arrested in connection with alleged online threa.... Read More

911 Tapes, a Past Murder in Murfreesboro & Interlocutory Appeals: A Deep Dive into Rutherford County Justice

Mar 06, 2026 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

PODCAST (WGNS) - Join host J. Paul Newman, a retired Rutherford County Assistant District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney General Trevor Lynch as they pull.... Read More

Sen. Reeves Announces Agriculture Grant for Evans Plant Farm

Feb 28, 2026 at 06:54 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - State Senator Shane Reeves (R, Murfreesboro) says a new state investment is headed straight into the heart of Rutherford County agriculture. Reeves an.... Read More

Swap N' Shop Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026 at 09:46 am by WGNS News

SERVICE: Will sit with the elderly (daytime hours). Rutherford County area only. References available upon request. Call 615-895-1864 FOR SALE: Very nice leather lift chair.... Read More

Baum Bill Clears House, Sets Rules for Cash Rounding in a Post‑Penny Economy

Feb 27, 2026 at 08:19 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee House of Representatives has signed off on a plan to help businesses adjust to a world without pennies. House Bill 1744, carried by Stat.... Read More

United Way VITA Program: Free Tax Prep & Financial Support in Tennessee

Feb 26, 2026 at 11:09 am by Producer

Free tax preparation services are putting millions of dollars back into the pockets of Tennessee residents through the United Way’s VITA program. As we hit the peak of.... Read More

MTSU Economic Impact: President Sidney McPhee on Engineering, AI, and Higher Ed Growth

Feb 26, 2026 at 10:26 am by Producer

This episode of the WGNS Roundtable dives into the powerful local impact and future-forward vision of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Host Dr. Bill Kraus sits down.... 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

RCS Nursing Coordinator Named to National Post

Feb 12, 2026 at 08:16 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Dr. Shanna Groom, School Nursing coordinator for Rutherford County Schools, has been elected as Tennessee’s director to the National Associa.... Read More

Saint Rose of Lima Breaks Ground on New Marian Center in Murfreesboro

Feb 11, 2026 at 07:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Church leaders, parishioners, and community members gathered Wednesday for the official groundbreaking of the new Marian Center at Saint Rose of Lim.... Read More

MTCS Names Former MLB Draft Pick Brennan King Interim Head Baseball Coach

Feb 10, 2026 at 01:41 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) announced a significant leadership transition in its high school baseball program on Monday, naming longt.... Read More