Murfreesboro

Cicadas Soiree and Oaklands Mansion's Rich History

May 22, 2024 at 11:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Join WGNS' Scott Walker as he chats with Oaklands Mansion’s Executive Director, James Manning, about the upcoming Cicadas Soiree, set for Saturday,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Among 12 Arrested in Tennessee Child Exploitation Crackdown

May 22, 2024 at 05:04 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - UPDATED - A major operation targeting online child exploitation and sextortion in Tennessee has led to the arrest of 12 individuals and the identificatio.... Read More

United Communications Awarded $7.98M to Expand its 10-County Fiber Network in Middle Tennessee

May 22, 2024 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

Local internet provider United Communications announced that its recent $7.98 million award through the Middle Mile Buildout grant program will add 267 miles of high.... Read More

Lots of Career Opportunities to Splash Into at Upcoming Career Fair in Murfreesboro

May 22, 2024 at 10:29 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – An upcoming career fair will be held at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza on June 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, offering a variety of possibility f.... Read More

Overall Creek Elementary Achieves STEM/STEAM Re-designation

May 21, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) have announced that Overall Creek Elementary School in Murfr.... Read More
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Tense Standoff in Murfreesboro Ends with Tear Gas and Arrest

May 21, 2024 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN – UPDATED: A 38-year-old man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at his neighbor’s home, assaulting two other neighbors, and barri.... Read More

Summer Reading Events Encourage Young Readers in Rutherford County

May 21, 2024 at 01:29 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – Young readers across Rutherford County are invited to participate in exciting summer reading events hosted by the Rutherford County Libra.... Read More

Asher Sullivan, Son of County Schools Director, Passes Away Saturday

May 18, 2024 at 10:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The son of the Director of the Rutherford County Schools has passed away after becoming trapped in a storm drain (See previous news story here). Asher.... Read More

Historical Society Meets 7PM Monday at Oaklands

May 18, 2024 at 07:34 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Rutherford County Historical Society meets in Maney Hall at Oaklands Mansion this coming Monday night (5/20/2024) at 7:00 o’clock. Admission.... Read More

Groundhog's Dream Came True Saturday at MTSU

May 18, 2024 at 04:49 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – WGNS broadcast the dedication of the Steve Peterson Champions Plaza at Reese Smith Jr. Field, prior to first pitch of the Conference USA battle betwee.... Read More

MTSU CUSTOMS Orientation Acclimates Class of ’28 Students to their New Home

May 17, 2024 at 12:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Just 10 days after the spring Class of 2024 departed from Middle Tennessee State University, the first wave of the Class of ’28 ent.... Read More

Murfreesboro police increases seat belt enforcement during National “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization

May 17, 2024 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As more families hit the road for vacation this summer, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THS.... Read More

Construction to Begin on Walter Hill Outdoor STEAM Classroom, Learning Center to Honor Legacy of Beloved Teacher

May 17, 2024 at 12:10 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Officials from Walter Hill Elementary School, Rutherford County Schools and Republic Services will gather on May 16 to celebrate the groundbre.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol Sponsors Sobriety Checkpoint in Murfreesboro

May 17, 2024 at 12:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is taking proactive measures by sponsoring a sobriety checkpoint aimed at finding intoxicated drivers. The initiati.... Read More

Legislation Approves Task Force to Combat Illegal Street Racing in Tennessee

May 16, 2024 at 07:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Legislation pushed forward by Senator Dawn White of Murfreesboro State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna calls for the creation of a task force to.... Read More

Wilson Bank and Trust Ribbon Cutting

May 15, 2024 at 12:01 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Rutherford Chamber of Commerce celebrated the remodeling of a Wilson Bank and Trust with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and social gathering for the.... Read More

Community Gathers to Remember Yousuf Ayesh: Prayer Vigil and Funeral Service Honoring Brave 11-Year-Old

May 14, 2024 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A prayer vigil is scheduled for this upcoming Friday night to honor the memory of 11-year-old Yousuf Ayesh, who tragically passed away on Tuesday morning af.... Read More

TDCI, Fire Marshal’s Office Highlights Building Safety Month in May

May 14, 2024 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed May in Tennessee as Building Safety Month. To help raise public awareness of the critical role that building codes play in.... Read More

Tennessee is the 11th Least Expensive Market in the Nation

May 13, 2024 at 10:33 pm by WGNS News

Tennesseans saw another break at the pump this week, with the state gas price average dropping eight cents over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is no.... Read More

Politics: Lorri Johnson Announces Run for Rutherford County School Board

May 13, 2024 at 10:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Lorri Johnson, an independent candidate, announced her candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board, Zone 3 seat. As a member of the Murfreesboro c.... Read More