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Rutherford County Early Voting Numbers Up Over 2022 But Total Turnout Remains Low

Apr 30, 2026 at 09:56 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County election officials are seeing more interest in the local primary, though overall turnout remains a small fraction of the populat.... Read More

Tim Hortons Expands Murfreesboro Footprint With Two New Locations

Apr 30, 2026 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Coffee lovers in Rutherford County have something new to brew over as Tim Hortons prepares to open two new locations in Murfreesboro. Construction.... Read More

Matthew & Mary Ellen Smith, theater teachers at Riverdale High School

Apr 23, 2026 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Lancaster Christian Academy Shines at County Track Meet

Apr 22, 2026 at 02:55 pm by Primetime Sports

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A small private school from Smyrna is the talk of the track world after a massive showing at the Rutherford County Championships. Lancaster Christian Ac.... Read More

Eva Carroll, an English Language Arts 7th Grade Teacher at Siegel Middle School

Feb 02, 2026 at 06:02 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Expansion Debate, Winter Storm Recovery, and Community Events | Jan. 30, 2026

Jan 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders face mounting pressure to address overcrowding at.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Highlights, Missing Teen Search Intensifies, and Community Remembers Rhonda Allen | Dec. 15, 2025

Dec 17, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, December 15, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Holiday cheer filled downtown Murfreesboro as the 2025 Murfreesboro Christ.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford County Education Shake-Up, Library Audits, Gas Price Relief & Downtown Closure | Dec. 2, 2025

Dec 02, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee State Board of Education considers reducing high school world.... Read More

Smithville Man Identified in Fatal Clarksville Pike Crash; Investigation Underway into Previous Misidentification

Nov 12, 2025 at 12:03 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities have identified the man killed in Saturday’s two-vehicle collision on Clarksville Pike at Bobel Lane as 41-year-old Dustin McLeod of.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Rescue Toddler Found Outside in 27-Degree Weather

Nov 11, 2025 at 03:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – November 11, 2025 – Murfreesboro Police officers responded to the area of Manson Crossing Drive and Cedar Glades Drive Tuesday morning after rec.... Read More

Downtown After 5 Moved to Next Friday Due to Incoming Storm Threat

Nov 07, 2025 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Plans have shifted for one of downtown Murfreesboro’s most anticipated seasonal events. WGNS confirmed Friday morning that Main Street Murfre.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Waste Task Force Launch, Arts Scholarships, Gas Leak Response & Braves Transition | Oct. 3, 2025

Oct 03, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Friday, October 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: State Rep. Brian Terry and Sen. Shane Reeves launch a 15-member advisory t.... Read More