La Vergne news

County School Bus Contractors Feeling the Pinch of a Driver Shortage

Sep 10, 2024 at 01:51 pm by Danny Osborn

The explosive growth is leaving Rutherford County facing a shortage of school bus drivers. Since 1924, the county has contracted with private individuals to provide buses.... Read More

Voluntary Water Conservation Notice for La Vergne

Aug 26, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS Radio News

LA VERGNE - A city-wide voluntary water conservation notice has been issued for La Vergne effective from 10:00 PM Monday night (8/26/2024) until noon on Tuesday afternoon.... Read More

Two La Vergne Officers Allegedly Shot by Estranged Son of Metro Nashville Chief; Officers Identified

Oct 21, 2023 at 02:31 pm by WGNS

The La Vergne officers allegedly shot by the estranged son of Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake have been identified.Officer Ashley Boleyjack was released from the hospi.... Read More

"Carry The Load" at La Vergne City Hall Saturday 6PM

May 17, 2023 at 11:39 am by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN)  A non-profit organization that aims to help people celebrate Memorial Day is making a stop in La Vergne this year. Everyone is invited to join Carry the.... Read More

Former La Vergne Police Officer Facing Decertification while La Vergne Opens the Search for New Police Chief

Mar 24, 2023 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) A former La Vergne Police officer is facing decertification. With more, here is WGNS’ Ron Jordan… In the meantime, The City of La&nb.... Read More

La Vergne High Math Teacher Christina Manley Dies

Aug 21, 2022 at 10:37 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne) Students at La Vergne High School are grieving the passing of popular math teacher Christina Manley. A Rutherford County Schools spokesperson said, “Mrs. Ma.... Read More

Pro-Choice Rally held on Rutherford County Square Tuesday, Election Day

May 04, 2022 at 07:33 am by WGNS

As folks parked on the Rutherford County Square to vote on Tuesday, many were met with protestors who were chanting about their body and their right to abortion… (.... Read More

1 Dead: Apparent Attempted Murder-Suicide

Apr 02, 2022 at 05:48 am by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN)  One person is dead after apparently shooting a family member and himself late Thursday night in La Vergne.  The gunman was found inside his house o.... Read More

One Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide Shooting in La Vergne

Apr 01, 2022 at 07:29 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) One person is dead after apparently shooting a family member and then himself late Thursday night in La Vergne (03/31/2022). The gunman was found insid.... Read More

AHCA/NCAL Highlights Nursing Home Quality Improvements Over The Past Decade

Mar 21, 2022 at 08:00 pm by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report today highlighting data that shows the quality of care.... Read More

I-24 Multi-Vehicle Crash Snarls Traffic this past Saturday

May 10, 2021 at 09:50 am by WGNS

WGNS received multiple calls about a car accident that evidently looked more serious than it actually was. However, we have confirmed that no fatalities were reported in the 1.... Read More

Municipal Elections: Smyrna, La Vergne & Eagleville

Nov 03, 2020 at 11:13 pm by WGNS

Three county cities held municipal elections November 3rd.In La Vergne, former mayor Dennis Waldron is back on the Board of Alderman. He defeated the field which included curr.... Read More

United Communications Partners with La Vergne to Provide Enhanced Communications Services

Oct 21, 2020 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

United Communications, Middle Tennessee’s leading provider of fiber and fixed wireless internet services, and Middle Tennessee Electric, the state’s largest electr.... Read More

La Vergne Edges Stewarts Creek; Other RuCo FB Scores

Sep 18, 2020 at 11:48 pm by WGNS

La Vergne came from behind to defeat region foe Stewarts Creek 32-27 Friday night. Wolverines running back Ray Banner eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark in five games this season w.... Read More

La Vergne Boys Basketball Coach / AD Resigns

Jul 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

La Vergne boys basketball coach and athletics director Jeremy Moore has resigned to take a head coaching job in neighboring Williamson County. He has been named the new head.... Read More

La Vergne Alderman Matt Church Resigns

Jul 08, 2020 at 12:19 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: City of La Vergne Alderman Matt Church has resigned from his seat effective immediately. The city council will consider approving a resolution at a special meeting on.... Read More

Rutherford County Strongly Encourages Masks; Not Mandated

Jul 06, 2020 at 05:07 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday that Rutherford County will not impose a mask mandate,--instead, businesses, citizens, and visitors are strongly encourage.... Read More