La Vergne news

La Vergne Fire Crews Respond to Two Separate Residential Fires Wednesday

Mar 26, 2026 at 05:26 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — La Vergne Fire Rescue responded to two residential fires on Wednesday morning at Hurricane Circle and Wortham Court. One person was injured in.... Read More

Rutherford County Homicide Investigation, Gas Prices Jump, Opioid Deaths Drop, and New Scam Warnings | Mar. 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Metro Nashville Police investigate the death of 26-year-old Kiara Timmons, whose last known add.... Read More

Smyrna Officer-Involved Shooting, School Bus Purchase, and Tennessee Living Wage Data | Mar. 16, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: An independent TBI investigation is underway after a road rage call in Smyrna escalated into an.... Read More

Library System Controversy, School Safety Alert, Storm Recovery & Gas Price Relief | Feb. 3, 2025

Feb 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tensions escalate within the Rutherford County Library System as Director.... Read More

Felony Evading Charges Filed After Reckless Crash, Gas Leak in La Vergne

Jan 30, 2026 at 05:51 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: LA VERGNE, Tenn. — A dangerous late-night pursuit in La Vergne ended in a crash, a ruptured gas line, and neighborhood evacuations after a driver attempted to fl.... Read More

Blasting to Begin in Woodland Hills Area Starting Today, November 3

Nov 03, 2025 at 06:01 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN — Residents in the Woodland Hills subdivision will soon hear and feel controlled blasting as part of ongoing construction near the interstate. The.... Read More

La Vergne Officials Report Network Disruption; Essential Services Remain Operational

Oct 17, 2025 at 11:42 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The City of La Vergne is investigating a network incident that has temporarily disrupted certain computer systems. Upon discovery, city officials imme.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Job Market Shifts, Mayor Carr Seeks Re-Election, Crime Updates & Community Events | Sept. 19, 2025

Sep 19, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Friday, September 19, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County’s job market shows resilience despite slight in.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Fatally Shot While Driving on I-24 in Rutherford County

Jul 12, 2025 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Rutherford County man was killed Saturday morning after being shot while driving along Interstate 24, triggering a massive law enforceme.... Read More

Saks Global Fulfillment Center in La Vergne to Permanently Close, 446 Employees Affected

Apr 18, 2025 at 04:04 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE - Saks Global Tennessee Fulfillment Center will begin a permanent closure of its facility at 1 Walden Books Drive starting June 4, 2025, according to a WARN not.... Read More

❄️Snow Patrol Closings, Cancellations & Postponement for Friday, January 10th, 2025❄️

Jan 10, 2025 at 10:42 am by WGNS

This post will be updated with the latest closings, cancellations and postponements due to the winter storm on Friday, January 10th. Governor Bill Lee has declared a state of.... Read More

❄️Winter Storm Warning Issued for Rutherford County: 4-8" of Snowfall Expected Friday❄️

Jan 09, 2025 at 03:18 pm by Rutherford Weather

Rutherford County, TN — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Rutherford County and other parts of Middle Tennessee, in effect from Fri.... Read More

🎦Confidence in Snow Chances Friday Increasing

Jan 06, 2025 at 07:56 pm by Rutherford Weather

Confidence continues to increase that Rutherford County and most all of Tennessee could see measurable snowfall by the end of the week. Bryan Barrett with Rutherford Weather h.... Read More

🎦 Busy Weather Weekend Ahead

Jan 03, 2025 at 05:15 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - A mix of wintry and rainy weather is expected to cap off the weekend and carry into the start of the workweek. A Friday front brought cold weather and by S.... Read More

November 5th Election Results on WGNS Radio, WGNSRadio.com & Big G TV

Nov 04, 2024 at 05:54 pm by WGNS

We have local, state and national races covered, including the "Race for the White House." CBS News will have anchored coverage with Steve Kathan, and locally Bryan Barre.... Read More

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