Murfreesboro City Schools

Honoring Legacies and Looking Ahead: Murfreesboro City Schools Updates with Lisa Trail

Jan 19, 2026 at 11:01 am by Producer

In this episode, host Bryan Barrett sits down with Lisa Trail from Murfreesboro City Schools to discuss two major upcoming deadlines that parents and community members won't.... Read More

Murfreesboro Invited to Honor the People Who Shaped Our Schools--Deadline Jan. 30!

Jan 16, 2026 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Time is running out for Murfreesboro residents to nominate their favorite Murfreesboro City Schools educator for the 2025–26 Teachers Ha.... Read More

Deadline Nears for Discovery School Applications for 2026–27 School Year

Jan 13, 2026 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The application deadline is approaching for families interested in enrolling their children at Discovery School for the 2026–27 academic year.... Read More

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School Bus Crash on SE Broad Slows Traffic but Spares Students

Jan 09, 2026 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS Radio) - A Friday (1/9/2026) afternoon crash involving a Murfreesboro City Schools bus and two other vehicles brought traffic to a crawl along SE Broa.... Read More

MCS Invites Community to Honor the Educators and Staff Who Shaped Local Schools

Dec 27, 2025 at 03:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro City Schools is opening the door for the community to help celebrate the people who built the district’s reputation for excellence. Nom.... Read More

MCS Announces 2025 Teachers of the Year

Dec 17, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is proud to announce the 2025 Teachers of the Year and Novice Teacher of the Year. These outstanding ed.... Read More

Amy Swicord, Early Childhood Education Assistant, Holloway High School

Dec 16, 2025 at 04:56 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

Discovery School Admissions Explained: What Families Need to Know for 2026–2027

Dec 15, 2025 at 10:57 am by Producer

On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett talks with Discovery School principal Dr. Caitlin Bullard about admissions for the upcoming 2026–2027 school y.... Read More

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A Norman Rockwell Christmas Comes to Life on the Square

Dec 06, 2025 at 07:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Despite the chill in the air, Murfreesboro’s historic Public Square was glowing Friday (12/5/2025) evening as families bundled up to witness the annua.... Read More

Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom: MCS Parent University & Family Resource Efforts

Nov 17, 2025 at 11:06 am by Producer

On this episode of Rutherford Issues on WGNS, host Bryan Barrett talks with Jennifer Lowe of Murfreesboro City Schools about how the district supports families through its Par.... Read More

Discovery School’s Julie Seymour Wins Prestigious 2025 Tennessee RISE Award

Nov 13, 2025 at 03:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro City Schools is celebrating a major statewide honor after the Tennessee Department of Education named Julie Seymour, STEAM Coordinator.... Read More

Discovery School Opens Applications for Gifted Learners in 2026–27 School Year

Nov 05, 2025 at 04:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro families with high-achieving young learners have a unique opportunity on the horizon. Discovery School, the city’s academically acceler.... Read More

Community, Culture & Competition | Murfreesboro City Schools

Oct 20, 2025 at 11:19 am by Producer

In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with Lisa Trail, Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives for Murfreesboro City Schools, to talk about two exciting upcomi.... Read More

Aviation Meets Innovation at Murfreesboro Airport during STEAM Fest: Taking Flight Oct. 14th & 18th

Oct 07, 2025 at 10:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport will once again take flight with creativity and curiosity as it hosts its 4th Annual Airport STEAM Fest.... Read More

STEAM Takes Flight at Murfreesboro Airport with a Hands-On STEAM Fest

Oct 03, 2025 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is gearing up for its 4th Annual STEAM Fest, and this year it’s bigger than ever. In partnership with the Discovery Cen.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Guard Deployment Debate, School Success, Transit Expansion & Tourism Growth | Oct. 1, 2025

Oct 01, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Wednesday, October 1, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Senator Jeff Yarbrough challenges the legality of Tennessee National Gu.... Read More

Cameron Hamilton at the Learning Zone

Sep 30, 2025 at 02:24 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

Serve it Up Pickleball Tournament Supports Murfreesboro City Schools

Sep 17, 2025 at 06:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City Schools Foundation invites the community to the Serve it Up Pickleball Tournament, a lively two-day event combining spirited compet.... Read More