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Take an artic dip during the Murfreesboro Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 8th

Dec 28, 2021 at 09:29 pm by WGNS

This year's Polar Bear Plunge at the outdoor Sports*Com swimming pool will be on Saturday, January 8, 2022...That was assistant parks director Thomas Laird. Reports ind.... Read More

ACTION LINE: On Tuesday, the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Crew were in the WGNS Studio

Dec 28, 2021 at 06:28 am by Producer

This morning, WGNS was joined in studio by guests from the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department. Our guests included Thomas Laird and Rachel Singer who highlighted the Polar.... Read More

Park planning in West Murfreesboro would shift to new location if “property swap” with MTE wins City Council approval

Dec 03, 2021 at 07:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, Dec. 2, to approve City staff moving forward with negotiation, due diligence, and document prepa.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro wants to use / oversee former GE Property that was purchased to be under the National Parks Stones River Battlefield

Nov 12, 2021 at 07:46 am by WGNS

What was once General Electric owned property and used by GE as a manufacturing plant for close to 50-years, was purchased by O'Reilly's Auto Parts to be used as a distributio.... Read More

La Vergne Parks and Recreation Grant Ceremony and More

Oct 14, 2021 at 11:23 am by WGNS

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) officials will hold a check presentation ceremony this Friday, Oct. 15th for a parks and recreation grant for La Ve.... Read More

Animal Encounters at Wilderness Station

Aug 16, 2021 at 08:45 am by WGNS

Throughout September, animal lovers of all ages can learn more about what maybe crawling, slithering, sliding, flying, and hopping across local trails or even in your own ba.... Read More

State Parks, Rivian Partner on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Jul 21, 2021 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced today it is partnering with electric vehicle (EV) automaker and automotive technology company Rivian.... Read More

Sidewalk Murals Painted by Children with Everyday Household Items in Murfreesboro

Jun 17, 2021 at 11:19 am by WGNS

Earlier this month, the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department enjoyed a little artwork.Children throughout the community gathered on June 11th to paint murals on the sidewal.... Read More

Juneteenth to be Celebrated in Murfreesboro Over Three Day Period

Jun 03, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Juneteenth will be celebrated at the historic Bradley Academy in Murfreesboro over a three-day period. The event will start on Thursday June 17th and close with a final event.... Read More

Indoor Soccer Field and Eight Synthetic Turf Fields being constructed at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex

May 26, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

  The Richard Siegel Soccer Complex near the York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro is undergoing some major changes. Soccer fans are particularly excited about the futu.... Read More

“Movies Under the Stars” in Murfreesboro begins June 7

May 26, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to enjoy free family-friendly films during their annual “Movies Under.... Read More

Planning for Summer Fun at Recreation Areas Around Percy Priest Lake in Smyrna or Nashville? You Must Wear a Mask.

Feb 18, 2021 at 11:21 am by WGNS

Mask wearing will be a requirement at US Army Corps of Engineers recreation areas like Percy Priest Lake this summer. While it may sound unreasonable to hikers, the requiremen.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Seeks Public Input on 10-Year Parks and Recreation Plan

Feb 04, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is seeking public input on a state plan that will outline recreation, parks, and conservation priorities for th.... Read More

Tennessee State Parks Have $1.84 Billion Economic Impact in 2020

Jan 12, 2021 at 11:26 am by WGNS

Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of $1.84 billion in Tennessee in 2020 and welcomed 34.7 million visits, according to a report done for the Tennessee Department of.... Read More

Greenway Suicide In Parking Lot On Barfield Rd.

Jan 09, 2021 at 08:15 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Persons living along Barfield Road reported a large police presence in the Greenway parking lot around 10:00 o'clock Saturday morning (1/9/2021).A vigil n.... Read More

Cannonsburgh Village Offers Free Drive Through Light Display

Dec 02, 2020 at 09:27 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Cannonsburgh Village will be transformed into a Christmas Village, and the community is invited to visit. The free event begins Friday, Decemb.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks to Open Hwy 99 Greenway Trail and Plan Ahead for Better Access to Sterling Farmer Lake off of Hwy 99

Nov 24, 2020 at 11:04 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department has plans of opening the Greenway Trail that has been under construction on Highway 99, in just a few days. That was Parks Director.... Read More

Fire on Murfreesboro Greenway kept Firefighters Busy on Thursday

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

A vegetation fire kept Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue personnel busy Thursday afternoon. Due to high winds and dry conditions, the fire was in a location that was.... Read More

Cannonsburgh Village to be transformed into “Frightensburgh”

Oct 19, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Cannonsburgh Village will be transformed into an outdoor haunted trail by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation the week before Halloween. “We do.... Read More

Public Invited to Greenway Phase 4 Ribbon Cutting

Oct 08, 2020 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The public is invited to the Murfreesboro Greenway System Phase 4 ribbon cutting on Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. at the Barfield Crescent Park tra.... Read More