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A Denied Request to Expand the Landfill and Talks of Solving a Growing Waste Problem in Rutherford County Continue

Oct 25, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Discussions about a denied request for the Middle Point Landfill to expand continue.  Earlier this year on July 9th,  the Central Tennessee Region Solid Wast.... Read More

Small Business Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 27th

Oct 22, 2021 at 09:29 pm by WGNS

A special event geared towards small businesses in Rutherford County will offer great Christmas shopping opportunities and more! Hear our complete interview above.Find.... Read More

New Museum to Help Tell Rutherford County's Story on Local Square

Oct 20, 2021 at 09:04 am by WGNS

A new museum will soon be open in downtown Murfreesboro. The museum will be inside the Rutherford County Courthouse.County Mayor Bill Ketron told WGNS NEWS…Ketron said.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Updates and Interviews

Oct 19, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

The local library system continues to offer great programs and opportunities in Rutherford County.Hear the latest news from the library below:Scroll down for library locations.... Read More

Halloween Events and Fun throughout the Rutherford County Area this month

Oct 18, 2021 at 07:33 am by WGNS

There won't be trick-or-treating on the Historic Murfreesboro Square this year, due to the up-tick in COVID-19 numbers and recommendations by the CDC. However, local merc.... Read More

Festive Flats: Jazz Fest on the Historic Rutherford County Square

Oct 14, 2021 at 09:36 pm by WGNS

The annual Jazz Fest took a break in 2020, due to the COVID pandemic. But, the music returned in 2021 and was enjoyed by thousands of fans both young and old. Click the below.... Read More

Photo of the Day: Life is a Highway... Well, Route 66 is a Highway

Oct 12, 2021 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

Photo by Scott WalkerJanuary 10, 2020 along Route 66Route 66 was once the main artery through the desert lands of the west, leading to the metropolis of Chicago. The route was.... Read More

Breast Cancer Survivor Diagnosed with COVID Days Before Scheduled Surgery

Oct 07, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Beki Baker, a wife and a mother of 3, never thought she would hear the words “you have cancer.” Beki has lived in Middle Tennessee for more than 11 years and.... Read More

Former Gym Manager Arrested for Allegedly Taking and Stealing Private Photos of Clients

Oct 07, 2021 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee fitness enthusiast maybe surprised to learn about a personal trainer in trouble with the law.A former training manager at QNTM Fit Life Gym has been arrested.... Read More

BUSINESS: Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill Will Open in Murfreesboro this November

Oct 05, 2021 at 03:24 pm by WGNS

If you’ve got a craving for authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, good news—Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill is bringing Louisiana hospitality to Murfreesboro, Tennesse.... Read More

Tuesday: Keith Holbert Sr.

Oct 05, 2021 at 08:30 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner:  Keith Holbert Sr.  The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesbo.... Read More

TUESDAY: Sarah Murfree

Oct 05, 2021 at 06:09 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 Sarah Murfree is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for helping her friends during some tough times. Sarah Mu.... Read More

Visit Downtown Murfreesboro and TRY to Find All the Scarecrows (#MainStreetScarecrow)

Sep 30, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Main Street Murfreesboro is hosting their second annual Scarecrows Downtown during the month of October. Main Street Executive Director Sarah Callender told WGNS NEWS...Vote.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Artist Closes his "Studio S" Art Studio After 50-Years - Selling Beautiful Pieces

Sep 22, 2021 at 09:24 pm by WGNS

As reported in April, Studio S in Murfreesboro is closing after being a staple in the art community for the past 50-years, according to Lewis Snyder.Stories like this are toug.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Nominating Committee Appoints New Board Member

Sep 20, 2021 at 10:20 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The Nominating Committee of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced this past week that Vanessa Hickman will serve on the MTE Board of Direc.... Read More

UPDATE: TN Gas Prices Down 1.4-Cents

Sep 20, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas price.... Read More

RAINS Force Greenway Arts Festival To Be VIRTUAL!

Sep 18, 2021 at 06:03 am by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Leaves begin to turn color, cooler temperatures arrive, and the Greenway Art Festival is returning for its 17th year. Howeve.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Crash on I-24 Tuesday Morning

Sep 01, 2021 at 11:18 am by WGNS

The man fatally injured Tuesday (9/01/2021) morning at 6:15 in a two-vehicle collision on I-24 East has been identified. Metro Nashville Police say that the accident occured o.... Read More

Homeless Woman Reported Missing - Safely Located and Case Closed

Sep 01, 2021 at 09:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A homeless woman who was reported as missing has since been located. 19-year-old Hannah Gross was reported missing by a friend on August 29, 2021. Murfree.... Read More

County Farm Road Shut Down at Slab Due to Flooding

Aug 31, 2021 at 11:14 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUTY, TN)  At around 10 o’clock Tuesday (8/31/21) morning, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office announced the closure of County Farm Road at th.... Read More