The Journey Home continues the fight to end generational poverty and homelessness in Rutherford County

May 05, 2022 at 11:19 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Journey Home in Murfreesboro works to help those who are both homeless or on the edge of homelessness daily. Scott Foster, director of The Journey Home,.... Read More

Op-Ed: Take time to encourage!

May 04, 2022 at 07:45 pm by WGNS

Take time to encourage!  by David Coggin, Barnabas Vision I believe Rutherford County is one of the most encouraging and giving communities in the world, but we are.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Hometown Heroes Silent Auction

Apr 26, 2022 at 09:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — “You only have four days left to bid on the items in the Hometown Heroes Silent Auction,” announced Child Advocacy Center Developmen.... Read More

Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Returns to Murfreesboro - Scheduled to be held at Embassy Suites

Apr 20, 2022 at 08:57 am by WGNS

Due to the COVID Pandemic, there has not been a Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in about 3-years. That said, this year’s event in Murfreesboro is expected to be heavily a.... Read More

Fundraiser for non-profit Barnabas Vision on April 30th

Apr 16, 2022 at 07:43 pm by WGNS

  Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is hosting a drop-in event to raise funds to help those in the community who are in need of help.The Christian ministry works with loc.... Read More

Third Blessing Box Opens in LaVergne at Rescue Squad

Apr 07, 2022 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

The "We Are Hope Foundation" and the LaVergne Rescue Squad have partnered to bring a third blessing box to the city, this one named “Kayleigh’s Blessing Box”.... Read More

Hometown Heroes Walk for Children in Murfreesboro on April 29th

Mar 28, 2022 at 06:56 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – “On your mark.  Get set.  Go!” said Development Coordinator Katie Enzor.  “The Child Advocacy Center is making prepa.... Read More

Second Blessing Box installed in LaVergne, TN

Mar 23, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

A second Blessing Box was installed in LaVergne on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Sonic Drive-In, located at 5210 Murfreesboro Rd. The box currently contains non-perishable.... Read More
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Today's guest help to prepare meals for those in need - learn how you can help

Mar 18, 2022 at 09:07 am by Producer

Our guest include Aaron and Emily Cox, who volunteer their time to prepare meals for those in need (hear today's podcast above). On March 5, 2022, Meals of Hope packing p.... Read More
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Meals of Hope Volunteers in Murfreesboro Helped Prepare over 50,000 Meals for Less Fortunate - Overall Goal of 1-Million Meals in 2022 (1)

Mar 16, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn.— Last Saturday (03/05/2022), Meals of Hope packing partners Aaron and Emily Cox worked with volunteers to pack 51,072 meals for struggling individual.... Read More
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Meals of Hope Volunteers in Murfreesboro Helped Prepare over 50,000 Meals for Less Fortunate - Overall Goal of 1-Million Meals in 2022

Mar 09, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn.— This past Saturday (03/05/2022), Meals of Hope packing partners Aaron and Emily Cox worked with volunteers to pack 51,072 meals for struggling indiv.... Read More

11th Annual Special Kids Race is Scheduled for March 19th

Mar 08, 2022 at 07:28 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee -- The 11th Annual Special Kids Race will be hosted later this month on Saturday, March 19, 2022 - at the campus of presenting sponsor, Murfreesboro Me.... Read More

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and Bible Reading Marathon to Return to Murfreesboro this year

Mar 02, 2022 at 03:13 pm by WGNS

The National Day of Prayer is nearing and Cliff Sharp, co-founder of Greenhouse Ministries, told WGNS that planning is underway for the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast&h.... Read More

Volunteers to help build new Habitat for Humanity Home in downtown Murfreesboro on March 12th

Mar 01, 2022 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Habitat for Humanity volunteers will meet to work on a special community build project later this month. The First Baptist Panel Build will be on Saturday, March 12 in the Hab.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Celebrates 65 Years of Service to Local Community

Feb 25, 2022 at 11:08 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN — On Wednesday, February 23rd, United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties gathered with top donors and supporters to celebrate 65 years of servic.... Read More

Smyrna Police Personnel Participates in Concerns of Police Survivors Training / Event

Feb 22, 2022 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Smyrna Police Department personnel recently attended the C.O.P.S (Concerns of Police Survivors) Training program held in nearby Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Some of the topics inclu.... Read More

Rutherford County SWAT Team recognized for flood response in Waverly

Feb 10, 2022 at 08:30 am by WGNS

Sheriff’s SWAT Team members were honored as Officers of the Month for helping residents of Waverly and Humphreys County in the devastating floods last August.The team.... Read More
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Ribbon Cutting for LaVergne's First Blessing Box

Feb 09, 2022 at 04:13 pm by WGNS

It took a partnership between two churches, an international business, and a new foundation to bring a Blessing Box to LaVergne. The Blessing Box, located at 144 Bain Drive ne.... Read More

MTSU announces 2022 Unity Luncheon honorees; Feb. 3 deadline for tickets

Jan 19, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will honor five Middle Tennessee “unsung heroes” who’ve served their communities faithfull.... Read More

FirstBank Commits $10 Million Investment to The Housing Fund

Jan 14, 2022 at 03:56 pm by WGNS

FirstBank has committed to a $10 million investment in The Housing Fund for the organization’s Shared Equity Program of affordable housing. The Shared Equity Program all.... Read More