Murfreesboro TN

MTSU Football Season Opener, Game Day Guide & Salute to Veterans Preview

Sep 02, 2026 at 10:25 am

MTSU Athletics is gearing up for an unforgettable home opener at Johnny Red Floyd Stadium as Blue Raider football returns with big game-day upgrades, fan experiences, and a.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Excellence: CTE Pathways and Student Athletics

Aug 28, 2026 at 11:02 am

Rutherford County Schools stands as the highest-performing school system in Tennessee, driving academic excellence and athletic achievement through dedicated leadership and.... Read More

PODCAST - Today, WGNS was Joined In-Studio by Murfreesboro Parks & Rec.

Aug 27, 2026 at 09:04 am

PODCAST (Above) - On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker was joined by in studio guests Nate Williams, Director of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department, alon.... Read More

MTSU Media Dean Remembers Dolly Parton Legacy in Special Interview

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Reaction continues to pour in following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton as fans across Middle Tennessee and the world honor her m.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Campaign Sign Theft

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:04 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Rutherford County commissioner has admitted to taking an opponent's campaign sign during his reelection bid. Rutherford County Commissioner Rom.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS Clear the Shelters Event & Pet Adoption Tips

Aug 21, 2026 at 11:02 am

Rutherford County PAWS is tackling pet adoption myths and gearing up for their biggest event of the season. Representatives Sebastian Jordan, Steve "The Cat Man" Edwards, an.... Read More

Rutherford County Addiction Recovery Services & Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 20, 2026 at 11:04 am

Overcoming addiction and re-entering society after incarceration requires more than just time—it demands a reliable, comprehensive support system. In this episode of R.... Read More

Central Magnet School Named Best High School in America

Aug 19, 2026 at 06:14 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Central Magnet School is now officially the top-ranked high school in the United States. According to the 2026-2027 rankings released by U.S. News.... Read More

American Red Cross Blood Donation Crisis: How to Donate & Save Lives

Aug 14, 2026 at 11:11 am

A critical American Red Cross blood donation emergency has pushed national supplies below a single-day threshold—making this the second-largest blood crisis in history.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Updates: Kirt Wade on Growth, Traffic, and Public Safety

Aug 13, 2026 at 11:02 am

Looking for the latest insights from the Murfreesboro City Council? Councilman Kirt Wade sits down to unpack the unique challenges and massive opportunities facing one of Te.... Read More

Rutherford County Dedicates Recovery Court Building to Judge Don Ash and Mary Schneider

Aug 12, 2026 at 05:42 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County officials recently dedicated a renovated and expanded Recovery Court building in honor of two people credited with h.... Read More

Tennessee Tree Planting Grants Could Help Rutherford County and Other Communities Expand Urban Canopy

Aug 11, 2026 at 06:53 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Local governments, nonprofit organizations and public educational institutions across Tennessee, including eligible organizations in R.... Read More

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Can Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws Help Us Control Artificial Intelligence?

Aug 11, 2026 at 12:55 am

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Artificial intelligence continues to raise difficult questions about control, responsibility and what happens when rapidly advancing technology begins o.... Read More

Recognize This Truck? Coffee County Investigators Seek Leads After Sunday Morning Theft

Aug 10, 2026 at 10:04 pm

COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a pickup truck and the person or persons associat.... Read More

Community Family Support & Child Welfare: Inside Thriving Together TN*

Aug 07, 2026 at 11:22 am

Community family support transforms lives when vulnerable households receive peer-led guidance during times of crisis. Executive Director Amy Jordan breaks down how Thriving.... Read More

MTSU Gives Tennessee Criminal Justice Teachers Hands-On Forensic Training

Aug 06, 2026 at 04:35 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - From processing outdoor crime scenes to excavating skeletal remains, teachers from across Tennessee spent a day sharpening their skills over the summer.... Read More

Heart of Tennessee Red Cross Responders Deploy to Major Spokane Wildfires

Aug 04, 2026 at 07:41 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Three local volunteers from the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross are currently deployed on a two-week mission to Washington St.... Read More

Murfreesboro Maple Street Biscuit Company Changing to Biscuit Belly in 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big changes are coming to a popular Rutherford County breakfast spot. Cracker Barrel is officially parting ways with the Maple Street Biscuit Comp.... Read More

Rutherford County To Hosts Recovery Court Building Dedication in Murfreesboro

Aug 02, 2026 at 10:07 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Government cordially invites the community to attend a building dedication ceremony for the new Recovery Court facility. Officia.... Read More

Friday Night Live Concert Features Third Party Thieves on Murfreesboro Square

Jul 29, 2026 at 08:42 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Live music is taking over the heart of Rutherford County next month as Main Street Murfreesboro hosts another installment of the Friday Night Live.... Read More