Smyrna news

Wednesday night storm in Rutherford County, TN

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

The storm that blew through Rutherford County on Wednesday night left behind damage caused by wind and lightning.The Murfreesboro Police Department reported downed trees and p.... Read More

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A New Downtown Development Discussed At City Council Workshop

Apr 13, 2022 at 08:51 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Exciting news from the Murfreesboro City Council Workshop that was held at the Murfreesboro Airport during lunchtime on Wednesday (4/13/2022). A mixe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland announces “letter of intent” for long-term sale of City’s solid waste

Apr 13, 2022 at 07:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced Wednesday, April 13, 2022, a letter of intent among WastAway, LLC and Argos USA LLC and the City..... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Virtual School ‘breaking down barriers’

Apr 13, 2022 at 12:48 pm by WGNS

“I am a trailblazer … always pushing myself further and breaking down barriers.”That is the motto of the Rutherford County Virtual School, which is now in i.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office helps orchestrate mock fatality accident for high school students

Apr 12, 2022 at 04:50 pm by WGNS

Watching a mock crash scenario unfold where a Smyrna High School student pretended he died and other students acted out being hurt from a DUI prom night crash “made it r.... Read More

The Roundtable Now On WGNS Weekdays 9-10am

Apr 12, 2022 at 03:24 pm by WGNS

WGNS is excited to announce a new show to the weekday lineup. The Roundtable is now on weekdays between 9-10am, in the time slot Truman Jones hosted for 11-years. The show wil.... Read More

Smyrna Police need help identifying couple

Apr 12, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department is requesting help from the public with a recent case. Evidently, the incident that involved a theft took place at the Lowe’s Home Impr.... Read More

Total of 343 fires in the Murfreesboro area last year - fires involving medical grade oxygen taking an uptick

Apr 11, 2022 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

There has been a spike in fire calls that involve smokers and oxygen tanks. Murfreesboro Assistant Chief Brian Lowe said he recently confirmed with the fire marshal's office.... Read More

Smyrna Bank Robbery Investigation Remains OPEN - $5,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Capture of the Suspects

Apr 11, 2022 at 10:57 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee — Smyrna Detectives report they continue to investigate a bank robbery that took place on April 4, 2022. So far, police have not been able to determine.... Read More

Police want help identifying subject captured on camera in attempted shoplifting of a push-mower and chainsaw case

Apr 11, 2022 at 10:10 am by WGNS

Pushing a push-mower out the door of Lowe’s Home Improvement Store on Old Fort Parkway is what one suspect is accused of doing, according to the Murfreesboro Police Depa.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Virtual Meetings to Virtual Car and Art Purchases? Today's Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:13 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tennessee — Virtual meetings to virtual meals and cars? With today’s commentary, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss…Scroll down f.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees OKs extension of McPhee’s contract through 2026

Apr 07, 2022 at 10:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted this week to extend President Sidney A. McPhee’s contract through.... Read More

Teen turns himself in at the Smyrna Police Department to face Felony Marijuana Charges in Nashville

Apr 07, 2022 at 08:20 pm by WGNS

A teenager who was charged with felony marijuana possession after a man was shot and killed in Nashville, reportedly turned himself in at the Smyrna Police Department.Metro-.... 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

Local man survives overdose, credits care counselor and Rutherford County Deputies

Apr 07, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

Alex Farris knows he’s fortunate to be alive.29-Year-old Farris of Eagleville almost died in January 2021 when he overdosed on fentanyl. Farris was homeless with.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Commission Confirms Candidate Filing Deadline Extended for State Senatorial Races

Apr 07, 2022 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Election Commission has confirmed the deadline to file paperwork to run for State Senate has been extended. Evidently, the change came after a pu.... Read More

Local VA encourages community to advocate for homeless Veterans

Apr 07, 2022 at 12:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is encouraging middle Tennessee landlords to partner with its homeless Veteran program in light o.... Read More

Virgil Gammon Receives TNPBA Endorsement for Sheriff

Apr 07, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN- Virgil Gammon, former Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and Republican candidate for Sheriff, announced today that he has been endor.... Read More

Flashback Frank: Interesting Area School Names

Apr 07, 2022 at 07:30 am by Bryan Barrett

This is Flashback Frank of the Rutherford County Historical Society. Some of the early public and private schools in Rutherford County had very imaginative descriptive names..... Read More

Bernard Childress announces retirement as Executive Director of TSSAA

Apr 06, 2022 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022, after 13 years a.... Read More