Smyrna news

Smyrna High School Senior Killed in Auto Accident to be Laid to Rest on April 15, 2023

Apr 11, 2023 at 07:33 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – WGNS has more news on an auto accident that occurred in Smyrna over the extended Easter weekend (April 8, 2023). On Saturday evening, the parents of 17-y.... Read More

WEDNESDAY: Light Up the Night for Janae

Apr 01, 2023 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) The 17-year old Smyrna High volleyball champion continues to heal after having both legs amputated as a result of a speeding car pushing a vehicle into her. There.... Read More
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MTSU Consumer Outlook Survey: Tennesseans Still Very Concerned About Economy

Mar 30, 2023 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — Tennessee consumers remain deeply concerned about their financial prospects as they take a “wait-and-see approach” to state.... Read More

Do You Recognize This Man?

Mar 29, 2023 at 07:09 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Smyra Police need the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a bank fraud case. The person of interest reportedly entered Truist Bank on South Lowry.... Read More
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Rock Springs Road Crash Creates Major Damage

Mar 29, 2023 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Smyrna Fire-Rescue as well as Police were busy with a personal injury crash in the 600 block of Rock Springs Road around lunchtime on Wednesday (3/29/2023.... Read More
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Wind Damage in Smyrna from Storms

Mar 25, 2023 at 10:57 am by WGNS

A powerful storm system pushed through Tennessee and the South Friday (3-24-23) leaving behind damage. While Rutherford County was spared the worst of the storm damage, there.... Read More
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Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy and Neighbors Come to the Aid of a Man Trapped Inside a Burning Home

Mar 24, 2023 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - David Herrod just got home from work Wednesday evening when he noticed smoke coming from a home on Double Springs Road in Murfreesboro…  It was.... Read More

State Rep. Mike Sparks’ Bill Intended to Freeze Top Officials' Pay Raises Killed by Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists

Mar 24, 2023 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - At a time when inflation is at a record high, is it appropriate for Tennessee county officers to receive raises up to $10,000 at the expense of the tax.... Read More

Town of Smyrna Warns - Do Not Scan the QR Code

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – Officials in the Town of Smyrna has been made aware of SCAM QR codes being placed around Smyrna indicating "Scan to win a trip to Miami.” Authorities.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Finding the Best Media

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:57 pm by WGNS News

A Professor of Journalism at MTSU takes a look at national news outlets and media operations around the country and asks, “Who’s the number one media outlet?&.... Read More

Sign-Up for Youth Archery

Mar 18, 2023 at 07:24 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) As you heard on the WGNS' broadcast of Rutherford Issues, The Archery Experience is being offered to area youth starting April 13, 2023 at the Boys and Girls Club.... Read More
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Ribbon Cutting for Siegel Indoor Soccer Training Facility Set for March 24th in Murfreesboro

Mar 16, 2023 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – A brand-new indoor soccer arena will open their doors to the public next Friday. The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department reports that the publi.... Read More

MTSU, Chick-fil-A tuition partnership helping engineering tech student build future

Mar 15, 2023 at 09:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University students are getting a financial boost thanks to a thriving partnership between the university and Chick-fil.... Read More

UPDATED: Smyrna Police Arrest Kyle Chrisley on Warrant for Aggravated Assault

Mar 15, 2023 at 09:02 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN: UPDATE — WGNS has more information on the warrant for aggravated assault that was obtained in Smyrna, Tennessee Municipal Court for Kyle Chrisley. The warran.... Read More

SPD Needs Help With Identifying Suspect

Mar 13, 2023 at 09:07 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Police in the Town of Smyrna need help in identifying this person who was involved in a theft on Nevada Avenue. That's a residential area behind the Nissan plant-.... Read More
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Early Sunday Morning Roll-Over Crash In Smyrna

Mar 12, 2023 at 06:25 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Early Sunday (3/12/2023) morning, Smyrna Fire-Rescue was called to what appeared to be a serious roll-over crash on South Lowry Street and Nissan Drive. Smyrna P.... Read More

UPDATE: Trial Set for Duo to Face TennCare Fraud Charges in Rutherford County

Mar 08, 2023 at 10:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - A sealed indictment that was handed down by a Rutherford County Grand Jury in 2022 for two suspects believed to be involved in a felony TennCa.... Read More

UPDATE: Car Fire at Oil Change Business in Smyrna

Mar 06, 2023 at 10:28 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – There was a weekend car fire in Smyrna this past Saturday. Reports indicate the B – Shift Emergency Service Personnel responded to the vehicle fire du.... Read More
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TN National Guard 23-09: Smyrna’s 45th Civil Support Team changes command

Mar 06, 2023 at 05:30 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. - The Tennessee National Guard's 45th Weapons of Mass Destruction - Civil Support Team conducted a change of command ceremony at Smyrna's Volunteer Training Site.... Read More

Man Convicted in 2017 Murder of Kendrick Love Sentenced in Rutherford County

Mar 03, 2023 at 07:34 am by WGNS News

The final chapter to a murder case that involved the death of 18-year-old Kendrick Love, has come to a close with the conviction and sentencing of the accused murderer. Report.... Read More
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