UPDATED with Interview: FEMA Extends the Dates of Operation for the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Rockvale

May 10, 2023 at 06:41 pm by WGNS News

Hear our entire interview (below) to learn more about help that is available through FEMA. Remember, the Disaster Recovery Center in the Rockvale area will close this Saturday.... Read More

MTSU Spring Star Parties Wrap up May 5 with 'The Power of Stars in Our Homes'

May 02, 2023 at 08:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy Star Parties for spring 2023 wrap up Friday, May 5. Lecturer Neda Naser.... Read More

AUDIO / INTERVIEW: Renters and Homeowners May be Eligible for FEMA Assistance or Help with a Loan After your Property was Destroyed or Damaged in the Recent Storms

Apr 17, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford/Cannon Counties, TN – Recent tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds that struck the Rutherford and Cannon County areas between March 31, 2023 to A.... Read More

Habitat for Humanity Continues Moving Forward with Construction of New Homes in Legacy Pointe Subdivision - Fundraiser This Thursday Evening

Mar 06, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Legacy Pointe, a Habitat for Humanity subdivision in Murfreesboro, continues to grow... That was Melissa Cross, Development Director for the Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Where do Murfreesboro, Smyrna and LaVergne Rank in the Cost of Monthly Bills?

Dec 28, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) As we head into the new year, some residents may be curious about how much the average person spends on their monthly bills, outside of the expense of.... Read More

Annual Habitat for Humanity Cookin' to Build on November 5th

Nov 02, 2022 at 12:28 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Middle Tennessee residents will have a chance to get their fill of delicious chili, soup, stew and gumbo from over 35 cooking teams at the 15th Annual.... Read More
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UPDATE: Middle Tennessee Electric Crews from Rutherford / Wilson Counties Currently in Florida After Hurricane Ian

Oct 04, 2022 at 04:14 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, Tenn.— Crews from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) based in Murfreesboro answered the call of duty by heading to areas recently impacted by Hurrican.... Read More

15th Annual Cookin' to Build - Paint Your Bowls Now

Aug 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

  Cookin' to Build Bowl Painting began on August 1st and will run through October 15th.   This year's 15th annual event offers all you can eat homemade soups,.... Read More

Tennessee Has the 6th Most Home Inventory Among Affordable U.S. States

Aug 12, 2022 at 11:47 am by WGNS

The real estate market has shown encouraging signs for buyers in recent months. A recent analysis found that in Tennessee—where the cost of living is 7.8% below the nati.... Read More

Home Prices have Greatly Increased in Murfreesboro as the Supply of Building Lots have Dropped

Aug 10, 2022 at 03:07 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The growth that Rutherford County has experienced has greatly increased home prices. The growth has also led to a lack of supply – that.... Read More

STUDY: Tennessee ranks 36th in child well-being - Children living in poverty and more

Aug 09, 2022 at 08:31 pm by WGNS

Newly released data show Tennessee ranks 36th in overall child well-being, according to the 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data dev.... Read More

Tennessee Has a 6.6% Gender Homeownership Gap, Above U.S. Average

Aug 08, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Homeownership is a common goal for millions of Americans, but a number of social and economic factors can affect peoples’ ability to reach that milestone. From income to.... Read More

Calvary Baptist Church Builds Walls and Hope for a Future Homeowner

Aug 01, 2022 at 10:46 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN– Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) is thrilled to partner with Calvary Baptist Church on a Panel Build where over 100 volunteers will.... Read More

Real Estate Madman David Estes

Jun 10, 2022 at 09:06 am by Producer

Realtor David Estes from the Smyrna Parks Realty office talks about real estate in Rutherford County in today’s market on Friday, 06/10/22.  Topics Covered: 1. Wh.... Read More

Habitat for Humanity volunteers make homeownership a real possibility in Rutherford County

Mar 24, 2022 at 05:14 pm by WGNS

Habitat for Humanity volunteers continue to do positive work throughout Rutherford County. One of the homes being built right now is being constructed by employees from the.... Read More

Changes in the Rutherford County Real Estate Market AND a new report showing that 21.7% of Tennessee homebuyers are female

Mar 08, 2022 at 12:49 pm by WGNS

For those who have lived in Rutherford County for at least 5-years or longer, it is safe to say that they have likely noticed a complete change in home sales.  It's a fac.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Educator Preparation Provider Program offers pathway to licensure for new teachers

Feb 23, 2022 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

Emily Harris may be a new Biology teacher at Blackman High School, but thanks to Rutherford County Schools’ Educator Preparation Provider program, Harris is very pr.... Read More

For the First Time, Appraised value of property in Rutherford County exceeds $50-Billion

Feb 23, 2022 at 06:31 pm by WGNS

As home sales continue to soar, so does the population. Rutherford County currently has a population growth rate of 2.2%, which may not sound like much, until you look at the.... Read More

The cost of buying a home in Rutherford County continues to climb higher

Feb 22, 2022 at 12:08 pm by WGNS

The skies the limit, is what many are starting to think when it comes to home prices in Rutherford County, TN. The real estate boom continues exploding and the inventory of si.... Read More

David and Ruth Estes update WGNS listeners on real estate prices and the changes to come in Rutherford County, TN

Feb 18, 2022 at 09:18 am by Producer

The price of real estate throughout Rutherford County has reached an all time high as home inventory comes in at a low point... Plus, starter home prices are now at a whopping.... Read More