Middle Tennessee State University

MTSU expands Level Up Arena, partners with XP League for esports growth

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its expanded Esports Level Up Arena on Tuesday (September 22nd). University lea.... Read More

Teen Arrested in Counterfeit Cash Robbery, MTSU Campus Arrest & MPD Expands Drone Software | Sept. 22, 2026

Sep 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro and Smyrna police arrest a 17-year-old accused of using counterfeit cash durin.... Read More

Former MTSU Soccer Player Dies in Fatal Nashville Rollover Crash

Sep 21, 2026 at 07:57 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A former Middle Tennessee State University soccer player lost her life following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Nashville's MetroCenter area. Met.... Read More

MTSU Police Arrest Student After Keathley Center Campus Assault

Sep 21, 2026 at 07:40 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University Police Department officers arrest student Luca Sherrard following an assault on a pro-life activist outside the.... Read More

MTSU Constitution Day Honors Late First Lady Liz McPhee, Examines Supreme Court’s Changing Role

Sep 21, 2026 at 03:21 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University’s annual Constitution Day program on Thursday, Sept. 17 - which featured a panel discussion with natio.... Read More

MTSU Hosts 12th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Friday Morning

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:38 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University hosts its twelfth annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday (September 11th) to honor the lives lost during the.... Read More

MTSU Unveils $16M Stadium Upgrade, SWAT Team Praised for Life-Saving Response & Rutherford Tourism Tops $804M | Sep. 4, 2026

Sep 04, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, September 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A former Centennial Medical Center social worker is awaiting extradition to Tennessee after b.... Read More

MTSU Announces $16 Million West Side Renovation at Floyd Stadium

Sep 03, 2026 at 02:32 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University announced plans Thursday (September 3rd) for a $16 million renovation to the west side seating area of Floyd Sta.... Read More

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

Leadership Change in Rutherford County, Extreme Heat & MTSU’s $2M Quantum AI Grant | Sept. 1, 2026

Sep 01, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr concludes his four-year term, highlighting balanced budgets.... Read More

MTSU Lands $2M Federal Grant for Quantum and Artificial Intelligence Research

Aug 31, 2026 at 05:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University secured a $2 million federal grant from the National Science Foundation to train graduate students in quantum sc.... Read More

MTSU Basketball Preview: Coach Nick McDevitt on NIL, Roster Changes, & 2024-25 Season Strategy

Aug 31, 2026 at 10:24 am

Navigating the modern college basketball landscape requires constant adaptation, and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Nick McDevitt.... Read More

MTSU's Dolly Parton Tribute, School Weather Safety, LPR Privacy Debate & Texas Wildfire Response | Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU honors country music legend Dolly Parton with a commemorative jersey patch for the Blue Ra.... 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

MTSU Class of 2030 Welcomed at Murphy Center Convocation

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University kicked off its 116th academic year on Saturday (August 22nd) inside Murphy Center, formally welcoming incoming f.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Turns to Mega-Batteries and Quantum Research to Tackle Rising Power Costs

Aug 26, 2026 at 10:08 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is preparing to launch a large-scale battery storage initiative designed to help stabilize the local pow.... Read More

Dolly Parton Remembered, Diesel Prices Climb & License Plate Reader Rules Debated | Aug. 26, 2026

Aug 26, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Diesel prices climb across Tennessee to an average of $5.33 per gallon, while regular unlead.... Read More

MTSU Actuarial Science Earns Global Recognition and Expands Student Pathways

Aug 25, 2026 at 05:19 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University's Actuarial Science Program is strengthening its global reputation while expanding career opportunities for loca.... Read More

MTSU Expands Aerospace Partnership With The Bahamas To Build Aviation Career Pipeline

Aug 19, 2026 at 06:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is deepening its aviation ties with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to create a steady pipeline of future aerosp.... Read More

MTSU Athletics Director Chris Massaro on CFP Selection, Build Blue & CUSA Football

Aug 19, 2026 at 10:28 am

Middle Tennessee State Athletics Director Chris Massaro joins Chip Walters to break down the rapidly evolving state of college athletics, from local facility upgrades to nat.... Read More