Riverdale High School

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Gas Leak Forced Evacuation of 18-Residents in Murfreesboro on Monday

Aug 13, 2024 at 10:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Eighteen people had to be evacuated from homes in the 500 block of Westgate Blvd., between Jonquil Ct. and Lilly Lane, because of a gas leak. Westgate.... Read More

Gary Rankin inducted into National High School Hall of Fame

Jul 02, 2024 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

Perhaps the earliest footnote in a career full of milestones and shattered records, Gary Rankin heeded the advice of his father as he first launched his prep coaching career d.... Read More

UPDATE: Installation of Artificial Turf at Riverdale Has Begun

Apr 25, 2024 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

Installation of artificial turf at Phil Watts Tomahawk Stadium at Riverdale High School has begun. Work began this week to transform Tom Nolan Field. The Warriors will become.... Read More

Gary Rankin to be Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame

Mar 11, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS Radio News

Gary Rankin joins an elite class as one of the inductees into the National High School Hall of Fame. He was the football coach at Riverdale from 1990 to 2005, winning four sta.... Read More

Riverdale High School Participating in St. Baldrick's Foundation Fundraiser to Combat Childhood Cancer

Feb 27, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a heartfelt endeavor to combat childhood cancer, Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, is gearing up to host an event in collaboration with th.... Read More

Rev Up for a Cause: Riverdale High School Car Show Benefits the Band Program

Feb 21, 2024 at 02:23 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Saturday, March 9th, 2024, Riverdale High School invites car enthusiasts and community members to its car show event. Located at 802 Warrior Drive in Murfre.... Read More

Politics: Tim Holden Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board Zone 3

Jan 02, 2024 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Tim Holden, a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and former School Board member, has declared his candidacy for the Rutherford County School B.... Read More

Two Area Prep Footballers are 2023 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Finalists as Announced by TSSAA

Nov 21, 2023 at 09:13 pm by WGNS

Two local high school football players have been announced as finalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards by the TSSAA.Oakland's Duane (duh-WAH-nuh) Morris and.... Read More

2023 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists announced

Nov 02, 2023 at 09:44 am by WGNS

Three Rutherford County prep football players have been named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Semifinalist. Riverdale quarterback Braden Graham, Oakland running back Daune (duh-.... Read More

Juvenile Driver Slams into Warrior Drive Home on Sunday

Oct 30, 2023 at 06:43 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – A vehicle ran into a home near Riverdale High School this past weekend. The small SUV slammed into the vinyl sided house at close to 1:15, Sun.... Read More

VIDEO: Blackman at Riverdale Football Preview

Oct 10, 2023 at 01:58 pm by WGNS

WGNS State Farm Prep Football this week features Blackman at Riverdale for the "Backyard Brawl!" Bryan Barrett has a preview of the game.  

Rutherford County Schools Hosting Groundbreaking on Three High School Additions Thursday

Aug 22, 2023 at 08:15 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools will celebrate the groundbreaking of three new high school additions on Thursday. Because of Rutherford County’s continued rapid growth, the.... Read More

Future Spartan has High Expectations for Self for Senior Year at Riverdale

Aug 17, 2023 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Jaylen Thompson, Riverdale senior, has very high expectations for himself going into his final season. “I want to be [Tennessee Titans] Mr. Football.... Read More

Major Expansions Underway at Several Rutherford County High Schools - New Football Fields for Two Schools

Aug 08, 2023 at 08:20 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The construction of a $41.6-million expansion is underway right now at the Rutherford County operated Smyrna High School… That was Rutherford County S.... Read More

UPDATE: Longtime Area Prep Football Coach Bobby Wells Passes Away; Fondly Remembered; Service & Visitation

Jul 09, 2023 at 05:09 pm by WGNS Radio News

Longtime area high school football coach Bobby Wells passed away. The 62-year old died Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was most recently an assistant coach at Rive.... Read More

Rutherford County School Students to Perform at Sydney Opera House

Jul 07, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Aubry Redhair and Elexis Thepthongsay, students at Riverdale High School, have been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Syd.... Read More

Spring Fling Baseball & Softball Tournament Brackets

May 20, 2023 at 10:04 am by WGNS

Check out the brackets for local baseball and softball teams in postseason play. If you don't see your school's bracket here, we haven't received it. Tap here to send it to us.... Read More

Meagan Turnbow named next coordinator of English as a Second Language

Apr 25, 2023 at 06:24 pm by WGNS News

When Meagan Turnbow — who currently serves as an assistant principal at Riverdale High School — was a student in college, she dreamed of teaching English over.... Read More

A look back to 50-Years Ago... the Opening of Riverdale and Oakland High Schools, as we talk to 1973 Graduating Class Members - We also dive into Local News on Today's Podcast

Apr 21, 2023 at 08:33 am by Producer

This morning, WGNS' Scott Walker talks to members of the very first graduating class of Oakland and Riverdale High Schools. The class members remember the new school and the e.... Read More

50th Anniversary for Oakland and Riverdale High Schools - Class Reunion Scheduled to take place in June

Apr 10, 2023 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - This year marks the 50th anniversary for Oakland and Riverdale High School's in Murfreesboro. Gwen Green, who started her freshman year at Cent.... Read More