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New Year’s Eve Turned Dangerous on I‑24 Near County Line

Jan 01, 2026 at 01:20 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS news) - I‑24 between the Davidson–Rutherford County line and I‑840 has become one of the region’s most troubling stretches of roadway, and th.... Read More

Tennessee Roads Safer in 2025, State Reports Major Drop in Traffic Fatalities

Jan 01, 2026 at 12:46 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE (WGNS News) - Tennessee motorists had a safer year on the roads in 2025. New year‑end data from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security shows a si.... Read More

A Hard Week in Rutherford County: Officials Urge Holiday Safety After Tragic Incidents

Dec 24, 2025 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Christmas week has been a painful one for many families across Rutherford County. As WGNS has reported, Sunday and the days that followed brough.... Read More

Two Killed in Early Morning Multi‑Vehicle Collision on I‑24

Nov 30, 2025 at 04:19 am by WGNS News

Rutherford-Davidson County--A tragic multi‑vehicle crash closed a stretch of Interstate 24 Eastbound near Old Hickory Boulevard in Davidson County early Sunday morning (11/30/.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Responds to I-24 Crash--2 trapped, 1 critical

Nov 28, 2025 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - The extended Thanksgiving weekend has kept Middle Tennessee roads busy, with traffic surging as families travel, shop, and gather. For emergency respon.... Read More

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Darkness and Rush Hour: A Risky Mix for Drivers

Nov 18, 2025 at 06:37 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - “Drive smart this season — don’t let a crash steal your holiday cheer.” That message rings especially true after a busy Monday.... Read More

Costumes, Candy, and Caution: A Halloween Safety Call

Oct 30, 2025 at 06:41 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - This Halloween, Tennessee law enforcement isn’t just handing out warnings—they’re handing out wisdom. The Tennessee Highway Patrol, R.... Read More

Tuesday Night Fiery Crash on I-840 Shuts Down Eastbound Lane Near Exit 55

Oct 21, 2025 at 05:58 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - It was a tense and fiery scene on I-840 Tuesday night (10/20/2025) near Exit 55 (Highway 41-70), when a two-car crash left one vehicle engulfed in flames. E.... Read More

Sunday 2:45PM Big Rig Blaze at Love's Truck Stop on Epps Mill Rd.--No Injuries!

Jul 20, 2025 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

Christiana, TN - An 18-wheeler caught fire around 2:45PM Sunday (7/20/2025) afternoon at Love's Truck Stop off Epps Mill Road near I-24. The driver was backing into a parking.... Read More

THP Boosts Road Rage Enforcement in Rutherford County with More Troopers, Unmarked Patrol Cars

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol has expanded its efforts to reduce road rage and improve traffic safety in Rutherford County and statewide, by inc.... Read More

Rutherford County Sees Safer July 4th Holiday as Statewide Traffic Fatalities Drop

Jul 07, 2025 at 05:41 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County residents traveling U.S. 70 and nearby roadways experienced a much safer Independence Day travel period this yea.... Read More

Wednesday Truck Fire Halted Traffic on I-24 Near Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro

Apr 30, 2025 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A Wednesday morning truck fire led to the halting of traffic on I-24 this morning. As motorists began to roll past what started as a small blaze, the&n.... Read More

Last Friday's "Pedestrian vs Car" victim is now "stable"...Public Concerned by Increasing Problem

Apr 02, 2025 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Concerns over pedestrian safety in Murfreesboro are growing after two serious accidents occurred within days of each other. On Friday evening, March.... Read More

UPDATE: Overnight Crash on I-24 between 2 compacts and an 18-wheeler

Mar 13, 2025 at 06:54 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - An overnight crash involving a tractor-trailer rig and 2 compact cars caused significant disruptions on Interstate 24 between Smyrna and LaVergne. The incide.... Read More

THP and Traffic Task Force to Target Impaired Drivers This Friday

Jan 13, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN, - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, Jan. 24, along Rutherford Boulevard between Broad Street and Ch.... Read More

Shooting at Clarion Inn on Saturday Night - Under Investigation

Dec 15, 2024 at 12:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Murfreesboro Police officers are actively searching for the person responsible for a late-night shooting that left two people critically injured at th.... Read More

Friday Night I-24 Crash near I-840 Kills One

Jan 27, 2024 at 06:09 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) One person is dead, one injured and one walked away after a two vehicle crash shortly after 6:00 o’clock Friday night (1/26/2024) on I-24 near I-840.... Read More

Cannon County Man Drowns When Kayak Flips In Caney Fork River

Oct 28, 2023 at 02:36 pm by WGNS

(Silver Point, TN) A 69-year old man from neighboring Cannon County drowned in the Caney Fork River around 11:00 o'clock Saturday (10/28/2023) morning. A husband and wif.... Read More

Halloween Sobriety Checkpoint

Oct 28, 2023 at 07:27 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Anytime is a bad time to mix alcohol/drugs with driving, but area law enforcement agencies are teaming-up to squelch it on Halloween weekend. Police will be on.... Read More

Approximately 200 Citations Written Last Friday During a Special Operation in Murfreesboro

Oct 04, 2023 at 09:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – About 200 citations were written by law enforcement officers over an 8-hour window during a special traffic enforcement operation last Friday in Mur.... Read More

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